WELLAND — The Ontario government is expanding Ontario Corps by welcoming its latest partner Niagara College to help before, during and after emergencies. Through Ontario Corps, the province is delivering on its plan to protect Ontario by creating a network of partners and dedicated volunteers ready to respond to local emergencies and deploy critical resources at a moment’s notice. “Our partnership with Niagara College is focused on growth for our Ontario Corps volunteers,” sa

On July 6 and 7, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan and Minister of Energy and Mines, joined Premiers Ford and Smith in Calgary to unveil a proposed route for the new Northern Shield Energy Corridor that will transport crude oil from Alberta for refinement in Sarnia, Ontario—which will directly link to existing energy and shipping infrastructure. Proposed pipeline extensions to new and existing ports also create new opportunities to bring Canadian oil to tidewater and to mar

SUDBURY — As global demand for critical minerals continues to rise, the Ontario government is investing to accelerate the development and delivery of homegrown technologies that will unlock new mineral deposits, strengthen mining and processing capabilities and build a fully integrated, made-in-Ontario critical minerals supply chain. As part of its plan to build a stronger, more self-reliant economy, the government is investing more than $4 million through the Critical Minera

TORONTO — To make it easier for anglers and hunters to purchase licences and tags, the Ontario government is creating a new licensing system, FishHuntON. Launching in early 2027, FishHuntON will provide residents with more convenient and flexible ways to access licensing services, including a new easy-to-use mobile app. The new system will operate alongside existing service channels, ensuring residents can continue to access licensing services that work best for them. “Whethe

TORONTO — The Ontario government has officially opened the new temporary home of the Ontario Science Centre at Harbourfront Centre, ensuring visitors continue to have access to hands-on science and technology experiences while the new permanent facility is built at Ontario Place. The newly open Harbourfront location will bring a wave of new events, attractions and performances to the Toronto waterfront for families and visitors of all ages to enjoy. “By establishing the Ontar

WEBEQUIE FIRST NATION — Today, Premier Doug Ford, Webequie First Nation Chief Lorraine Whitehead, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships, Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, and Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines, celebrated the start of construction on the Webequie Supply Road, a historic milestone in the government’s plan to prot

KING CITY — The Ontario government is raising the speed limit from 100 km/hour to 110 km/hour on an additional 938 kilometres of provincial highways. The change builds on the safe and successful increase to speeds on 10 sections of provincial highways in 2024 and six sections of provincial highways in 2022, aligning with posted speed limits in other jurisdictions across Canada. Currently, 873 kilometres of provincial highways are posted at 110 km/hour. Once in effect, nearly

TORONTO — Today, the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario and the Honourable Gregor Robertson, federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, along with Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto, announced that Toronto is receiving $1.5 billion through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to reducing development charges by 40 to 60 per cent, depending on the unit

CLARINGTON — As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the government is announcing a historic $700 million investment from the Williams Treaties First Nations (WTFN) in the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). In 2025, the province authorized Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to engage First Nations for equity participation in the small modular reactor (SMR) project. This agreement marks another major milestone in

GRAND VALLEY — The Ontario government is delivering on its plan to protect Ontario communities by investing $3.1 million in Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) to support 15 projects that will restore and enhance 136 acres of wetlands across the Lake Ontario watershed. The funding is part of the province’s $9.6 million investment through the Wetlands Conservation Partner Program to support wetlands and protect communities against the threat of flooding, drought and other extreme wea

TORONTO – The Ontario government is celebrating 18 exceptional seniors receiving the 2025 Ontario Senior Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to the province and their communities. The 2025 recipients have made lasting impacts through community leadership, public service, charitable fundraising and volunteerism around the province as well as internationally. "It is my great pleasure to recognize 18 remarkable Ontario seniors whose generosity, leadership, and commit

TORONTO — The Ontario government is making it easier for young people to start and grow businesses across the province by investing an additional $6 million in Futurpreneur. The funding will give nearly 1,000 entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 to 39 access to financing, one-on-one mentorship, networking opportunities and business planning tools to grow their businesses and create jobs. As part of the province’s plan to protect Ontario, this investment will support more than

On June 22, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan and Minister of Energy and Mines, delivered a keynote address at the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Future of Energy Forum. "We laid out our government's bold vision for the province's energy future, as Ontario's energy demand is set to skyrocket by 75% over the next 25 years," said Minister Lecce. "We're building for future generations using Ontario's clean nuclear advantage: building made-in-Canada nuclear, on-time and on-budget,

MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is supporting $61 million in investments by 11 local health technology companies through the Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF), as they expand production capacity and commercialize their Ontario-made health technologies to provincial and global markets. With the first round of funding now fully deployed, the LSSUF program has officially leveraged nearly $75 million in investment, supporting over 1,000 good-paying jobs across 14 projects.

TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $60 million to equip teachers with modernized classroom resources and ensure students have access to high-quality learning opportunities no matter where they attend school. Through a new provincewide digital learning platform, students will gain access to interactive learning tools that help them track and improve their progress, while educators will be able to identify learning gaps earlier, tailor instruction and provide targete

On June 20, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan and Minister of Energy and Mines, attended the Hydro One Grid Games at their Training Centre in Kleinburg. MPP Lecce thanked the workers and their families for their continued hard work in keeping Ontario’s energy infrastructure operational. "These are the heroes that keep the lights on," said MPP Lecce. "For the third straight year, I made a point to stop by the Grid Games to thank the Hydro One workers that power our province

THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing $319,423 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help the City of Thunder Bay enhance the Terry Fox Monument and Visitor Centre. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, this investment will help preserve an iconic landmark, improve visitor experience and support local businesses and tourism in Northwestern Ontario. “Terry Fox is a Canadian hero whose Marathon of Hope impacted the lives of

PARIS, FRANCE — As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build the most competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy in the G7, the Ontario government is announcing that GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) and Canadian company Velan Inc. have signed a partnership agreement to explore opportunities to deploy Reactor Integral Isolation Valves (RIIVs) and Containment Isolation Valves (CIVs), critical pieces of safety equipment for BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) pr

TORONTO — This Father’s Day weekend, Ontario is inviting families to reel in some fun and enjoy the outdoors together for free. On June 20 and 21, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without purchasing a licence or Outdoors Card. “Some of the best memories are made out on the water,” said Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources. “Father’s Day weekend is a great chance to cast a line for the first time, or rediscover the joy of it, while getting out to enjoy Ontario’s be

THUNDER BAY — As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by building a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, Ontario is investing $2,804,955 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in strategic infrastructure upgrades at the Port of Thunder Bay and the Peninsula Harbour Port Authority in Marathon. Both terminals are key gateways in northwestern Ontario for expanding east-west trade in Canada, strengthening domestic supply chains