NEWS RELEASE Ontario Breaks Ground on New Long-Term Care Home in Huron County Southbridge Goderich will bring 160 much-needed beds to the province GODERICH — Construction is underway at Southbridge Goderich, a new long-term care home in Huron County. This is part of the government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 30,000 new beds … Continue reading
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Ontario Reducing Red Tape, Saving Taxpayers Money and Boosting Economic Growth
NEWS RELEASE Ontario Reducing Red Tape, Saving Taxpayers Money and Boosting Economic Growth Proposed legislation will improve management of the province’s realty assets and modernize environmental assessment process TORONTO — Today, Ontario introduced the Reducing Inefficiencies Act (Infrastructure Statute Law Amendments), 2023 that, if passed, will enhance fiscal management, cut red tape, and save taxpayers dollars. The … Continue reading
Ontario Doubles the Number of Long-Term Care Inspectors
News Release Ontario Doubles the Number of Long-Term Care Inspectors 156 new inspectors helping keep long-term care residents safe OSHAWA — The Ontario government has hired 193 new long-term care inspection staff, including 156 new inspectors. Supported by an investment of $72.3 million, these new hires double the number of inspectors in the field completing … Continue reading
Canadian securities regulators strengthen oversight, enhance expectations of crypto asset trading platforms operating in Canada
News Release Canadian securities regulators strengthen oversight, enhance expectations of crypto asset trading platforms operating in Canada Toronto and Calgary – Further to its update on December 12, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published a notice describing enhanced investor protection commitments it expects from crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) operating in Canada. These … Continue reading
Ontario Reducing Wait Times for Publicly Funded Surgeries and Diagnostics
NEWS RELEASE Ontario Reducing Wait Times for Publicly Funded Surgeries and Diagnostics New legislation outlines next steps in province’s plan to connect people to convenient care, close to home TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government introduced the Your Health Act, 2023, which outlines the province’s next steps in its plan to reduce wait times for surgeries, procedures … Continue reading
Celebrate Family Day Weekend in Ontario with Free Fishing
NEWS RELEASE Celebrate Family Day Weekend in Ontario with Free Fishing Ontario Offers Free Fishing February 18 to 20 TORONTO – This Family Day weekend, from February 18-20, Ontario families and friends can enjoy fishing anywhere in the province without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card. “Fishing is a time-honoured tradition … Continue reading
Governments of Canada and Ontario Working Together to Build Largest Electricity Battery Storage Project in Canada
NEWS RELEASE Governments of Canada and Ontario Working Together to Build Largest Electricity Battery Storage Project in Canada Oneida Energy storage project will support the growth of Ontario’s reliable, affordable and clean electricity grid OHSWEKEN – The governments of Canada and Ontario are working together to build the largest battery storage project in in the country. … Continue reading
Ontario Launches Hydrogen Innovation Fund
NEWS RELEASE Ontario Launches Hydrogen Innovation Fund Program will kickstart opportunities for hydrogen to contribute to Ontario’s clean electricity grid TORONTO – The Ontario government is establishing a Hydrogen Innovation Fund that will invest $15 million over the next three years to kickstart and develop opportunities for hydrogen to be integrated into Ontario’s clean electricity system, … Continue reading
Ontario government connecting people to convenient care, close to home
NEWS RELEASE Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care Ontario government connecting people to convenient care, close to home TORONTO — The Ontario government today released Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care. The plan focuses on providing people with a better health care experience by connecting them to more convenient options … Continue reading
Ontario Appoints New Chair for Ontario Securities Commission
STATEMENT Ontario Appoints New Chair for Ontario Securities Commission TORONTO — Today, Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the following statement on the appointment of a new Chair for the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). “I am pleased to announce that Kevan Cowan will be appointed the new Chair of the Ontario Securities Commission, pending … Continue reading