"Every Ontarian should have full confidence that efforts by our dedicated public health professionals are keeping them safe."- Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health

"Strong leadership is critical to ensuring we have a modern, viable and sustainable energy sector." - Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines

The Ontario government is reviewing recommendations to help credit unions and caisses populaires better serve their communities. 

Today, the Government of Ontario reported that the province is still on track to a balanced budget with the release of the 2019-20 Third Quarter Finances.

Today is Bell Let's Talk Day and Canadians across the country are joining in on the conversation about mental health.

Ontario is working closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada and local public health units to continue to actively monitor and respond to this emerging situation.

Ontario's Government is investing in the next generation of talent for the auto manufacturing and advanced manufacturing industries to create opportunities for postsecondary students, recent graduates and apprentices.

When a society is inclusive and barrier-free, people can fully participate in their communities. Making Ontario a province where communities and businesses are accessible for everyone benefits us all.

The Ontario Government is asking people in Halton Region for their best advice on how to make life more affordable, invest in critical public services and balance the budget by 2023 through public consultations for the 2020 Budget.

"We pledge never to forget such atrocities. We stand watch to ensure such crimes never happen again." - Premier Doug Ford

Ontario is working alongside the Public Health Agency of Canada and local public health units to monitor the Coronavirus situation closely. Newly strengthened protocols for identification and control are working to keep the public safe.

The federal government is putting in place enhanced screening and detection measures at Toronto Pearson International Airport to further protect the health of the public from the Wuhan novel coronavirus.

The Ontario government is putting people's safety first by investing $450,000 over two years to ensure the Crime Stoppers toll-free telephone tip line can continue to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Your health and safety is our top concern. While the risks posed by this new coronavirus to Ontarians remain low, the province is actively monitoring and is fully prepared to respond.

Today a historic funding agreement was signed on behalf of the governments of Ontario and Canada to support the Université de l'Ontario français, the first French-language university governed by and for Ontario Francophones.

"We have a clear vision for Ontario’s consumers: to rebuild consumer confidence by offering you stronger protections at home, online and in your communities." - Lisa Thompson, Minister of Government and Consumer Services

For the second straight year, Ontario has received the province's highest grade ever in an annual report card that evaluates governments across Canada on their progress in easing regulatory burdens on job-creating business.

Ontario continues to build strong, local partnerships by maintaining the funding available to municipalities through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund at $500 million for 2021.  

The governments of Canada and Ontario are helping meat processing businesses continue to produce safe, high-quality products that consumers enjoy.

Ontario is sending another seven fire management personnel to provide fire management support and expertise to Australia, which is currently facing a devastating fire season.

Ontario is taking the next steps to modernize its almost 50-year-old environmental assessment program by working with holders of 'Class Environmental Assessments' to propose changes that would exempt projects that have little or no negative environmental impact.

Today, Premier Doug Ford, joined by MPP Michael Parsa and MPP Goldie Ghamari, announced the creation of a scholarship fund to honour the victims of the recent fatal plane crash in Iran.

"While parents are frustrated by teacher union escalation every few years, it is unacceptable that OSSTF would ramp up strike action at a time when high school students are preparing for exams."- Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education

Today, the Minister of Education, announced the government's plan to offer parents up to $60 per day if strike actions close schools or school-based child care centres.

"The federal government and the Government of Ontario are united in our insistence on a comprehensive and independent investigation by the international community."- Premier Ford

In an attempt to secure our healthcare system from fraud, photo health cards will become mandatory as of July 1, 2020.

The governments of Canada and Ontario are supporting projects that will strengthen the health of managed honey bees and Ontario's beekeeping sector.

The Government of Ontario is taking action to attract more people to the skilled trades and employers to hire more apprentices.

The government's plan to build Ontario together is working — creating more jobs, putting more money in people's pockets and building towards the future.

Ontario is attracting more national and international sport events to the province that will allow us to showcase our exceptional athletic talent right here at home.

'OSSTF said their job action would not impact students, but this is a clear example of union disruption affecting Ontario students.' -Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education

Supporting small businesses is part of the government's plan to attract investment and enable entrepreneurs and risk takers to grow their businesses and create high-paying, good quality jobs.

Yesterday, the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act came into force, creating the first fully provincial government-based animal welfare enforcement system in Canada.