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Ontario Investing $400,000 to Support Youth Accessibility Leaders Through Rick Hansen Foundation
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $400,000 to support the Rick Hansen Foundation in delivering a national Youth Leadership Summit in 2027 that will empower young people to champion accessibility and inclusion in their communities. The funding follows Premier Doug Ford joining leaders from other provinces and territories today to sign a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to advancing accessibility and reducing physical barriers for Canadians with
Stephen Lecce, MPP
Jul 222 min read


Ontario Joins Landmark Canada-Wide Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales Agreement
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI — Today, Premier Doug Ford along with premiers of eight other Canadian provinces — British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador — signed a historic agreement that will allow direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales of alcoholic beverages between their individual jurisdictions for personal use. This new agreement is building a more open and united Canadian economy by removing a major
Stephen Lecce, MPP
Jul 214 min read


Ontario Opens Nominations for 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Awards
TORONTO — The Ontario government is opening nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, to recognize the outstanding efforts of the province’s agri-food leaders. These awards recognize the achievements of Ontario’s world-class farmers, processors, industry organizations and businesses that protect the province’s food independence and make Ontario’s nearly $53 billion agri-food industry a global leader in food production. “The success of Ontario’s agri-food sect
Stephen Lecce, MPP
Jul 202 min read
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