TORONTO – The Ontario government is activating the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program in certain areas of southwestern Ontario. The safety of those affected by this natural disaster is the government’s top priority. On August 23, 2023, a series of thunderstorms passed through southwestern Ontario, causing significant damage in the Township of Warwick, the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, the …
TORONTO — Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, released the following statement: “When it comes to building at least 1.5 million new homes by 2031, we need all hands on deck. To do so, today we convened more than 75 organizations, including municipal partners, as part of Ontario’s first annual housing forum. Together, we’re discussing how we can …
$15 million investment ensuring health supports are delivered where needed most TORONTO —The Ontario government is investing $15 million this year to make it easier for people experiencing homelessness in the City of Toronto to connect to primary health care, mental health and other supports they need. “We know people experiencing homelessness can face significant barriers to accessing health services, …
Iroquois Falls – The Ontario government is activating the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program for the Town of Iroquois Falls and neighbouring unincorporated territory in the Nellie Lake area. The safety of those affected by this natural disaster is the government’s top priority. In late April and May 2023, the area around Nellie Lake – including the Town of …
Province supporting municipal water projects to help build more housing MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is investing $200 million over three years to help municipalities repair, rehabilitate and expand critical drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The new funding will support the province’s rapidly growing population, unlock more housing opportunities and spur economic growth. “We have heard time and time …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is taking steps to remove the full eight per cent provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on qualifying new purpose-built rental housing in order to get more rental homes built across the province. “There has never been a greater need to get rental housing built across the province. This is why our government …
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 …
Proposal would restore previously removed lands to the Greenbelt and ensure future changes can only be made through legislation TORONTO — The Ontario government introduced legislation that, if passed, would restore all properties that were redesignated or removed from the Greenbelt and the Oak Ridges Moraine areas in late 2022. If passed, this legislation would also enhance protections for the …
Provincial investment will support vulnerable people in the community PETERBOROUGH — The Ontario government is providing an additional $177,958 through the province’s Homelessness Prevention Program to help create housing units at Hunt Terraces in Peterborough for seniors and people experiencing homelessness. This funding is in addition to over $1 million in new funding provided to the project in partnership with …
TORONTO — The Ontario government introduced the Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, which, if passed, would make it cheaper and easier to build affordable homes, provide certainty to municipalities and help more Ontarians find an affordable home based on their household income. This would help support measures made through the government’s housing supply actions plans and its commitment to help communities …
