Ontario Reducing Costs for Future Homeowners

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TORONTO –The Ontario government is removing barriers that slow the construction of new homes and businesses by making it easier and more affordable to connect to the province’s world-class clean electricity grid. According to Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator, the province’s demand for electricity is forecast to increase by 75 per cent by 2050. That includes growing demand from new …

Delivering Affordable Energy for Families in SW Ontario

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NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE – The Ontario government along with Hydro One announced the completion of refurbishments at the Beck #2 Transformer Station in Niagara Falls. This $135 million infrastructure program will extend the life of the existing station by another forty years and ensure a reliable supply of affordable and clean energy that will enable new homes, new investments, and new jobs in …

ON launches largest energy procurement in its history

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TORONTO – The Ontario government is launching the largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history, focused on generating affordable electricity for families and businesses. This builds on the province’s plan to procure up to 5,000 megawatts (MW) of energy through a series of procurements to help foster economic prosperity and meet the growing demand for clean and reliable energy. The …

Premier Doug Ford congratulates Olivia Chow on election win

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Ontario – Premier Doug Ford released the following statement on Toronto election results. He said: “I want to congratulate Olivia Chow on tonight’s election win and on becoming the next mayor of Toronto. Throughout Olivia’s life, she has proven her desire and dedication to serving the city that many of us call home. While we’re not always going to agree …

Investing In Improved Soil Health

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$9.5 million investment supporting key elements of the Grow Ontario Strategy TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $9.5 million over the next three years to equip farmers with the technology they need to maximize the health of their soil and increase their productivity and profitability. This new funding in the 2023 Budget: Building a Strong Ontario will help improve soil data …