Improved services in additional regions will help more people lead purpose-driven lives WINDSOR — Ontario is expanding the province’s new employment services to five more regions to help more people who can and are able to work find better jobs and earn bigger paycheques for themselves and their families. The improved system will help thousands of unemployed people in London, Windsor-Sarnia, …
Toronto – Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services. During the pandemic, the demand for crisis hotline services significantly increased across Canada and this demand continues today. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, was joined by Dr Merrilee Fullerton, Ontario’s Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and …
TORONTO — Dr Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General, and Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, released the following statement on Human Trafficking Awareness Day: “In Ontario, sex trafficking is the most reported type of human trafficking. It is a vicious crime that creates lasting emotional, physical, spiritual and mental trauma for survivors – …
Better Jobs Ontario will offer up to $28,000 for learning skills needed to earn bigger paycheques PETERBOROUGH — The Ontario government is working for workers by launching a new training program, Better Jobs Ontario. Anyone looking to train for in-demand work, including those on social assistance, who are self-employed, gig workers, youth, and newcomers to the province, can apply to start learning the …
Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness Act, 2022 supports Ontario’s Plan to Stay Open by building a stronger, more resilient health system TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government passed the Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness Act, 2022, a critical component of the province’s Plan to Stay Open. Among other measures, the legislation bolsters Ontario’s health workforce by recognizing foreign-credentialed workers and giving publicly-funded personal support workers …
Permanent Fee Waiver for Homeless and Lower Income Individuals Removes Barriers to Access Critical Services TORONTO – The Ontario government is permanently eliminating the $35 fee for birth certificates for approximately 40,000 vulnerable Ontarians. The Birth Certificate Fee Waiver Program will ensure not-for-profit partner organizations can assist Ontarians who may be experiencing homelessness or other severe financial hardships to obtain …
OTTAWA — As part of its plan to build a stronger and more resilient health care system, the Ontario government is investing over $10 million to build a new Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre. This funding will bring mental health and addiction supports and services from three existing locations together at a new, dedicated site in Carp that will make …
Providing frontline staff with reliable, cutting-edge network to keep communities safe TORONTO — As part of the Ontario government’s commitment to support the safety of frontline staff, the province is taking the next step in its plan to upgrade outdated radio infrastructure at the province’s 25 adult correctional institutions and five youth facilities. Williams Communication Services has been awarded the …
WHITBY — The Ontario government is investing $4.5 million over three years to support the Abilities Centre in Whitby. The funding will support programs like therapeutic recreation and employment services that help people with disabilities build life skills, stay healthy and active, and find meaningful work. “The Abilities Centre provides important supports for our loved ones in Whitby who have …
