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Today Marks the One Year Anniversary of the First COVID-19 Case in Ontario
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Today Marks the One Year Anniversary of the First COVID-19 Case in Ontario

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Statement Today Marks the One Year Anniversary of the First COVID-19 Case in Ontario Government thanks those who stepped up, did their part, and showed the true Ontario spirit TORONTO — Today, Premier Doug Ford and Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, issued the following statement to mark significant milestones since the first … Continue reading →

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Small Businesses Apply for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant in Growing Numbers

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News Release Small Businesses Apply for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant in Growing Numbers All eligible businesses encouraged to apply for relief during the provincial shutdown TORONTO — The Ontario government has received more than 42,000 applications for the Ontario Small Business Support Grant. Businesses that have been approved can expect to receive payment within … Continue reading →

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Ontario Reminds Public to Stay Home and Travel Only When Necessary

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News Release Ontario Reminds Public to Stay Home and Travel Only When Necessary Message supports provincial stay-at-home-order to stop the spread of COVID-19 TORONTO ― The Ontario government is working with transportation agencies and providers to support the Stay-At-Home Order and help stop the spread of COVID-19. Using tools like provincial network signs and transit communications systems, … Continue reading →

Applications Now Open for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant
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Applications Now Open for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant

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News Release Applications Now Open for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant Province Providing up to $20,000 for Eligible Businesses Impacted by Provincewide Shutdown TORONTO — The Ontario government has opened  applications for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant. The grant, first announced in December, provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 to … Continue reading →

Ontario to Vaccinate up to 8.5 Million People in Phase Two
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Ontario to Vaccinate up to 8.5 Million People in Phase Two

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News Release Ontario to Vaccinate up to 8.5 Million People in Phase Two Province to Expand COVID-19 Immunization Program to Seniors, Frontline Essential Workers in Next Phase of Rollout Plan TORONTO — The Ontario government is preparing to immunize up to 8.5 million people before the end of Phase Two of the government’s vaccine implementation … Continue reading →

Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives
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Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives

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News Release Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility TORONTO – In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks, the real and looming threat of the collapse of the province’s hospital system and … Continue reading →

K-12 students return to in-person learning in Alberta; Ontario Extends Teacher-Led Online Learning Until January 25 to Keep Students and Staff Safe in Southern Ontario
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K-12 students return to in-person learning in Alberta; Ontario Extends Teacher-Led Online Learning Until January 25 to Keep Students and Staff Safe in Southern Ontario

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News Release K-12 students return to in-person learning All students will return to in-person learning, as planned, on Jan. 11. Mandatory health measures will remain in effect across the province until at least Jan. 21. The decision to return to in-class learning is based on the latest evidence which shows that before the winter break, … Continue reading →

Ontario Accelerates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Long-Term Care Homes in Priority Regions
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Ontario Accelerates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Long-Term Care Homes in Priority Regions

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News Release Ontario Accelerates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Long-Term Care Homes in Priority Regions All residents and workers to be vaccinated by third week of January TORONTO — The Ontario government is continuing the rollout of Phase One of its vaccine implementation plan by ensuring that all residents, health care workers and essential caregivers at long-term … Continue reading →

Ontario Supporting Home-Based Food Businesses During COVID-19
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Ontario Supporting Home-Based Food Businesses During COVID-19

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News Release Ontario Supporting Home-Based Food Businesses During COVID-19 Government providing entrepreneurs with a new “How to” guide TORONTO — The Ontario government is supporting home-based food businesses by providing a guide on how to start a home-based food business, which includes an overview of public health requirements that need to be followed as a … Continue reading →

Ontario Releases Ethical Framework for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
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Ontario Releases Ethical Framework for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

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News Release Ontario Releases Ethical Framework for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Framework will guide vaccine prioritization in future phases of the province’s implementation plan TORONTO — The Ontario government has released an Ethical Framework for COVID-19 vaccine distribution which was developed in partnership with the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force to guide further vaccine prioritization and distribution across … Continue reading →