Provincial

Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, released the following statement: “As we take this opportunity to mark Seniors’ Month, we recognize that these are very challenging times for seniors as they continue to self-isolate due to the risk of COVID-19. Now more than ever, it is important that we come together to support our seniors and recognize and honour ...

The Ontario government is establishing a new Indigenous Women’s Advisory Council that will provide culturally-relevant advice on violence prevention. The Council will help confront and eliminate the root causes of violence so that Indigenous women and girls today, and for generations to come, will be able to live their lives feeling safe and secure. Today’s announcement is being made on ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario crée un nouveau Conseil consultatif des femmes autochtones qui sera chargé de prodiguer des conseils culturellement pertinents sur la prévention de la violence. Le Conseil s’attaquera aux causes de la violence et aura pour objectif de les éliminer afin que les femmes et les filles autochtones d’aujourd’hui et des générations futures puissent vivre en sécurité. L’annonce ...

The Ontario government announced that it will continue to support provincial electricity consumers by providing stability and greater customer choice, while helping those struggling to pay their energy bills as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Details of the new programs were provided by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a annoncé qu’il continuera à soutenir les consommateurs d’électricité de la province en leur offrant plus de stabilité et de choix tout en aidant celles et ceux qui ont de la difficulté à payer leurs factures d’énergie en raison de la pandémie de COVID-19. Le premier ministre Doug Ford était accompagné aujourd’hui de la vice-première ministre ...

After another disastrous outbreak of COVID-19 at Vista Care Community, a Sienna-owned home in Woodbridge, the NDP is joining the frontline staff in calling for the government to take over management of the home immediately. Staff represented by SEIU Healthcare says staffing levels at the home are so dangerously low that the private manager can’t properly oversee the crisis and ...

Today Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement on National Indigenous History Month: “National Indigenous History Month provides an opportunity for all Ontarians to celebrate Indigenous heritage, diversity and culture while acknowledging and reflecting on the achievements of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people. This month is an ideal time to learn more about the rich history ...

Aujourd’hui, Greg Rickford, ministre des Affaires autochtones, a fait la déclaration suivante au sujet du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone : « Le Mois national de l’histoire autochtone est une occasion pour tous les Ontariens et toutes les Ontariennes de célébrer l’héritage, la diversité et la culture autochtones tout en reconnaissant et en contemplant les réalisations des Premières Nations, des Métis ...

The Ontario government is taking steps to help ensure that as the economy gradually and safely reopens workers will have jobs to return to and businesses will be protected from incurring unsustainable termination costs. Today, the government announced that it has enacted a new regulatory amendment that will put non-unionized employees on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave during the COVID-19 outbreak ...

Alors qu’il procède à la relance graduelle et sécuritaire de l’économie, le gouvernement de l’Ontario prend des mesures pour s’assurer que les travailleuses et travailleurs ont un emploi à réintégrer et que les entreprises sont protégées contre l’engagement de frais prohibitifs en matière de licenciement. Le gouvernement a aujourd’hui annoncé qu’il a adopté de nouvelles modifications réglementaires qui mettront les ...

Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, issued the following statement on electricity rate relief measures during the COVID-19 outbreak. “Our government is committed to supporting families and business-owners as we plan for the safe and gradual reopening of the province. Since March 24, 2020, we have invested just over $175 million to deliver emergency rate relief to ...

Greg Rickford, ministre de l’Énergie, du Développement du Nord et des Mines, a fait la déclaration suivante au sujet des mesures d’allègement des tarifs d’électricité durant la pandémie de COVID-19. « Notre gouvernement s’engage à soutenir les familles et les propriétaires de petites entreprises alors que la province planifie sa réouverture graduelle et sécuritaire. Depuis le 24 mars 2020, nous avons investi un peu ...

The Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, Raymond Cho, issued the following statement to recognize National AccessAbility Week: “Our government is proud to work towards creating a society and economy that is accessible and inclusive for all Ontarians. I would like to thank all of the individuals, groups and partners who have been working towards creating a barrier-free Ontario. This year, ...

Raymond Cho, ministre des Services aux aînés et de l’Accessibilité, a émis la déclaration suivante pour souligner la Semaine nationale de l’accessibilité : « Notre gouvernement est fier de travailler à la création d’une société et d’une économie accessibles et inclusives pour toute la population de l’Ontario. Je désire remercier tous les particuliers, groupes et partenaires qui travaillent ensemble pour créer un ...

Today, the Ontario government made amendments to the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 regulation, enabling the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) to better support seniors living in retirement homes during the COVID-19 outbreak. The regulation change increases the emergency payment the RHRA can pay to eligible retirement home residents from $2,000 to $3,500. In the event of an emergency, such as an outbreak, this ...