SAULT STE. MARIE — The Ontario government is investing more than $3.7 million in a variety of projects that will support economic development and growth and protect Ontario workers and jobs. These investments will support the government’s plan to make Ontario’s economy more self reliant, resilient and able to withstand whatever comes our way. “As part of our plan to …
Ontario – The Ontario government is investing more than $1.5 million through Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities as part of the 2024-25 Inclusive Grassroots Recreation (IGR) program, to expand sport and recreation opportunities for children and youth across the province. “Our government is proud to partner with Jumpstart and invest in community-based programs which promote physical activity, teach new skills and …
HAMILTON — In order to protect and strengthen Ontario’s current and future workforce, the Ontario government is investing $750 million to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs at colleges and universities across the province. This investment will fund up to 20,500 STEM seats per year, building a skilled, made-in-Ontario talent pool that will cement the province as one …
Ontario – Ontario Premier Doug Ford attended a healthcare product conference. He said: “I attended the 22nd Annual Home Healthcare Product Conference. It was great to see the incredible work being done to support people of all abilities across Ontario.”
TORONTO — As next step in the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the province is introducing the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025. If passed, this comprehensive legislation would cut the red tape and duplicative processes that have held back major infrastructure, mining and resource development projects, including in the Ring of Fire. By streamlining approval processes while maintaining …
TORONTO – The Ontario government is investing in 37 projects through the EnAbling Change Program and Inclusive Community Grants Program that will help make communities across the province accessible to people of all ages and abilities. “Funding community initiatives that promote and increase accessibility and inclusivity is a vital step toward ensuring that every person, regardless of their abilities, can fully enjoy and participate in our …
Ontario – Ontario Premier Doug Ford said: “It was great joining Ontario’s Big City Mayors. We agreed on the need to take a Team Ontario approach that will protect our workers and communities in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty.”
BRANTFORD — The Ontario government welcomed an investment of $445 million by Ferrero Group, one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food manufacturers, to expand the company’s production facility in Brantford. The upgraded facility will support the production of new products, including Ferrero’s first launch of a new product outside of Europe, and create 500 new jobs in Brantford. “I’m thrilled to …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is continuing to support its vibrant Francophone community with the launch of the 2025-2026 edition of the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP). Since 2017, the FCGP has been enhancing the cultural and economic vitality of the Francophone community by funding initiatives that improve frontline services and promote the French language and culture. Community organizations and businesses have …
TORONTO — The Ontario government has broken ground on the final tunnel segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, marking another significant milestone in the province’s plan to deliver a new transit line from Scarborough to Mississauga. Once complete, the nine-kilometre line will connect seven new stations to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, making travel faster and more convenient, while bringing …
