TORONTO — The Ontario government is calling on the federal government to urgently amend the Criminal Code by introducing concrete changes that will tighten bail legislation to protect public safety and keep repeat and violent offenders off the streets. “The federal government’s failure to restrict bail access and get tough on crime is making Ontario communities less safe,” said Graham McGregor, Associate …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $12.75 million this year to help address the rise of hate incidents and keep communities safe across the province. This is part of the government’s $25.5 million investment over two years in the new Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant to help faith-based and cultural organizations implement measures to ensure their community spaces remain safe and …
Applications now open for the 2024-25 Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs grant program TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $5 million in the Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) program for 2024-25 to provide free access to business coaching, training and grants for more than 400 Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs. This is part of the …
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford has named Jill Dunlop as the new Minister of Education and Nolan Quinn as the new Minister of Colleges and Universities. Kevin Holland has joined Cabinet as the new Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products as part of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Graham McGregor has joined Cabinet as the new Associate Minister of Auto …
Conservation partners to receive up to $11 million to protect wetlands across the province BRAMPTON — The Ontario government is investing over $2.5 million in a project led by the City of Brampton to enhance four wetland areas in the Etobicoke Creek watershed through the Wetlands Conservation Partner Program. This project is one of many wetlands projects across Ontario that are …
Brampton among 10 new Investing in Women’s Futures program locations Brampton – The Ontario government is expanding the Investing in Women’s Futures program to 10 additional locations across the province, including Roots Community Services in Brampton. This will help more women who are experiencing social and economic barriers connect to supports and develop the skills they need to gain financial …
Brampton – Brampton mayor Patrick Brown rode on first weekend GO Train from Brampton to Union and back. Graham McGregor, MPP for Brampton North, PA to the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, was also present along with Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor. Many people joined them on this first ride.
