Ontario and NAN Sign New Treaty Relationship Agreement Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler today marked the signing of a new agreement to strengthen the relationship between the province and Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Premier Wynne and Grand Chief Fiddler were at Queen’s [Read more]
Province Partnering with Local Business to Create and Maintain 176 Highly Skilled Jobs in White River Ontario is supporting White River Forest Products to upgrade and modernize its sawmill in White River, helping to create and maintain 176 highly skilled jobs and boost economic growth. White River [Read more]
Ontario Providing More Convenience and Choice for Consumers Starting today, 87 more grocery stores across Ontario can sell beer and cider, increasing convenience and choice for consumers. Across the province, there are now over 350 grocery stores authorized to sell beer and cider, of which up to [Read more]
Province Supporting Indigenous Economic Development Ontario is investing in 13 projects in Northwestern Ontario to provide job training for young Indigenous people and help them start their careers. The support includes funding for: The Majiishkaa Community Organization to deliver the Mink Lake [Read more]
Ontario Supporting Revitalization Projects in Northern Ontario Ontario is helping to enhance attractions in Schreiber and Terrace Bay to attract more tourists and boost the local economies. In Terrace Bay, the province, through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), will help the [Read more]
Province Supporting First Nation to Expand Culturally Appropriate Care Ontario is funding a feasibility study to build a replacement facility for the Reverend Tommy Beardy Memorial Wee Che He Wayo-Gamik Family Treatment Centre in Muskrat Dam First Nation. The centre provides people struggling [Read more]
Gélinas says couple reunification should be a priority in long-term care QUEEN’S PARK, ON – NDP Health critic Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas once again called on the Liberal Minister of Health this morning to prioritize the reunification of 91 year old Gottfried Adler and his 88 year old [Read more]
More Patients and Families in the Geraldton Area to receive compassionate palliative care closer to home Ontario is partnering with local communities to add 1 new hospice bed to the Geraldton District Hospital that will provide patients and families in Geraldton with better access to compassionate [Read more]
Ontario and Indigenous partners are working together to improve access to care and increase the involvement of Indigenous communities in developing and delivering their health services. This includes direct funding for communities to enhance access to care, funding for services as well as training [Read more]
Province Enabling Faster Access to High-Quality Online Learning Resources Ontario is connecting over 250,000 students at approximately 850 schools with high-speed internet as part of a commitment to improve internet access at all publicly funded schools across the province. Indira Naidoo-Harris, [Read more]
Premier Underscores Ontario’s Commitment to Free Trade and Partnership, Opposition to Buy American Premier Kathleen Wynne was in Washington, D.C., today to meet with U.S. leaders and advocate on behalf of Ontario workers and businesses for the importance of maintaining free trade with the [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON —On Monday, NDP Environment critic Peter Tabuns issued the following statement on the latest findings of mercury contamination on the shores of the Wabigoon River: “Today’s findings confirm what too many First Nation families already know – the threat of [Read more]
Fort William First Nation to Host Ontario’s Indigenous Youth and Community Wellness Secretariat Ontario and First Nations leadership marked a significant milestone today, with the opening of a new office in Fort William First Nation to support Indigenous youth in their community–the first [Read more]
Ontario Investing in Job Training for Thunder Bay Area First Nations Ontario is investing in job training and economic development opportunities for Indigenous people in the Thunder Bay area. Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation David Zimmer visited Fort William First Nation to [Read more]
Community Grant Program Funding Projects Across the Province Ontario is investing in francophone communities across the province to promote francophone culture and encourage greater community engagement. Marie-France Lalonde, Minister of Francophone Affairs made the announcement yesterday at the [Read more]
