Premier Ford thanks Police officers for working on Victoria Day

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Ontario – Ontario Premier Doug Ford said: “A big thank you to all the officers across Ontario who will be working hard this Victoria Day long weekend to keep us safe.” Police had said earlier that officers in riot gear will be on standby if Victoria Day celebrations in Toronto’s east end turn violent like last year. Increased police presence …

Premier Ford talks about biggest economic opportunity at US-Canada Summit

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Ontario – Ontario Premier Doug Ford attended the US-Canada Summit. He said: “The biggest economic opportunity for Canada and the US is building up an integrated North America Electric Vehicle supply chain. Let’s meet this moment of global insecurity not with America or Canada first. Let’s meet the moment with North America first. I was also thrilled to meet with …

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 …

Ford discusses healthcare with Ontario Medical Association

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Ontario – Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Deputy Premier and Minister of Health  Sylvia Jones met with the members of Ontario Medical Association to discuss the #Prescription4ON, reducing admin burden and addressing HHR challenges. The association said it looks forward to working together to improve the health-care system for providers and patients.  

Premier Doug Ford Makes Changes to Cabinet

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New appointments maintain stability to deliver on government’s plan to build Ontario TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford named Michael Parsa as Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Nina Tangri as Associate Minister of Housing. “I’m thrilled to recognize Michael’s many contributions to our government and welcome Nina back to Cabinet,” said Premier Ford. “Michael will work day and night …

Trudeau, Premier Ford Share Greetings on Beginning of Ramadan

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Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Ramadan: “Muslims in Canada and around the world will mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan falls during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, officially beginning and ending with the appearance of the crescent moon. This is a time of spiritual contemplation, fasting, prayer, …