Tag: Government of Ontario
Ontario Reducing Wait Times For Publicly Funded Surgeries And Diagnostics
Today, the Ontario government introduced the Your Health Act, 2023, which outlines the province’s next steps in its plan to reduce wait times for surgeries, procedures...
Ontario Stands Up For Forestry Workers And Denounces Unfair Duties
Today, Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement:
“The...
New “As Of Right” Rules A First In Canada To Attract...
With new “As of Right” rules, the Ontario government will allow health care workers registered in other provinces and territories to immediately start working...
YMCAs Across Ontario Welcome Child Care Affordability Milestone And Announcement To...
YMCAs across Ontario welcome announcements by the federal and provincial governments to advance the rollout of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) agreement....
Ontario Providing Free Naloxone Kits In Workplaces
The Ontario government is launching a first-of-its-kind program to make free naloxone kits (and free training) available at workplaces where there is a risk...
Ontario Investing In The Future Of Ornge Air Ambulance
The Ontario government is renewing Ornge Air Ambulance’s fixed wing fleet with a new fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft. This investment in the future of...
Ontario Expanding Access To MRI Services Across The Province
The Ontario government is improving people’s access to diagnostic imaging services and reducing wait times by investing over $20 million in operating funding to...
Ontario Upskilling More Nurses To Work In Critical Care
The Ontario government is investing over $4.6 million in the Michener Institute to remove financial barriers for nurses wanting to upskill to work in...
Province Recognizing Outstanding Contributions From Ontario Colleges Including Georgian
Yesterday, the Ontario government announced the winners of the annual Minister’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the Premier’s Awards for college graduates, which honour college...
Ontario Increasing Construction Funding For Long-Term Care Homes
The Ontario government is increasing its construction funding subsidy to support the cost of developing or redeveloping a long-term care home. This additional funding...