Ontario – Ontario has introduced legislation that would, if passed, strengthen municipal governance and accountability as well as give Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon the tools they need to provide high-quality services to local taxpayers as these municipalities continue to grow. The proposed Municipal Accountability Act 2024, would establish a new, standardized municipal code of conduct and integrity commissioner framework, while the …
Building New Special Care Nursery at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
HAMILTON — The Ontario government is connecting more newborns and their families in the Hamilton area to better, more convenient specialized neonatal intensive care and birthing support through the redevelopment of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Special Care Nursery. “Our government is making historic investments in Ontario’s hospitals to ensure families can access the critical care they need, right in their …
Niagara, surrounding areas tourism orgs offer expanded experiences
Ontario – On behalf of Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre; and Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, announced an investment of …
Ontario Winding Back Changes to Official Plans
TORONTO — Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, released the following statement: “Since becoming Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, I have made it a priority to review past decisions, including minister’s zoning orders and official plans, to ensure that they support our goal of building at least 1.5 million homes in a manner that maintains and reinforces …
Working with Municipalities to Build Ontario
Province announces new investments and tools for municipalities at 2023 AMO workforce LONDON — The Ontario government is working in partnership with municipalities to get shovels in the ground on priority projects and connect more people to jobs and homes, while enhancing critical public services to better serve the province’s growing population. At the 2023 Association of Municipalities of Ontario …