Four new projects will train jobseekers for well-paying careers close to home TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $4.3 million in four innovative training projects to help 356 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members prepare for in-demand jobs and transition to civilian life. Every year, 8,000 Canadian Armed Forces members are released from service. “Men and women of the Canadian Armed …
Ontario Recognizes Woman Abuse Prevention Month
TORONTO — Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and White Ribbon pledge, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, released the following statement: “Our government stands with the victims, survivors, communities and our partners across the province in recognizing Woman Abuse Prevention Month this November. Tragedies, such as the recent events in Sault Ste. Marie, are …
Helping More Children & Youth Access Healthy Food
$5 million investment providing nutritious meals so students can focus and succeed at school MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is investing an additional $5 million this year in the Student Nutrition Program and the First Nations Student Nutrition Program which provides more than 600,000 school-aged children and youth with healthy meals and snacks throughout the school year to ensure they …
Helping Children and Youth Overcome Barriers
Provincial funding for grassroots organizations helping connect more young people to supports in their community TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing more than $13.5 million through the Youth Opportunities Fund to support 38 youth-focused grassroots projects across the province that will help children, youth and families develop new skills, overcome social and economic barriers, and navigate services in their …
Premier Doug Ford Makes Changes to Cabinet
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 …