TORONTO — The Ontario government is proposing a regulatory amendment to the Highway Traffic Act that would allow single-occupant vehicles to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes during off-peak hours, making better use of existing highway infrastructure to help reduce gridlock and keep drivers moving on provincial highways.

BROCKVILLE — As part of its work to keep dangerous offenders behind bars by building and expanding jails and correctional facilities, the Ontario government is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to build the new Brockville Correctional Complex and expand the St. Lawrence Valley Correctional and Treatment Centre. The project will add 295 new correctional beds in Eastern Ontario and is part of the government’s plan to add 1,436 new correctional beds across the province

SUDBURY— The Ontario government is expanding Ontario Corps by welcoming its latest partner Ontario Mine Rescue (OMR) to leverage their expertise and equipment during an emergency. Through Ontario Corps, the province is delivering on its plan to protect Ontario by creating a network of partners and dedicated volunteers ready to respond to local emergencies and deploy critical resources at a moment’s notice.