Investing in Critical Minerals Supply Chain for Electric Vehicles

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New funding helping junior mining companies search for minerals used in automotive and battery manufacturing THUNDER BAY – The Ontario government is increasing funding for the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) to help more companies find critical minerals such as nickel and cobalt, which are necessary to support the growing supply chain for electric vehicles, and create jobs for northern and Indigenous communities. …

Providing More Supportive Housing for Vulnerable People

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Additional investment will help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing an additional $202 million annually in homelessness prevention programs to help those experiencing or at risk of homelessness and to support community organizations delivering supportive housing. “We know Ontario’s housing supply crisis impacts all Ontarians, no matter their background or budget,” said …

Ontario Ready to Welcome More Skilled Newcomers

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New investments will help fill jobs in the skilled trades and health care MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is investing an additional $25 million over three years in its flagship immigration program to support doubling the number of skilled immigrants the province can welcome to tackle the labour shortage and help build Ontario. “Our government is ready to welcome more skilled …