The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking additional steps to help farmers better protect the health and safety of agri-food workers in the province during the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the continued supply of locally grown food all year round.

The government is acting on the recommendations of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Public Health Measures Table to put in place additional targeted public health measures in the Ottawa, Peel and Toronto by moving them into modified Stage 2 restrictions for a period of at least 28 days in response to higher than average rates of transmission.

In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Public Health Measures Table, and local medical officers of health and other health experts, the Ontario government is introducing additional targeted public health measures in the Ottawa, Peel, and Toronto public health unit regions.

The government of Ontario has amended the Marriage Act to enable Indigenous officiants to perform marriage ceremonies according to their customs and traditions, and to submit a marriage for registration with the Ontario Registrar General.

Ontario is investing $9 million through the new Reconnect Festival and Event Program to support municipalities and event organizers during COVID-19.

The Ontario government is matching a $295 million investment with the federal government to retool Ford of Canada's Oakville Assembly Complex into a global hub for battery electric vehicle production.

The Ontario government is providing an additional $176 million this year to help expand access for critical mental health and addictions supports during COVID-19.

The Ontario government is making the skilled trades more accessible by investing an additional $75 million over the next two years to help apprentices cover living expenses during their in-class training.

The Ontario government is continuing to help businesses rebuild, reinvest and create good jobs across the province.

Ontario has completed over four million COVID-19 tests since the beginning of the pandemic and continues to lead the country in both the number of tests completed and daily testing capacity.

The provincial government is continuing regulatory modernization efforts to make Ontario more competitive, attract investment and create jobs to support economic recovery and growth.

The Ontario government is announcing the allocation of $35 million to provide additional immediate school board supports in the communities of Peel, Ottawa, Toronto and York Region to enhance public health measures and protection strategies.

The Ontario government is taking new precautions to protect residents and staff in the province's long-term care homes.

To mark Fire Prevention Week 2020, Ontario's Office of the Fire Marshal encourages all Ontarians to take action to ensure they are safe from kitchen fires at home.

The Ontario government is investing nearly $5 million in grants to help independent local book and magazine publishers access new markets and bring Canadian creative content to new audiences, both at home and around the world.

The Ontario government has appointed Devon Clunis as the province's first Inspector General of Policing. In this new role, Mr. Clunis, a former chief of the Winnipeg Police Service, will provide oversight of policing in Ontario.

In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, local medical officers of health and public health experts, the Ontario government is tightening public health measures.

Today, Ontario is releasing two child care reports: Strengthening Early Years and Child Care in Ontario and the Early Years and Child Care Annual Report 2020.

The Ontario government is marking the beginning of Cyber Security Awareness Month by hosting in partnership with Ryerson University the province's first-ever cyber security conference for the broader public sector and announcing the launch of a new academic partnership with Ryerson University's Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst.

The Ontario government is supporting personal support workers (PSWs) and direct support workers in the home and community care, long-term care, public hospitals, and social services sectors by investing $461 million to temporarily enhance wages.

The Ontario government has announced changes to the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 (TRESA). These new changes will modernize rules for registered real estate brokerages, brokers, and salespersons across the province while also addressing consumer concerns.

In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is updating its COVID-19 school and child care screening guidance.

Ontario’s auto insurers reported consumers have been eligible to receive almost $1 Billion in relief in response to COVID-19. This represents an increase of over $300M or 45% since insurers last reported in May 2020.

The Ontario government is seeking public input on its proposal to reduce the amount of food and organic waste going to landfills.