Committee to increase collaboration on research between the two countries Ottawa – To solve the world’s most pressing challenges, we need the best and brightest working together. It is through open and collaborative research partnerships with like-minded countries that Canada is cementing its leadership position on the world stage and supporting the discoveries and innovations that will help Canadians, and …
Strengthening legal education for Ontario’s racialized youth
Toronto – Access to justice is a fundamental Canadian value and an integral part of a fair and just society based on the rule of law. The Government of Canada is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice and legal services for racialized communities, including racialized youth, across the country and addressing systemic racism and discrimination in all …
Strengthening Safety and Modernizing Justice Act 2023
Ontario – The Strengthening Safety and Modernizing Justice Act 2023 includes legislative amendments that if passed, would support bringing the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) into force. It proposes amendments that would clear the path for more people to consider a career in policing, strengthen protections for animals and increase access to the courts by reducing backlogs. Community Safety and Policing …
Ontario’s Advanced Manufacturing Council to boost long‐term competitiveness
Ontario – Ontario continues to attract key investments and create meaningful opportunities for people, families and businesses across the province. Many of these opportunities are in the manufacturing sector. As announced in the 2022 Budget, Ontario is establishing an Advanced Manufacturing Strategy to help boost the long‐term competitiveness and resilience of the sector. As a next step, the government is …
Making it Easier to Recruit and Train Police Officers
Free tuition and expanding enrollment for basic constable training will help address policing shortages TORONTO — The Ontario government is making it easier for police services across the province to recruit and train more police officers by removing tuition fees for the Basic Constable Training program at the Ontario Police College (OPC) and immediately expanding the number of recruits that can …
Canadian celebrations for King Charles III’s Coronation announced
OTTAWA – For more than 50 years, His Majesty King Charles III has had a close connection to our country and a special relationship with Canadians. His Coronation is a historic event, a first in 70 years for our constitutional monarchy, and marks the beginning of his reign as King of Canada. Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, unveiled the details of the Canadian celebrations surrounding …
Investing in electrification of Saskatoon’s bus fleet
Saskatoon – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon, and Josipa Petrunić, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a joint investment of $420,000 to plan for the electrification of Saskatoon Transit’s bus fleet. With this funding, Saskatoon Transit will create a five-phase strategy that will …
Canada, Canadian North agree on new terms of airline merger
Ottawa – From travelling to appointments to helping deliver essential necessities such as food, medicine and other goods, strong, financially stable northern air transportation providers are vital to support vibrant and sustainable communities in the North. In 2019, the Government of Canada approved the merger of First Air and Canadian North, subject to several terms and conditions meant to protect …
Investing in New Poultry Research Centre
Province committing $13.5 million to advance sector research and drive innovation ELORA — The Ontario government is investing $13.5 million in a new, poultry research centre in Elora. The Government of Ontario, the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO) and the province’s four poultry industry boards signed a Memorandum of Understanding to invest in the new Ontario Poultry Research Centre …
Combating Violence and Improving Safety in Schools
Investments in youth and community programs will help keep schools safe TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $24 million to help reduce the risk of violence in schools and promote the safety of students and educators. This is in response to recent incidents of violence in schools that have increased concern and fear amongst students, families and the broader …