In the lead-up to National Skilled Trades and Technology Week, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, announced a record-level investment to support expansion of the province's Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program.

Ontario's government is delivering on its Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan commitment to hold polluters accountable, bring violators back into compliance quickly, and support local environmental projects.

Ontario is putting students first by making it easier for Ontario's publicly assisted colleges and universities to offer new post-secondary programs.

Ontario is committed to helping seniors keep active, healthy, safe, independent by investing $14.1 million to support more than 300 Seniors Active Living Centre programs.

Ontario is reminding everyone about the importance of getting their free flu shot to protect themselves from getting the flu and spreading it to others.

"I made a commitment to the people of Ontario: to build more transit quickly, to reduce gridlock, boost economic growth and get people to work and home to their loved ones easier, safer, and faster." - Premier Doug Ford

"Our government's goal has always been to get transit built faster, reduce gridlock and promote economic growth." - Caroline Mulroney and Kinga Surma, Minister and Associate Minister of Transportation GTA.

Ontario is proposing changes to remove unnecessary barriers for food banks, not-for-profit organizations and charities to make it easier to help people in need.

Ontario is introducing legislation to better protect animals from abuse and neglect by proposing the strongest penalties in Canada for offenders, and a more robust enforcement system.

The Ontario government is empowering people and getting out of the way of businesses. Creating good jobs, growing wages and increasing our standard of living.

Research shows a link between a solid foundation in children's early years and their long-term development and success. That is why Ontario is committed to improving access to child care.

Ontario is bringing infrastructure investments to small communities, helping them rehabilitate critical water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure and drive local economic growth.

A new report from the Ministry of Education shows that 346 licensed child care spaces were created in Burlington by public and/or private sector child care providers in 2018-19. Across Ontario, over 19,000 licensed child care spaces were created. 

Ontario is taking urgent action to address the issue of youth vaping by banning the promotion of vapour products in convenience stores and gas stations.

Ontario is providing up to $143 million to municipalities to help them lower costs and improve services for local residents over the long term.

"My team is ready to continue meeting to negotiate a deal that is focused on our students, ensures our children remain in class, and provides the predictability our parents deserve." - Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education

The government will provide ongoing updates on the progress of "Smart Initiatives" and engage across government and the broader public sector to keep the public best informed on the policies being implemented in Ontario.

Ontario is keeping our neighbourhoods, parks, and waterways clean and free of litter and waste by working to establish the province's first official day focused on the clean-up of litter on May 12, 2020.

Ontario is honouring paramedics from across the province with the Ontario Award for Paramedic Bravery.

Effective November 1, 2019, the Ontario government is bringing more transparency to electricity bills by displaying the new Ontario Electricity Rebate and showing the true cost of power.

The government is delivering on its plan to build safer and healthier communities by investing $6 million over three years to help police fight crime in priority areas.

"Waste Reduction Week is an opportunity to celebrate our environmental efforts, encourage innovative ideas and help us all to start thinking in a more environmentally conscious way."- Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

The Ontario government has launched a new website inviting businesses to submit their ideas on modernizing regulations and reducing red tape, in an effort to help make the province open for business and jobs.

The Ontario government announced agreement to reconstruct core infrastructure, replace outdated equipment and maintain the new radio network will help keep communities, front-line and emergency responders safe.

Ontario is taking further action to end hallway health care by announcing additional funding of $68 million to support small- and medium-sized hospitals across the province.

Ontario's government is recognizing the outstanding contributions of more than 7,100 volunteers across the province through the Volunteer Service Awards.

"I look forward to continuing our productive discussions with the City of Toronto to finalize an arrangement that will help us build more transit faster and provide a seamless and improved transit experience for riders throughout the GTHA."- Premier Doug Ford

The Ontario government is launching a new framework for receiving and evaluating infrastructure proposals from the private sector.

The Ontario government has created a free resource to help groups and communities make their Remembrance Day and memorial ceremonies more accessible, for all those who wish to honour those who have served.

Statistics Canada announced this morning that employment in Ontario increased by 41,100 in September. Since June 2018, employment in Ontario has risen by 272,400.

Ontario's government today announced renewed consultations with municipal governments and the public health and emergency health services sectors.

"By working together, we can better support Ontarians facing mental health and addictions challenges and help prevent suicides." - Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions

"The Government has remained a constructive force at the table with one mission in mind: keeping students in a safe and positive learning environment." - Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education

"Today, we honour and pay tribute to the bravery, commitment and dedication of Ontario's firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting families, homes, and communities across the province." - Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General

To mark Fire Prevention Week 2019, Ontario's Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management is encouraging families to plan and practice their home fire escape plans. 

Ontario’s government is making it easier for people to check the status of a driver’s licence by eliminating the $2 fee and modernizing the online service.

Ontario is putting people first by helping municipalities make roads and bridges safer. Applications are now open for the next round of the Connecting Links program for new projects starting in spring 2020.

"Today's call for applications brings our government one step closer to fulfilling our commitment to create 15,000 new long-term care beds and redevelop 15,000 existing beds" - Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care.