Exciting news for GO transit commuters

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Ontario – Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, said: “Exciting news for GO transit commuters! Construction is now underway to extend the west pedestrian tunnel at Bramalea GO Station, supporting future two-way, all-day GO Train service to Kitchener. We’re making transit faster, safer, and more accessible for all Ontarians.”

Minister Sarkariavows to keep build highways, transit infrastructure

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Ontario – Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation said: “It was an honour to be sworn in once again as Ontario’s Minister of Transportation! Under the leadership of Premier Doug Ford, we will continue to build the highways and transit infrastructure Ontario needs to reduce gridlock and get people where they need to go—faster.”

Prabmeet Sarkaria updates on LRT phase 2 extension

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Ontario – Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, said “we will continue to build the highways and transit infrastructure Ontario needs to reduce gridlock and get people where they need to go—faster. This is the first time we have seen the LRT phase 2 extension on the official government transit map. This project is a game changer for our downtown, …

Ontario Permanently Cutting Gas Tax, Taking Tolls Off Highway 407 East

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PICKERING — As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is continuing to lower costs for hard-working families, support local businesses and put more money back into people’s pockets through its plan to permanently cut the gasoline and fuel tax rates, which would save households, on average, about $115 per year going forward. The government is also proposing to …

Ontario Fighting Auto Theft by Cracking Down on Car Thieves

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BRAMPTON — As part of a series of proposed changes to protect Ontario communities by cracking down on crime, the province is proposing new legislation that would amend the Highway Traffic Act to give police the authority to search for and seize electronic devices that are intended to be used for vehicle theft. The change would provide law enforcement with stronger tools …

Gardiner Expressway Construction Months Ahead of Schedule

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TORONTO — As a result of the Ontario government’s $73 million investment to speed up the repair of the Gardiner Expressway and allow work to proceed on a 24/7 basis, work is now underway on the third stage of the Gardiner Expressway Section 2 rehabilitation project months ahead of the advanced schedule announced in July 2024. This investment is part of …

Doug Ford unveils new cabinet

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Full cabinet list: Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Trevor Jones, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Doug Downey, Attorney General Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Graham McGregor, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security Vic Fedeli, …

Ontario Taking Bike Lanes Off Toronto’s Busiest Streets

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is moving ahead with plans to remove bike lanes on three of Toronto’s most congested streets. The province has retained an engineering company to complete design work, as it prepares to reinstate vehicle lanes on Bloor Street West, Yonge Street and University Avenue. “Our government has heard loud and clear from residents and businesses about …

Ontario Completes Widening of Highways 400 and 404

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TORONTO — The Ontario government has completed major widening projects on Highways 400 and 404 as part of its plan to tackle gridlock and support the safe movement of people and goods in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The new lanes will allow cars and trucks travelling north and south to benefit from faster, more efficient commutes, supporting the GTA’s …

Ontario Reaches Major Milestone on Bradford Bypass Construction

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BRADFORD — The Ontario government has marked an important milestone as the province continues building the Bradford Bypass to reduce congestion across York Region and Simcoe County. Today, the province issued two requests for proposals to complete detail design work for both the central and east sections of the bypass. “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is delivering …