Mass timber expansion will help build more homes and support Ontario’s forestry sector TORONTO – Ontario is expanding the use of advanced wood construction like mass timber to help build homes faster and reduce costs over time while supporting good-paying jobs in forestry, technology, engineering design and manufacturing. Currently, Ontario’s Building Code allows Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction buildings to be …
Additional staff and equipment ready to manage forest fires TORONTO – Ontario’s wildland fire season officially began April 1 and this year the Ontario government is adding new firefighting positions to ensure the people and resources are in place to protect communities. The province is also offering a payment incentive for fire rangers and critical support staff this season and …
More than $5 million will be provided to attract and retain critical employees TORONTO – The Ontario government is investing over $5 million to attract, retain and recognize wildland firefighting staff for the 2024 fire season to protect people and communities across the province. In recognition of the critical services wildland firefighters and pilots perform amid challenging and often dangerous …
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 …
Province committing an additional $60 million to Forest Biomass Program TIMMINS – The Government of Ontario is delivering on its commitment to build a stronger forest sector by making an historic investment of $60 million in the Forest Biomass Program. Over the next three years, the program will make targeted investments in forest sector initiatives to develop the economic potential …
Province Offering Free Fishing February 17 to 19 TORONTO – This Family Day weekend, families and friends can go fishing anywhere in Ontario without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card. “Fishing is a family-friendly activity that is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities on thousands of lakes and …
US trade practices unfairly target lumber exports from Ontario and Canada TORONTO — Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement regarding the latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties: “The Ontario government is renewing its call that all duties on Canadian softwood lumber exports …
Province investing $7.5 million to help communities enhance emergency preparedness NORFOLK COUNTY – The Ontario government is investing $7.5 million over three years to help keep municipalities safe from the risks associated with old and inactive oil and gas wells. The funding will be used by municipalities to enhance emergency preparedness within their communities and prevent emergencies. This investment is …
New Action Centre will help over 480 pulp and paper workers from Domtar get back to work quickly ESPANOLA — The Ontario government is investing $426,000 in a new Action Centre to help the 484 pulp and paper workers impacted by the Domtar layoffs in Espanola get back to work quickly. A wide range of services and tailored supports will be …
Province stands with Ontario’s Forest Sector TORONTO — Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement regarding the US International Trade Commission (ITC) vote in its five-year “sunset review” of duty orders imposed on Canadian exports of softwood lumber to the United States: “The Ontario …
