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Premier Ford Welcomes Governor General Mary Simon to Ontario

Ceremony at Queen’s Park Marks Her Excellency’s First Official Visit to the Province

Premier Doug Ford is welcoming Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada and Mr. Whit Fraser, on their first official visit to Ontario.

“On behalf of the Ontario government, I am honoured to welcome Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon on her first official visit to our province,” said Premier Doug Ford. “As Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General, she is a role...

Ontario Strengthening Supports for LGBT2SQ Children and Youth in Care

Investment to develop affirming and inclusive services and supports

The Ontario government is investing more than $800,000 to develop new services and supports that respond to the distinct needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Two Spirit and queer (LGBT2SQ) children, youth and families in the child welfare system. The funding is being provided to the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) to roll out initiatives such as trips to inclusive and gender affirming camps for youths...

Ontario Training 500 People for Healthcare Careers in the North

 

The Ontario government is working for workers by investing more than $7 million to provide free training and paid job placements to over 500 people in Northern Ontario. Developed by Northern College, this program will train job seekers and unemployed workers for meaningful careers in healthcare and long-term care and provide participants with up to $3,000 to cover expenses as they complete the training and $1,000 to employers for each work placement they offer.

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Town-Talk - Treasurer Manuela Batovanja discusses the 2022 Budget (Part 2)

Treasurer Manuela Batovanja discusses the recently approved 2022 Municipal Budget, including the effect on services and planned capital projects.

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Ontario Making it Easier to Volunteer

Government eliminating fees for police record checks for volunteers

The Ontario government is eliminating the cost of police record checks for volunteers of all ages looking to give their time and skills to the causes they care about. This includes Criminal Record Checks and Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Checks, which are commonly required by organizations that work with volunteers.

Beginning April 1, 2022, amendments to the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 will remove the fee for...