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Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, issued the following statement in response to the federal government’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement: “Ontario stands ready to work with our federal partners on shared priorities such as building homes and critical infrastructure while making life easier and more affordable for Ontario families. While several of the measures contained in today’s federal Fall Economic Statement ...

November 14, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 75th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III: “Today, I join Canadians as well as people across the Commonwealth and around the world in celebrating the 75th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada. “His Majesty has been a constant presence in ...

Wetlands play an essential role in water filtering, flood prevention, and serve as a habitat for many species. Currently, provincial policies are in place to preserve wetlands, but at what cost? In Northern Policy Institute’s latest report, authors Don and Laura McConnell set out to examine if the current province-wide rules protecting wetlands disproportionately affect Northern Ontario’s economic growth. The ...

October 4, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Premier-designate of Manitoba, Wab Kinew, to congratulate him on his election as the next premier and first First Nations premier of Manitoba, and to discuss shared priorities. The Prime Minister and the Premier-designate spoke about the importance of working together on making life more affordable, improving health ...

La cérémonie d’installation de madame Edith Dumont à titre de 30e lieutenante-gouverneure de l’Ontario aura lieu le mardi 14 novembre 2023 dans l’enceinte de l’Assemblée législative à Queen’s Park. De plus amples renseignements sur cette installation seront communiqués ultérieurement. L’honorable Elizabeth Dowdeswell continuera d’exercer ses fonctions de lieutenante-gouverneure jusqu’à l’installation de madame Dumont.

The installation ceremony of Madame Edith Dumont as Ontario’s 30th Lieutenant Governor will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in the Queen’s Park Legislative Chamber. Further and more detailed information about the installation will be released at a later date. The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell continues in office as Lieutenant Governor until the installation of Madame Dumont.

Premier Doug Ford announced changes to his Cabinet yesterday, September 22, 2023: David Piccini becomes Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development; Andrea Khanjin becomes Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; Todd McCarthy becomes Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery; and Vijay Thanigasalam becomes Associate Minister of Transportation. Andrea Khanjin will retain additional responsibilities as Deputy Government ...

September 22, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Prime Minister welcomed the President to Canada and expressed the solidarity of all Canadians with the people of Ukraine as they continue to resist Russia’s brutal and unjustifiable war of aggression. Prime Minister Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to stand with Ukraine ...

Le 17 septembre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Semaine de l’égalité des sexes : « Aujourd’hui, les Canadiens marquent le début de la Semaine de l’égalité des sexes, qui se déroule jusqu’au 23 septembre. Cette semaine, nous célébrons le travail accompli pour faire progresser l’égalité des sexes, nous reconnaissons ...

September 17, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Gender Equality Week: “Today, Canadians mark the beginning of Gender Equality Week, which runs until September 23. This week, we celebrate the progress made in advancing gender equality, recognize the significant achievements of women and gender-diverse people, and reaffirm our commitment to building a ...

September 14, 2023 London, Ontario A strong middle class means a strong Canada. At a time when global inflation has driven up the cost of necessities like groceries, and housing costs are too high for too many, people are worried about their families. The Government of Canada has been working to put more money back in the pockets of middle-class ...

The community of North Caribou Lake First Nation is celebrating its connection to the province’s clean electricity grid after the energization of the First Nation-led Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project, ending the community’s reliance on costly diesel generation. Earlier this summer, Bearskin Lake First Nation also celebrated its connection to the provincial grid. “Congratulations to Wataynikaneyap Power and North Caribou Lake ...

9 septembre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante concernant le décès de l’honorable Monique Bégin : « C’est avec tristesse que j’ai appris aujourd’hui le décès de l’honorable Monique Bégin, enseignante, universitaire, ancienne ministre respectée et pionnière pour les Canadiennes. « Née à Rome, en Italie, Mme Bégin a d’abord été enseignante, puis elle ...

September 9, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin: “I was saddened today to hear of the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin, a respected teacher, academic, former Cabinet minister, and trailblazer for Canadian women. “Born in Rome, Italy, Ms. Bégin was a teacher, who became ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford announced changes to his Cabinet with a renewed team that will deliver on the government’s promise to build Ontario. “As our province’s population and economy grow, it’s never been more important for us to build Ontario,” said Premier Doug Ford. “As we continue to attract billions of dollars in new investments to create better jobs with ...