Author Archives: Ontario Government

Ontario Takes Steps to Better Protect Lakes, Rivers and Fisheries

trillium

The Ontario government released its final bait management strategy to protect the province’s lakes and rivers from the threat of invasive species and fish diseases. As part of this new strategy, the government will be establishing four bait management zones to limit the movement of live bait across the province. “It is critically important to protect and preserve our lakes ...

Read More »

Ontario Moving More Regions into Stage 3

trillium

The Ontario government is allowing seven more regions to enter Stage 3 on Friday, increasing the number of businesses and public spaces that will reopen across the province. This decision was made in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and is based on positive local trends of key public health indicators, including lower or low transmission of COVID-19, ...

Read More »

L’Ontario lance un nouvel outil en ligne pour voir les améliorations des routes

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a lancé un nouvel outil en ligne qui fournit à la population de l’Ontario et aux entreprises de l’information sur les projets routiers dans leurs collectivités, y compris sur l’état d’avancement des projets déjà en cours et les grands projets de construction qui doivent avoir lieu dans l’avenir. Le nouvel outil en ligne fait partie du ...

Read More »

Ontario Launches New Online Tool For Viewing Highway Improvements

The Ontario government has released a new online tool that provides the people of Ontario and businesses with information about highway projects in their communities, including the status of projects that are already underway and major construction projects slated for the future. The new online tool is part of the government’s plan to keep highways safe and reliable, while supporting ...

Read More »

Ontario Extends Emergency Orders – July 29

trillium

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended most emergency orders currently in force under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) until July 29, 2020. Keeping the emergency orders in place provides the government with the necessary flexibility to ensure the protection of vulnerable populations, such as seniors, while continuing to ...

Read More »

Ontario Accelerating the Development of Long-Term Care Homes

trillium

The Ontario government announced a redesigned funding model that will lead to the building of additional, modern long-term care homes providing seniors with the quality care they deserve. This new approach will help break down historic barriers and accelerate the construction of urgently needed long-term care projects, and new and redeveloped beds. Over the next five years, the government is ...

Read More »

L’Ontario accélère les travaux dans le secteur des soins de longue durée

trillium

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a annoncé un nouveau modèle de financement pour le secteur des soins de longue durée qui permettra la construction de nouveaux foyers modernes ou les aînés de l’Ontario recevront les soins de qualité qu’ils méritent. Cette nouvelle approche contribuera à éliminer les obstacles hérités du passé, à accélérer les travaux pour les projets urgents, à aménager ...

Read More »

Nearly All Businesses and Public Spaces to Reopen in Stage 3

trillium

The Ontario government announced nearly all businesses and public spaces will reopen in Stage 3 of the province’s reopening framework with public health and workplace safety measures and restrictions in place. As Ontario continues down the path to economic recovery, decisions on which regions will enter Stage 3 and when will be made in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer ...

Read More »

Ontario Reaches Agreement with Flying Post First Nation on Historic Land Claim

trillium

The Ontario government announced today the final settlement of a 115 year old land claim that addresses the shortfall of land received by Flying Post First Nation, as part of the James Bay Treaty (Treaty #9) that was originally signed in 1905. The $14.1 million settlement will contribute to the future economic prosperity of the First Nation. “I’m pleased that ...

Read More »

L’Ontario s’entend avec la Première Nation Flying Post à propos d’une revendication territoriale historique

trillium

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a annoncé aujourd’hui le règlement définitif d’une revendication territoriale qui remontait à plus de 115 ans et traitait de la cession insuffisante de terres à la Première Nation Flying Post dans le Traité de la Baie James (Traité no9) signé à l’origine en 1905. Les 14,1 millions de dollars octroyés à titre de règlement contribueront à ...

Read More »

L’Ontario élargit l’accès à l’économie numérique moderne

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario étend l’accès à un service fiable cellulaire et à large bande dans les régions mal desservies ou non desservies de la province. La période de demandes pour le Programme d’amélioration de la connectivité en Ontario (PACO), doté d’un budget de 150 millions de dollars, débute aujourd’hui. Ce financement contribuera à stimuler l’investissement économique et la création d’emplois ...

Read More »

Ontario Expanding Access to the Modern Digital Economy

The Ontario government is expanding access to reliable broadband and cellular service in underserved and unserved parts of the province. The application intake for the $150 million Improving Connectivity for Ontario program (ICON) opens today. This funding will help drive economic investment and job creation across the province, while allowing more people to work from home more efficiently, engage in ...

Read More »

Ontario Extends Emergency Orders

trillium

The Ontario government, in consultation with Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force that were made under s.7.0.2(4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to July 22, 2020. The extension was made to ensure the province maintains the necessary flexibility to protect public health and safety as more businesses reopen and people ...

Read More »

COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act Will Help Create Jobs and Opportunities, Build Stronger Communities

trillium

The Ontario government is taking the first step in a made-in-Ontario plan for growth, renewal and economic recovery. Today, the province introduced the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, proposed legislation that lays the foundation to restart jobs and development, strengthen communities, and create opportunity for people in every region of the province. Details of the legislation were provided by Premier Doug Ford, ...

Read More »