GREATER SUDBURY — Today, as Ontario continues its work to protect workers and communities from U.S. tariffs by unlocking critical minerals and building mines faster, Premier Doug Ford was in Northern Ontario to celebrate accessing the first nickel ore at the Onaping Depth Project. This 2,600-metre-deep extension of Glencore Canada’s existing Craig Mine, which was shut down in 2009, is the result of a nearly $2 billion investment that will provide a significant new source of h

VAUGHAN — Today, the governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the City of Vaughan is receiving up to $697.2 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to reduce development charges by 50 per cent for residential developments from March 30, 2026 to March 31, 2029. Furthermore, for qualifying residential developments that meet specified construction milestones, Vaughan is eliminating development charges altogether fr

VAUGHAN — Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, and Laura Smith, MPP for Thornhill, announced that First Chinese Seniors’ Association of Vaughan (FCSAV) has received a Seniors Community Grant bringing seniors together in Thornhill. “Seniors helped built this country, now we are giving back to the greatest generation,” said Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan. “The First Chinese Seniors’ Association of Vaughan is a major pillar of our community — by investing nearly $10,000 — o

Ontario Breaks Ground on Major Upgrades to Durham College Oshawa GO Station OSHAWA — The Ontario government has started major construction to expand Durham College Oshawa GO Station, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to support two-way, all-day GO train service on the Lakeshore East line. The expansion includes two new tracks to support faster, more frequent GO service for thousands of commuters across Durham Region, connecting more people to housing and jobs a

ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP — As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a stronger, self-reliant economy, the Ontario government is announcing that Ontario and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) are investing $500,000 in growth readiness funding to St. Clair Township to take the next steps on new electricity generation, including potential for natural gas and nuclear, at OPG’s Lambton site. Ontario is taking action to bolster its energy security in the face of President Trump’s lat

CRANBERRY — As part of the Ontario government’s work to widen Highway 69 from two to four lanes, the province is investing in the relocation of a Canadian National Railway Company (CN) rail line within the Township of Mowat and the Municipality of Killarney. The remaining 68 kilometres of work to widen Highway 69 between Parry Sound and Sudbury will be split into six sections, four of which will be under heavy construction by the end of next year. This work will improve north

AROLAND FIRST NATION — Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships, Aroland First Nation Chief Joseph Sonny Gagnon, Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, and Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines, announced that work commenced on major upgrades to the Anaconda and Painter Lake roads as of June 30, 2026, marking another significant mil

HAMILTON — Today, the Ontario government announced that in response to the United States’ newly enacted section 338 tariffs on a range of Canadian imports, the province will be immediately broadening eligibility for the Protect Ontario Financing Program (POFP) to protect impacted Ontario workers and businesses. Working in tandem with the province’s existing tariff-relief measures, the expansion will ensure businesses whose exports are impacted by this new 50 per cent spike, a

OAKVILLE — The Ontario government is investing $1.59 million in Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) to help more than 37,000 children and youth across Ontario participate in sport and recreation programs. Through the Inclusive Grassroots Recreation (IGR) program, this investment is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by creating healthier communities, expanding opportunities for young people and ensuring more families can access the benefits of sport an

OTTAWA — The Ontario government is investing nearly $75 million in programs that will train thousands of students and workers over the next three years for rewarding careers in long-term care. These investments are part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by helping more people train, upskill and gain the skills needed to land good-paying jobs as health-care professionals in long-term care and ensure residents get the quality of care and quality of life they need and

NORTH GRENVILLE — As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is investing $865,000 in the Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA) to enhance private forest management and establish new supply chains for mill by-products and underused wood known as forest biomass. This investment will support healthy, productive forests, protect good-paying jobs and build a strong, self-reliant economy by testing a business model that could double sustainable private harvesting over the

BRADFORD — The Ontario government is delivering on its plan to protect Ontario by opening 18,300 new student spaces and 1,130 licensed child care spaces this fall in communities across the province. Through an investment of over $1 billion, 35 new and expanded schools will support growing communities by giving students the modern learning spaces they need to succeed in their studies and prepare for in-demand careers. The government is investing $30 billion over its 10-year pl

GOLDEN LAKE — The Ontario government is investing over $2.1 million in four projects to increase forest sector competitiveness and drive innovative uses for mill by-products and underused wood known as forest biomass. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and build a competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, these investments will position the forest sector to unlock new markets, bolster supply chains and protect good-paying jobs. “Our government is helpi

OTTAWA — Today, Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, announced at the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference that the Ontario government is connecting 600,000 more people to a family doctor or primary care provider by launching the next call for proposals in September 2026, to create or expand approximately 78 primary care teams. This new $250 million investment is part of the government’s $3.4 billion Primary Care Action Plan and bring

OTTAWA — The Ontario government is supporting workers’ training and economic growth through the sixth round of the Skills Development Fund Training Stream. Through an investment of more than $9.8 million across six training projects, Ontario aims to help nearly 1,150 workers and jobseekers access training and prepare for rewarding, in-demand careers across major Canadian industries. These projects will deliver specialized training in critical industries, including the skilled

Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, hosted Nolan Quinn, Ontario Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security at Boreal Farms in King City to showcase their partnership with Seneca Polytechnic in preparing Ontario's future workforce through innovative, hands-on training in sustainable agriculture and agri-tech. "Our government is ensuring young people are trained and ready for good-paying careers in in-demand sectors," said MPP Lecce. "It was great to

OTTAWA — Today at the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference, Premier Doug Ford announced that as part of the government’s ongoing record investments in community infrastructure, applications are now open for the next round of the $500 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF). This round of CSRIF will make $100 million available for funding, with applications open from August 17 to December 22, 2026. Premier Ford also confir

OTTAWA — The governments of Ontario and Canada are investing $1 billion to help municipalities, that do not levy development charges, build more homes. The funding is being provided through a new Non-Development Charge Municipalities Stream (Non-DC Stream) made possible by the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build. These funds will help eligible municipalities build and renew critical infrastructure, such as roads, bridges and water systems that enable new housing and protect t

SCARBOROUGH — The Ontario government is investing $35 million to help long-term care homes across the province support residents with complex needs. The Local Priorities Fund (LPF) supports initiatives that connect people with the right care for them, reducing unnecessary emergency department visits and hospital stays. This investment is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by ensuring long-term care residents get the quality of care and quality of life they need

TORONTO — Effective August 17, 2026, the Ontario government is bringing into force new measures to strengthen the province’s bail system and protect Ontario communities. As part of the government’s comprehensive bail strategy and ongoing work to make bail more real and consequential for people accused of serious crimes, these new measures will improve bail compliance, keep violent, repeat offenders behind bars and make it easier for the province to collect forfeited bail paym