TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government introduced the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025  that would, if passed, protect Ontario’s economy and keep workers on the job by cutting red tape, getting shovels in the ground faster and supporting the construction of homes, roads and infrastructure. The proposed legislation also includes measures that would reduce gridlock, relieve backlog at the Landlord and Tenant Board and promote increased supply of rental housing. "This

TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government introduced the Building a More Competitive Economy Act and related initiatives that would, if passed, protect and strengthen the province’s economy by streamlining regulatory processes, championing local businesses, advancing labour mobility and increasing competitiveness. These measures will help build a resilient and self-sustaining economy that can withstand disruption and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while making Ontario the

TORONTO  – Today, the Ontario government delivered another commitment in its plan to protect Ontario workers and communities by unlocking the full potential of Ontario’s metals and mining sector, including the Ring of Fire, through the launch of the new ‘One Project, One Process’ (1P1P) framework. Starting today, mining companies can apply to have advanced exploration and mine development projects designated under the 1P1P framework, with the first designation expected in the

NOBLETON — Today, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, joined King Township officials for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Senior Room at the Nobleton Arena, delivered by the Ontario government through the Seniors Active Living Centre Program (SALC). MPP Lecce strongly advocated for the establishment of a new Senior Room in Nobleton, successfully delivering $72,000 in start up and operating funding for this year followed by $55,000 in subsequent annual funding.

PEEL REGION - As part of its plan to protect Ontario and support the energy needs of growing communities, the government has reached a key milestone in the Northwest GTA Transmission Corridor Identification Study. The province is proposing to reduce the boundaries of the transmission corridor and release lands that are no longer required for protection, reducing the lands held for the transmission and highway corridors by approximately 40 per cent. The transmission corridor

MAPLE —  Today, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, officially opened Vaughan’s First Youth Wellness Hub after initially announcing the facility in January of this year. This is the first Youth Wellness Hub that will serve youth aged 12 to 25 in King and Vaughan and is part of the Ontario government’s plan to make it faster and easier for young people to connect to mental health and substance use support. The Maple Youth Wellness Hub is located at 321-9401 Jane Street near t

VAUGHAN — The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation next month that will ban the use of municipal automated speed enforcement cameras across the province, ensuring they are no longer used as a form of revenue. To improve road safety, the province will instead establish a new provincial fund to help affected municipalities implement alternative safety measures, including proactive traffic-calming initiatives like speed bumps, roundabouts, raised crosswalks and cu

BRAMPTON — Today, the Ontario government launched the next call for proposals  to create and expand approximately 75 primary care teams that will connect 500,000 more people to a primary care clinician. This over $250 million investment is part of the government’s $2.1 billion Primary Care Action Plan and brings the province one step closer to connecting everyone in Ontario to convenient primary care by 2029. "Families in King and Vaughan have made clear that we need more fam

TORONTO — The Ontario government is protecting families and vulnerable people from respiratory illnesses by preparing to launch its fall immunization programs. To help prevent serious illness, everyone is encouraged to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they become available as well as RSV immunization for those eligible. “As we head into respiratory illness season, our government is using every tool in our toolbox to protect our communities, families and our most

PICTON — The Ontario government is investing nearly $60 million to create more camping opportunities for families and outdoor enthusiasts at some of the province’s most popular provincial parks, adding up to 300 new campsites and upgrading 800 campsites with electrical service. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, this historic investment will make it easier for more people to camp at world-class Ontario Parks destinations while boosting domestic and internati

PICTON — The Ontario government is investing nearly $60 million to create more camping opportunities for families and outdoor enthusiasts at some of the province’s most popular provincial parks, adding up to 300 new campsites and upgrading 800 campsites with electrical service. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, this historic investment will make it easier for more people to camp at world-class Ontario Parks destinations while boosting domestic and internati

ST. THOMAS — The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $107 million from Element5, a homegrown mass timber manufacturer, to expand the company’s operations in St. Thomas. This investment will create 150 new, good-paying jobs across the region and enable Element5 to double its production capacity, supporting Ontario’s domestic supply chain through the use of Ontario forestry products and meeting the rising demand for sustainable building materials and modular homes.

TORONTO – To protect Ontario’s health-care system by providing more connected and convenient care to people around the province, the government is consulting to expand the scopes of practice for a wide range of regulated health professionals, including optometrists, psychologists and physiotherapists. This expansion would improve access to timely care, reduce pressure on the health-care system and allow more providers to work to the full extent of their training and expertise

HAMILTON — The Ontario government is investing $18 million to increase production of life-saving medical isotopes at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor. This investment will expand operations to 24 hours a day, seven days a week, create 16 new, good-paying jobs in Hamilton and produce custom medical isotopes for up to 84,000 treatments each year. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, leveraging the province’s nuclear advantage will further position Ontario as a globa

MACTIER — The Ontario government is investing $3.2 million in two projects to protect jobs and support the construction of Canada’s first purpose-built goalball court at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind’s (CNIB) Lake Joseph Centre in Muskoka, and upgrades to the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Children and Youth Camp in Burk’s Falls. These projects are part of the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) , a provincewide initiative to rev

TORONTO – The Ontario government is investing $3 million to protect the province’s Francophone community by creating jobs and driving economic growth through the 2025-26 Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP).  Funding will help 71 organizations and businesses around the province strengthen the cultural and economic impact of Franco-Ontarians by expanding service offerings, improving employee training, increasing community outreach and expanding hiring. “Our government h

COURTRIGHT –  Today, the Ontario government announced that Hydro One is breaking ground on the St. Clair Transmission Line, a major infrastructure project that supports the province’s plan to protect Ontario by securing provincial energy supplies, fuelling economic growth and creating good-paying jobs. The new 64-kilometre, double-circuit 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission line will connect the County of Lambton and Municipality of Chatham-Kent, while expanding the existing Chath

BRAMPTON  — Ontario has taken a major step in its plan to protect the province’s health-care system by opening a new medical school at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). This fall, 176 students will begin their medical school education at the university’s new Brampton campus, which was built with a nearly $180 million investment by the provincial government. “Our government is delivering on our plan to protect and improve access to health care in Ontario by opening our fi

September 03, 2025 TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $9.6 million to launch applications for the Wetlands Conservation Partner Program . The program supports wetland restoration and enhancement projects in the Great Lakes and surrounding areas to help protect communities against the threat of flooding, drought and other extreme weather events. “Wetlands make communities more resilient. They act as natural infrastructure that protect our homes and businesses agains

August 28, 2025   MAPLE — Today, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, announced $10 million to support the development of the Family Recreation Area at North Maple Regional Park, transforming a former landfill into a vibrant year-round hub for sports, recreation and culture. This investment is part of the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — a provincewide initiative to revitalize local facilities, protect jobs, grow the economy and promot