Increasing Support for People with Disabilities

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$3.5 million investment in Abilities Centre programs empowering people of all abilities with skills and tools to succeed WHITBY —The Ontario government is investing $3.5 million over three years to support the Abilities Centre, a community hub in Whitby that offers a wide range of inclusive programming for people with disabilities. The funding will support programs like therapeutic recreation, skills …

Investing in Critical Minerals Supply Chain for Electric Vehicles

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New funding helping junior mining companies search for minerals used in automotive and battery manufacturing THUNDER BAY – The Ontario government is increasing funding for the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) to help more companies find critical minerals such as nickel and cobalt, which are necessary to support the growing supply chain for electric vehicles, and create jobs for northern and Indigenous communities. …

Helping More Ontario Students Become Doctors at Home 

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Historic number of undergraduate and postgraduate training seats now prioritized for Ontario residents HAMILTON — The Ontario government is further expanding the number of medical school spots to historic highs while helping Ontario students become doctors in the province, whether they studied at home or abroad. Starting in 2023, the government is investing an additional $33 million over three years …