Province will ensure a stable and responsible transition to new marketplace that promotes Ontario-made products and local jobs Ontario – The Ontario government announced that beginning no later than January 1, 2026, consumers will be able to buy beer, wine, cider, coolers, seltzers, and other low-alcohol ready-to-drink beverages at all participating convenience, grocery and big box stores across the province. …
Awards celebrate important contributions from Ontario’s college community TORONTO – The Ontario government announced the winners of the annual Minister’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the Premier’s Awards for college graduates. These awards honour college leaders and graduates who have made important contributions to Ontario’s postsecondary system and were presented at the Colleges Ontario Higher Education Summit in Toronto. Jill Dunlop, …
New deal puts Toronto on a path to growth and long-term financial sustainability TORONTO — The Government of Ontario and City of Toronto have reached a new deal that will help achieve long-term financial stability and sustainability for the city. Following 10 weeks of productive working group discussions to find collaborative solutions to the city’s operating and capital deficits, an …
The province continues to put more money back in people’s pockets TORONTO — To help Ontario families and businesses keep costs down, the Ontario government will be proposing legislation through its upcoming 2023 Fall Economic Statement that would, if passed, extend the gasoline and fuel tax rate cuts to June 30, 2024, saving households $260 on average since the tax …
Premier Ford and Mayor Chow Continue to Invite Federal Government to Join Working Group TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford and Mayor Olivia Chow released the following statement about the new deal working group: “Today, we received an update from the new deal working group. Today’s meeting was a scheduled touchpoint established in the terms of reference. Together, we are making …
Province investing in business expansion and community growth in Greenstone GREENSTONE – The Ontario government is providing more than $5.7 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to six economic development projects in Greenstone. The NOHFC promotes economic prosperity across Northern Ontario by providing financial assistance to projects that stimulate growth, job creation and skills development. “This NOHFC funding will …
New agreement will increase trade and build stronger supply chains Toronto — Ontario and Nevada are strengthening their economic relationship through a new partnership that will increase trade, attract investments and strengthen supply chains in both jurisdictions. The new Economic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support joint promotion of electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing, critical minerals and other priority sectors. …
Ontario – Kaleed Rasheed, MPP Mississauga East-Cooksville has resigned from Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet and the Ontario Progressive Conservative caucus amid an integrity commissioner probe into the controversial Greenbelt land swaps interviewed him about a trip to Las Vegas.
Premier Doug Ford and Mayor Olivia Chow Agree to New-Deal Working Group to Achieve Long-Term Stability and Sustainability for Toronto’s Finances TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford and Mayor Olivia Chow agreed to a new-deal working group with a mandate to achieve long-term stability and sustainability of Toronto’s finances. “Toronto’s deep financial challenges are no longer sustainable,” said Premier Doug Ford. …
Increased support will help municipalities and asylum claimants across the province TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing another $42 million through the Canada Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) program to support the City of Toronto and other impacted municipalities across the province in providing urgent assistance to a rapidly growing number of asylum claimants and other at-risk populations. “This investment …
