Montreal – The Government of Canada is committed to improving the health and mental wellbeing of children and youth in Canada. Early childhood experiences influence a child’s mental health for life—and with 70% of mental health and substance use problems having origins in adverse childhood experiences, understanding how to better identify and treat young children at risk of developing or …
Winnipeg – Water is Canada’s most precious natural resource. With 20 per cent of the world’s freshwater reserves, it is essential to our well-being and our economy. And as climate change and pollution increasingly threaten our waters, we must work together to keep it clean and healthy, now and into the future. From banning harmful single-use plastics, to protecting vast …
Additional funding will continue to support vulnerable populations experiencing or at risk of homelessness Ottawa – The Ontario government is investing an additional $24.1 million in affordable housing in Ottawa to create up to 138 affordable and supportive housing units. The project, known as Mikinak, is a joint initiative between the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) …
New projects will prepare people for good-paying careers in Ontario’s growing auto sector LONDON — The Ontario government is investing more than $4.7 million to support two innovative projects to help over 360 people land full-time jobs in the province’s growing automotive manufacturing sector. These free programs will provide participants with skills for rewarding careers in machine operation, assembly, quality control, …
Toronto – The air sector plays a crucial role in connecting Canadians across the country and to the world, and helps create good, middle-class jobs to build an economy that works for everyone. The Government of Canada is continuously working to improve the security screening process to ensure travellers have a smooth and efficient screening experience, while maintaining the highest …
Brampton – The City of Brampton celebrates National Public Works Week (NPWW), from May 21 to 27, with a week of in-person activities to celebrate those who provide vital services for the community. National Public Works Week calls attention to the importance of public works in community life, seeking to enhance the importance of the often-unsung public works heroes of …
Professional Engineers Ontario first regulated profession to remove Canadian experience requirement following provincial legislation TORONTO — The Ontario government is leading the country with changes to help internationally-trained immigrants work in the fields they’ve studied in. After introducing historic legislation that banned regulated professions from requiring Canadian work experience in more than 30 occupations, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) are the first association to …
Brampton among 10 new Investing in Women’s Futures program locations Brampton – The Ontario government is expanding the Investing in Women’s Futures program to 10 additional locations across the province, including Roots Community Services in Brampton. This will help more women who are experiencing social and economic barriers connect to supports and develop the skills they need to gain financial …
HUNTSVILLE — Construction is underway at Fairvern, a long-term care home being redeveloped in Huntsville. This is part of the Ontario government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 30,000 new beds by 2028 and 28,000 upgraded long-term care beds across the province. “Congratulations to The District Municipality of Muskoka on their ground-breaking for a brand-new home. Our government is …
Ottawa – Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident: “In the spring of 1914, the steamship Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver, carrying 376 hopeful newcomers looking for a better future in Canada. “Those aboard – Sikhs, Muslims, and Hindus of Punjabi origin – were met with discrimination, prejudice, and racism …
