WINDSOR— Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19 on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment. Today, Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, […]

Province Taking Action to Combat Homophobia and Promote Inclusion TORONTO — The Ontario government is partnering with community organizations to better support Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer or Questioning, and Intersex (2SLGBTQI+) students and their families. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, made the announcement as part of the province’s ongoing efforts to promote an […]

Ontario Offers Licence-Free Fishing and Free Day-use at Ontario Parks TORONTO – The Ontario government is making it possible for families to fish for free this Father’s Day weekend. On June 19 and 20, 2021, Ontario families can enjoy fishing province-wide without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card. “Whether you’re new […]

Province partnering with Indian Residential School survivors, families and Indigenous leaders on a community-led approach KENORA—The Ontario government is providing $10 million to help support the identification, investigation, protection and commemoration of Indian Residential School burial sites across the province. The funding will also ensure that culturally appropriate, trauma-informed mental health supports are available for […]

Free boot camps will provide hands-on training and networking opportunities CHATHAM — The Ontario government is investing almost $4 million through Support Ontario Youth to help up to 2,100 young people access training and networking opportunities to become future electricians, plumbers, millwrights, automotive service technicians and horticulture technicians. This funding will help deliver 70 one-day boot […]

Under the Liberals, too many students failed to meet provincial math standards. That’s why, for the first time since 2005, the PC government is modernizing grade 9 math to focus on real-world applications and financial literacy to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.

New funding will help police services and community partners better respond to victims’ needs TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $5 million over two years to enhance services and supports available to victims of intimate partner violence and human trafficking through the new Victim Support Grant (VSG) program. The grant will help police and communities improve […]

WINDSOR— Across the country, Canadians are feeling the impact of COVID-19 on their families, their livelihoods, and their way of life. Together, Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment. Today, Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of […]

Province’s program will help improve the lives of older adults TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $5 million in the 2021-22 Seniors Community Grant program to help enable municipalities and local organizations to deliver programs for older adults to stay active in their communities. This funding is an increase of $1 million from last year’s […]