"While we cannot mark this important milestone together in person, we stand united in recognizing the heroism and bravery of those who fought to defend our freedoms and protect our way of life."-Premier Ford

The Ontario government has developed a comprehensive framework to help hospitals assess their readiness and begin planning for the gradual resumption of scheduled surgeries and procedures, while maintaining capacity to respond to COVID-19.

Today Burlington MPP Jane McKenna asked the President and CEO of the 407ETR, Andres Sacristan to extend the company’s temporary suspension of collections, interest and license plate-denial notices until December 31, 2020.

The Ontario government is allowing all retail stores with a street entrance to provide curbside pickup and delivery, as well as in-store payment and purchases at garden centres, nurseries, hardware stores and safety supply stores.

The Ontario government is extending emergency electricity rate relief to families, farms and small businesses until May 31, 2020 during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Starting today, the Ontario government is expanding virtual mental health services to help thousands of Ontarians experiencing anxiety and depression, including frontline health care workers, during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Ontario has significantly increased testing and contact tracing capacity, allowing health experts to identify cases of COVID-19 and support efforts to stop the spread of the virus in the community, long-term care homes, and other congregate settings.

The Ontario Government is providing companies with temporary immediate relief on their monthly electricity bills for April, May and June 2020.

Physical distancing, places extra strain on our mental health. That why the Ontario Government is promoting mental health resources to help everyone through these difficult times.

The Ontario government and its governmental partners, and non-governmental organizations to prepare and respond to any flooding situation across the province during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Ontario government is allowing certain businesses and workplaces to reopen as long as they comply with strict public health measures and operate safely during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Ontario government is ensuring employers have the safety guidelines they need to protect workers, customers, and the general public from COVID-19 as it prepares for a gradual reopening of the provincial economy.

The Ontario government is further expanding the list of essential workers eligible to receive free emergency child care during the COVID-19 outbreak.

"Teachers and education workers play a critical role in promoting positive learning environments for students in all corners of our province"- Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education

The Ontario government is launching the COVID-19: Tackling the Barriers website to help businesses overcome the unique challenges created by the global pandemic.

"Today, we observe the National Day of Mourning to honour those who have died, been injured or become ill in the course of their work." - Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development

Today Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark confirmed there is no longer a provincial requirement for mobility hubs to be identified in municipal official plans, including Downtown Burlington.

Today, the Ontario government released A Framework for Reopening our Province, which outlines the criteria Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health and health experts will use to advise the government on the loosening of emergency measures, as well as guiding principles for the safe, gradual reopening of businesses, services and public spaces.

Today, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced that all publicly-funded schools will remain closed until at least May 31, 2020, as part of an effort to keep students, staff and families safe from COVID-19.

In recognition of the dedication, long hours and increased risk of working to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, the Ontario government is providing frontline staff with a temporary pandemic payment.

The Ontario government is introducing new and amending some emergency orders to better support Ontario's long-term care homes, deafblind community and vulnerable communities as well as amending an emergency order to help ensure food security.

Earlier today, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark asked the federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, to work with the Ontario government on a program to support residential tenants and landlords.

The Ontario government is partnering with the federal government to provide urgent relief for small businesses and landlords affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Ontario is delivering a new COVID-19 Action Plan for Vulnerable People to better protect vulnerable populations during the outbreak of COVID-19.

The Ontario government is making progress on the implementation of the COVID-19 Action Plan for Protecting Long-Term Care Homes to help stop and contain the spread of COVID-19 in the province's long-term care homes. The government has introduced more aggressive testing, screening, and surveillance, deployed specialized teams from hospitals, public health and the home care sector, recruited additional frontline staff, and increased personal protective equipment.