NORTH YORK – As part of its plan to protect Ontario by keeping energy costs down, the government is expanding its energy savings programs, introducing new rebates for energy-efficient home appliances and incentives for industrial, municipal, institutional and health-care organizations. Ontario’s energy savings programs are part of province’s 12-year, $10.9 billion Energy Efficiency Framework , the largest investment in energy-efficiency programs in Canadian history, and Energ

TORONTO  — The Ontario government is developing new measures that would require impaired drivers to pay ongoing child support if they kill a child’s parent or guardian. The initiative would build on recent measures passed in the Safer Roads and Communities Act, 2024 , and is part of the government’s ongoing work to protect Ontario families and communities by holding impaired drivers accountable for their reckless and illegal behaviour. These financial support measures would b

MARKHAM — The Ontario government is investing $3.74 million in skin and wound care training programs for 1,100 long-term care home staff, bringing residents faster, more convenient access to care, while reducing avoidable emergency department visits and hospital stays. The expanded program is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by investing in public services, including ensuring more seniors get the right care in the right place. "This investment marks as a momen

VAUGHAN —The Ontario government is supporting companies and workers impacted by U.S. tariffs by investing $16.5 million through the Ontario Together Trade Fund  (OTTF) to help them increase resilience, build capacity and re-shore critical supply chains to Ontario. "In the fight against President Trump's tariffs on our economy, our government will never turn our backs on Canadian workers," said Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan. "The Ontario Together Trade Fund is a targeted

TORONTO — The Ontario government is taking action to protect communities and combat hate incidents by investing an additional $12.75 million in the Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (AHSP). The grant helps faith-based and cultural organizations implement safety measures, including security guards, building upgrades and surveillance cameras to ensure their community spaces remain safe and secure. “Everyone in Ontario deserves to feel safe and respected in the spaces wher

TORONTO — As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant province, the government is investing approximately $83 million through the Building Ontario Fund (BOF) to create a new, multi-phased student housing development at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). The first phase of the project will result in a new 21-storey tower at 100 Bond Street, revitalizing a key area of the city and making student housing more affordable in

EDWARDSBURGH CARDINAL  — Construction is now underway on the single largest battery storage facility ever procured in Canadian history, supporting the Ontario government’s plan to deliver reliable, affordable and clean energy to power the province’s growing economy and communities. Once complete, the new Skyview 2 Battery Energy Storage System will provide enough capacity to power nearly 400,000 homes, strengthening the province’s electricity grid and protecting Ontario worke

SHANNONVILLE — The Ontario government is investing $10 million to make roads safer by preventing accidents and damage that can occur from potholes. Under the new Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, municipalities with populations of up to 10,000 people can apply for funding to support critical road maintenance and pothole repair. The program is part of the government’s work to protect Ontario by making record investments in infrastructure that will keep communities safe, k

TORONTO — Today, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy release d the 2025 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review:   A Plan to Protect Ontario , which supports the government’s plan to protect Ontario by building a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy by cutting red tape, investing in infrastructure, supporting workers, improving services and making life more affordable. "With President Trump taking direct aim against Ontario’s economy, our government is s

TORONTO – The Ontario government is investing an additional $26.7 million over two years in shelter spaces to protect survivors of gender-based violence and to strengthen the Family Court Support Worker program. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by improving access to services and supports, the funding will help increase accessibility at emergency shelters across the province and help victims navigate the family court system. “Our government is taking action

TORONTO  — As part of its plan to protect Ontario and Canada by building a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the Ontario government has awarded a contract to complete a feasibility study to establish a new Canadian East-West pipeline and energy corridor. The study will explore the benefits of building new pipelines with Canadian steel to carry Western Canadian oil and gas from Alberta and Saskatchewan to new and established refineries in southern Ontario a

TORONTO ― The Ontario government is investing more than $7 million to protect and promote the province’s literary arts and publishing sector. This funding will strengthen Ontario’s creative industries, while supporting local authors and cultural producers to deliver community-driven events and programming that showcase Ontario’s stories to the world. “Ontario’s literary and publishing sector is a cornerstone of our cultural identity,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Cultu

TORONTO – Today, the Ontario government announced it is accelerating Frontier Lithium’s world-class PAK Lithium Project near Red Lake, the first to move forward under Ontario’s ‘One Project, One Process’ (1P1P) framework. As part of its plan to protect Ontario workers and communities, the government is unlocking the full potential of the province’s metals and mining sector through the new framework, with this project marking a key step in building a fully integrated and self-

TORONTO — To protect Ontario families and communities during respiratory illness season, everyone six months and older can now receive their flu and COVID-19 vaccines at participating pharmacies, public health units and doctor and nurse practitioner offices across Ontario. “Getting immunized is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself, your loved ones and our communities,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “As we head into respiratory illness

TORONTO — As part of its plan to protect Ontario, lower costs and help more families realize the dream of homeownership, the provincial government is proposing to rebate the full 8 per cent provincial portion of the HST for first-time home buyers on new homes valued up to $1 million. The province’s proposal, which will be included in the 2025 Fall Economic Statement, would save first-time home buyers up to $80,000 off the cost of a new home when combined with existing provinc

ST. THOMAS — Today, the Ontario government marked a major milestone in the construction of Volkswagen’s PowerCo facility in St. Thomas, which is on track to become Canada's largest electric vehicle (EV) battery plant with initial production set to begin in 2027. With contracts awarded to two Ontario-based companies, concrete pouring is officially underway at PowerCo’s $7 billion EV manufacturing facility, laying the foundation for the 350-acre industrial site. “At a time of i

TORONTO – Today, Minister Stephen Lecce announced the launch of the Panel for Utility Leadership and Service Excellence (PULSE), a strategic advisory group that will ensure the province’s electricity distribution system can power the most competitive economy in the G7. This panel of industry experts and municipal representatives will support Energy for Generations ,  the government’s long-term plan to deliver reliable energy that is affordable for families, supports job creat

TORONTO — As part of its plan to protect Ontario and strengthen public services through the upcoming Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government is investing $1.1 billion over three years to extend home care services and the Hospital to Home (H2H) program to thousands more patients every year. By expanding access to convenient care at home for patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital, these investments will ease pressures on the health-care system and free up b

BOWMANVILLE — As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the province is investing $1 billion through the Building Ontario Fund in the first small modular reactors (SMRs) in the G7 at Darlington Nuclear Station. Ontario’s SMRs will create 18,000 jobs during construction with 3,700 jobs during operation, while contributing $38.5 billion to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over 65 years. “With rising instability

HALIFAX –  In a major step towards Canada’s clean energy future, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce joined Nova Scotia’s Premier and Minister of Energy Tim Houston in Halifax to sign a landmark agreement to collaborate on the development of small modular reactors (SMRs). This new partnership taps into Ontario’s global leadership and expertise in SMR technology to help drive Nova Scotia’s clean energy transition, while reinforcing Canada’s position as a world