DESERONTO –  The Ontario government is increasing the Indigenous Energy Support Program (IESP) by $10 million, a 66 per cent increase over last year, bringing the province’s total annual investment in the IESP to $25 million. This investment is an important part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by strengthening Indigenous leadership in the sector and funding community-led energy projects that will ensure the province has the affordable, secure, clean and reliable e

TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government launched the Protect Ontario Financing Program, the first phase of the $5 billion Protecting Ontario Account that was announced in the 2025 provincial Budget . The Protect Ontario Financing Program will provide Ontario-based businesses that have been impacted by higher (section 232) tariff rates, including the steel, aluminum and auto sectors, with up to $1 billion in liquidity support in the form of loans to protect workers and operati

TORONTO  — Today, the Ontario government issued a request for proposals  (RFP) to conduct a feasibility study exploring how best to establish a new economic and energy corridor. This corridor would include new Alberta-to-Ontario pipelines, bringing Western Canadian oil and gas to refineries in Southern Ontario and tidewater ports including a new deep-sea port on the coast of James Bay. These new pipelines, built entirely within Canada using Ontario and Canadian steel, would h

MARKHAM  — The Ontario government has awarded a contract to design and build the twin tunnels for the Yonge North Subway Extension, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to protect Ontario in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty by investing in transit to reduce gridlock, support economic growth and keep workers on the job. "This extension is a win for families and workers in York Region", said Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan. "It will mean shorte

BARRIE — The Ontario government is investing $89 million to protect seniors by making the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care (CPLTC) program permanent and expanding services offered in First Nations communities. The CPLTC program provides 24/7 access to non-emergency medical supports, such as routine diagnostic procedures, at-home treatments and remote monitoring to ensure more seniors can age safely in their own homes. “Since launching in 2020 and expanding across the

NORTH YORK – Today, the Ontario government announced it has launched the Nuclear Isotope Innovation Council of Ontario (NIICO), a new expert advisory panel that will help leverage Ontario’s world-class nuclear fleet to double the number of medical isotopes produced in the province over the next four years. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the integrated energy plan  lays the groundwork to expand the province’s nuclear advantage as an essential part of the

TORONTO, July 29, 2025  – Earlier today, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan and York University unveiled the new sign today at the site of its future School of Medicine building next to the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital in the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct. “As Member of Provincial Parliament for King—Vaughan, I ensured that Ontario's government stepped up in a big way to build York University’s new School of Medicine, with a focus on training more family doctors, right

TORONTO  — The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect workers by launching the sixth round of the Skills Development Fund  (SDF) Training Stream. This round will provide $260 million for innovative projects that support the hiring, training and upskilling of workers in manufacturing, health care, construction, automotive and other skilled trades. This investment is part of the government’s $2.5 billion investment through SDF to protect Ontario work

HUNTSVILLE  — Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe in joining the...

SUDBURY — The Ontario government is securing the province’s economic future by investing more than $7 million to launch a new intake of...

HUNTSVILLE  — Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was joined by British Columbia Premier David Eby, Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton, Northwest...

TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $10 million in emergency preparedness grants to strengthen the response capabilities of...

TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $2.2 million to help protect and strengthen access to inclusive spaces for all Ontarians....

THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing up to $10 million and launching the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) for 2025...

TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $35 million to help long-term care homes across the province support residents with complex...

KITCHENER – The Ontario government is taking action to prioritize electricity for data centres that support the province’s economic...

TORONTO —The Ontario government is supporting small businesses and encouraging local tourism by allowing alcohol to be served and...

RICHMOND HILL  — The Ontario government is investing $155 million over two years to add 57 new community surgical and diagnostic centres...

MISSISSAUGA  — The Ontario government is marking the groundbreaking of Trillium Health Partners’ new Peter Gilgan Mississauga...

TORONTO  — The Ontario government has unveiled the final designs  for the new Ontario Place public space, marking a major milestone in...