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Ontario Strengthening Protections Against Bullying and Violence at School

Partnerships will Help to Combat Sex-trafficking, Violence and Bullying of Students

The Ontario government is investing more than $550,000 in initiatives that will help keep kids safe in class and online. The funding will support programs that combat sex-trafficking, violence against women, bullying and cyberbullying.

According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 23 per cent of Ontario students reported being bullied at school and 22 per cent of Ontario students reported being bullied...

Town-Talk - Treasurer Manuela Batovanja discusses the 2022 Budget (Part 1)

Treasurer Manuela Batovanja discusses the recently approved 2022 Municipal Budget, including its effect on user costs.

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Ontario Strengthening Forestry and Mining Sectors

$1.9 million provincial investment fosters job creation and business expansion in Northern Ontario

The Ontario government is providing more than $1.9 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to seven projects that support and strengthen the forestry and mining sectors in Northern Ontario. Funds will go towards purchasing equipment, upgrading facilities, and establishing new businesses. This investment will build a stronger Ontario by creating jobs, expanding...

Ontario Expanding Mental Health and Addictions Services in Espanola and Surrounding Region

Funding Will Improve Access to Specialized Addictions Services and Supports

The Ontario government is investing over $1.2 million through the new Addictions Recovery Fund to immediately enhance access to addictions treatment supports in Espanola and Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation. This funding will be provided to Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre and Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation to expand access to a total of 10 new addictions treatment beds, helping hundreds of Ontarians in...

Ontario Keeping Province Open for Business

New measures proposed to protect movement of people and goods at international borders

The Ontario government is introducing a suite of new measures to protect international border crossings from unlawful disruptions that hurt people and businesses. These new measures include legislation that, if passed, would enable law enforcement to better protect jobs that rely on international trade and shield the economy from future disruptions like the recent illegal blockade of Windsor’s Ambassador Bridge,...