Provincial investment will support individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the community NIAGARA FALLS — The Ontario government is providing almost $4 million to help create 25 supportive housing units in the city of Niagara Falls that will support individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness. Located at 5528 Buchanan Avenue, the two-storey, newly renovated, former motel includes bachelor apartments for …
Provincial investment will provide affordable and accessible housing on Manitoulin Island Little Current — The Ontario government is providing over $1.6 million through the Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) to help create three affordable housing units for seniors in the community of Little Current on Manitoulin Island. In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Ontario government is also providing $821,180 through …
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 …
Province announces next steps in its plan to increase the supply of homes of all types LONDON — Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, addressed delegates at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference. He spoke about the progress the government is making on its plan to get at least 1.5 million homes built by 2031 as well …
Findings will support provincial work to boost housing supply and affordability TORONTO — Ontario has selected a third party to audit the finances of six municipalities as part of its ongoing work to build 1.5 million homes by 2031. Following a competitive procurement process, Ernst & Young LLP has been retained to examine the finances of the City of Toronto, …
OTTAWA – The Ontario government is activating the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program in three municipalities along the Ottawa River. The safety of those affected by this natural disaster is the government’s top priority. In May 2023, high water levels along the Ottawa River led to flooding in parts of the City of Ottawa, Whitewater Region, and Laurentian Valley. …
Provincial investment will support low-income households in the community SMITHS FALLS — The Ontario government is providing over $1.63 million to create five affordable housing units in Smiths Falls to support low-income households on the rent-geared-to-income housing waiting list. Located at 188 Chambers Street, the brand-new building has four one-bedroom apartments and one bachelor apartment. The building and all five …
Building clean electricity generation, storage and transmission key to meeting energy demands for 2030 and beyond WINDSOR – The Ontario government released the Powering Ontario’s Growth plan, outlining the actions the province is taking to meet the increasing demand for electricity driven by strong economic growth and electrification through the 2030s and 2040s. These actions, which include new zero-emissions electricity generation, long duration …
Process will ensure equitable outcome that maintains high-quality services TORONTO — Ontario is appointing five members to a transition board that will make recommendations to the government on a range of restructuring matters related to the dissolution of the Regional Municipality of Peel in order to make Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon independent municipalities by January 1, 2025. The five members who have …
Provincial investment will support people with accessibility needs in the community Paris — The Ontario government is providing $340,000 to help create 15 affordable housing units in Paris in the County of Brant to support people with accessibility needs, as well as individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence, and people of Indigenous ancestry. The new, four-storey apartment building, …
