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November 25, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: “Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we come together to condemn misogyny and sexism in all of their forms, and remain steadfast in our work to ending gender-based violence ...

On Tuesday, Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General Mary Simon delivered her first Speech from the Throne.   “The Métis Nation of Ontario is pleased to see a strong, female Indigenous leader in this role and looks forward to working with Governor General Simon, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal government Cabinet in the months to come,” said MNO President ...

Ontario is launching the first of two new Mobile Live Fire Training Units to help support fire services’ firefighter training needs. The new mobile training units, part of the province’s plan to expand and modernize access to firefighting training, will bring additional high-quality, hands-on training directly to fire services in all regions of the province. “As we work to build ...

The Ontario government is providing financial support to workers by expanding the Second Career Program and proposing to extend the Ontario Jobs Training Tax Credit. The training program would be expanded to serve more people on social assistance, those who are self-employed, gig workers, youth, newcomers, and others who need a hand up, while the tax credit would be extended ...

On Saturday, February 13, 2021, approximately 07:21 pm, officers of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision (MVC), involving a pickup truck and tractor-trailer unit (TTU) on Highway 17, approximately 30km west of Marathon near the Little Pic River Bridge. Officers arrived on the scene to find a blue TTU in ...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Child Day: “Today, on National Child Day, we celebrate the rights of children, the fearless leaders of today and tomorrow, and recommit to helping them lead fulfilling lives. We all play a role in ensuring that they are protected from harm, that they are loved and cared for, ...

Yesterday Grassy Narrows First Nation launched a legal action against Ontario for issuing nine mining exploration permits which authorize companies to drill for gold on Grassy Narrows Territory. The legal action asks the court to cancel the permits which Ontario issued without consulting Grassy Narrows, and without their consent. Grassy Narrows asserts that the permits violate both Grassy Narrows’ Indigenous ...

Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante sur la Journée mondiale du diabète et le 100e anniversaire de la découverte de l’insuline : « Le diabète est une maladie chronique qui touche des centaines de millions de personnes au Canada et dans le monde. Aujourd’hui, en cette Journée mondiale du diabète, nous nous allions à la communauté internationale ...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Diabetes Day and the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin: “Diabetes is a chronic health condition experienced by hundreds of millions of people in Canada and around the world. Today on World Diabetes Day, we unite with the global community to raise awareness about this disease and ...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “Today, we honour the women and men who served, and continue to serve our country, in times of war, conflict, and peace. We pause to remember their brave sacrifices, and acknowledge a debt we can never repay. We pay tribute to those who have lost their lives, ...

Nov 11, 2021 at 06:58 Media release of November 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. The Township of Manitouwadge has been advised that the Manitouwadge Fire Department has returned to active duty in advance of a special Council Meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. this evening. Mayor John MacEachern states, “We have agreed to meet with members of the Fire Department to ...

The Ontario government is investing more than $529,000 through the True Patriot Love Foundation to expand access to specialized mental health services and support for Ontario’s veterans returning to civilian life. The funding will be directed to community-based programs offering group counselling, and supports for women who suffered sexual trauma during combat. “Our veterans have made tremendous sacrifices to keep ...

The Ontario government is investing $18.5 million over three years to support survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking by increasing access to safe and affordable housing, employment assistance and childcare through the Transitional and Housing Support Program. The funding will enhance access to services at five on-reserve Indigenous shelter and family healing programs and help alleviate long-term pressures on ...

The week of November 7-13, 2021 has been designated as Crime Prevention Week in Ontario. In partnership with the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Solicitor General and OACP the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will place emphasis on crime prevention, community safety and well-being. This year’s theme for Crime Prevention Week is: “Safer Communities, Stronger Ontario”. We are fortunate ...

Alors que l’Ontario souligne la Semaine de la prévention du crime, le gouvernement demande aux Ontariens et Ontariennes de se mobiliser dans leur collectivité en prenant quelques mesures simples pour assurer leur propre sécurité et empêcher la criminalité tout au long de l’année. La Semaine de la prévention du crime, qui se déroule du 7 au 13 novembre, est un ...