LONDON, May 21, 2022 – At a time when Ontario’s population is growing, only Doug Ford and the Ontario PCs have a plan and proven track record to keep costs down for families by building 1.5 million new homes over 10 years. Under Doug Ford’s leadership, the PC government created the province’s first-ever Housing Supply Action Plan to cut through …
Del Duca Visits Thunder Bay to encourage small businesses
Del Duca was joined by local candidates Shelby Ch’ng and Rob Barrett THUNDER BAY — Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca visited Thunder Bay on Sunday to meet with local small business owners and Fort William First Nation leadership. He was joined by local Ontario Liberal candidates Shelby Ch’ng (Thunder Bay—Superior North) and Rob Barrett (Thunder Bay—Atikokan).
NDP’s announcement critical to fixing local health care
NIAGARA – The NDP’s Niagara team Wayne Gates (Niagara Falls), Jeff Burch (Niagara Centre), Jennie Stevens (St. Catharines) and Dave Augustyn (Niagara West) said that the NDP’s plan to invest in health care in the region will mean that families will get the care they need faster. On Sunday, Andrea Horwath announced that an NDP government would hire 850 nurses in Niagara, …
Brampton update on response to extreme weather event
BRAMPTON – Following Saturday’s severe thunderstorm and extreme winds, the City’s cleanup and response efforts continue across Brampton. Tree Removal and Damage Clean-Up Service Requests Crews are responding to service requests across the City on a priority basis. The City is responsible for the following on City property: • Removal and clean-up of City-owned trees and debris • Broken or damaged equipment …
Joining Digital Economy Partnership Agreement
Ottawa – Canada is committed to strengthening opportunities for international engagement on digital trade, as well as collaboration on advanced technologies issues. Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced that Canada has submitted a formal request to launch negotiations for Canada’s accession to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA). A novel trade policy …
Ontario PCs will Build Garden City Skyway Bridge Expansion
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE – Doug Ford announced that only a re-elected PC government will build a new and expanded Garden City Skyway Bridge to reduce gridlock and improve commute times for drivers. “Building a new and expanded Garden City Skyway bridge will be a game changer for the people of St. Catharines and Niagara region, getting them where they need to go …
Ontario Liberals will treat City of Ottawa with respect
The Ontario Liberal Ottawa Platform offers funding for city priorities and a leader who will show up OTTAWA – Steven Del Duca and the Ontario Liberals’ Team Ottawa candidates will give Ottawa the support it’s owed as Ontario’s second-largest city, a marked change from the four years of Ford Conservative neglect. “Ottawa is a beautiful, diverse and thriving city that’s …
Ontario’s NDP will cap gas prices weekly
TORONTO – Andrea Horwath and the NDP will regulate the price of gas — capping gas prices, outlawing gouging, and saving Ontarians money at the pumps. “Every day, people are being gouged by oil and gas companies who are already making record profits,” said Horwath. “It’s time for Ontarians to get a break at the pumps. We’re going to cap …
Investing in Pickle Lake’s economic development
FedNor funding helps support businesses and is expected to maintain or create 15 jobs in Northwestern Ontario Pickle – Ensuring that all Canadians benefit from and experience the successes of our country is central to the strength of our nation. That is why we are dedicated to supporting rural municipalities in building their local economies. Through Regional Development Agencies like FedNor, …
Fireworks return to Ashbridges Bay in Toronto Victoria Day
Toronto – Mayor John Tory announced the return of Victoria Day fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Park starting at 10 p.m. on Monday, May 23. This will be the first public in-person fireworks display on Victoria Day in Toronto since 2019. The 13-minute show is a free City of Toronto event that will feature 2,000 individual fireworks – spectators can expect …