TORONTO — The Ontario government is strengthening the rules for Ontario’s social assistance programs to ensure that only people who are living in Canada legally can receive financial assistance from Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program. The new regulations, which take effect immediately, will protect taxpayer dollars and ensure Ontario’s social assistance programs are focused on supporting only families and individuals facing financial hardship who are lega

GUELPH — Today, the Ontario government launched a framework for its Data Centre Playbook, which will help the province attract the best data centre investments that drive economic growth, ensure Canadians’ data remains in Canada and deliver significant and meaningful benefits to local communities. This framework will also ensure data centres pay the full cost of electricity, with the government only offering non-financial support to attract investments. As part of the governm

SCARBOROUGH — The Ontario government is supporting workers’ training and upskilling through the sixth round of the Skills Development Fund Training Stream. Through an investment of more than $10.9 million across ten training projects, Ontario aims to help nearly 2,000 workers and jobseekers access training and prepare for rewarding, in-demand careers across Ontario’s health-care system. These projects will deliver specialized training, work placements, mentorship and career s