McGuinty Government’s Clean Economy Creates 1400 Construction Jobs Ontario welcomes the official opening of the world’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) farm and milestones for two new wind projects in South-West Ontario. The province has attracted over $1 billion in private sector [Read more]
McGuinty Government Promoting Clean Technology A remote First Nation in Northern Ontario is exploring the potential of developing a small hydroelectric generating station to modernize operations and reduce costs. With support from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), the North [Read more]
October 4, 2010 2:30 PM McGuinty Government Helping Public Sector Connect With Local Farmers More local food will soon be available in the cafeterias of hospitals, schools and other public institutions. The Broader Public Sector Investment Fund will help connect farmers, food processors, and [Read more]
October 1, 2010 10:10 AM McGuinty Government Permanently Shuts Down Four More Coal Units Ontario families will breathe cleaner air after four additional dirty coal-fired units were permanently shut down, reducing smog-producing coal generating capacity by 40 per cent since 2003. Today’s [Read more]
September 29, 2010 1:45 PM McGuinty Government Receives Chief Drinking Water Inspector’s Annual Report Ontarians continue to enjoy access to safe, clean drinking water thanks to the province’s strict water quality standards.The province’s Chief Drinking Water Inspector’s [Read more]
September 28, 2010 9:00 AM McGuinty Government Helps Ontarians With Energy Costs and Property Taxes The government is proposing to boost tax relief for Ontario seniors to help with energy costs and property taxes. By increasing the amount seniors can earn and still be eligible for the proposed [Read more]
September 27, 2010 12:30 PM McGuinty Government Providing Energy Relief to Northern Industry and Families Ontario is providing the most support to northern Ontario on record with energy rebates to northern families and industry to help reduce electricity prices and boost economic activity. The new [Read more]
September 24, 2010 2:00 PM McGuinty Government Investment Gives Students Tools To Succeed, Get Jobs Students at Ontario colleges are using the latest technology and equipment to train for tomorrow’s high skill jobs. The province is investing in upgrading learning resources at its 24 colleges. [Read more]
Rigo Pastora, 2nd Career Student September 23, 2010 12:15 PM McGuinty Government Building A Highly Skilled And Educated Workforce A survey of Second Career students shows that 93 per cent of students have graduated, and over 60 per cent have found jobs within an average of three months. Second [Read more]
September 23, 2010 9:30 AM McGuinty Government Celebrates The Arts and Culture Ontario is celebrating arts and culture by boosting its support to the Ontario Arts Council. The new Arts Investment Fund will help the arts sector, through the Ontario Arts Council, continue to grow and become more [Read more]
September 23, 2010 1:30 PM McGuinty Government Committed To Economic Development And Environmental Protection Ontario has made significant strides in economic development and environmental protection in the Far North with the passage of the Far North Act, 2010. A first in Ontario history, First [Read more]
September 22, 2010 2:00 PM McGuinty Government Invests In Friendship Centres Ontario is partnering with the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres to build or renovate friendship centres so they continue to play a prominent role in the lives of urban Aboriginal people. Over the next three [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helps To Improve Snowmobile Trails Ontario is supporting winter tourism by promoting the sustainability of snowmobile trails across the province. The province will invest $3 million to support the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven [Read more]
September 16, 2010 3:15 PM McGuinty Government Rebuilding Three Schools; Ontario Students Raise Millions Three schools destroyed in January’s Haiti earthquake will be rebuilt by Ontario. Fundraising efforts by Ontario students have provided millions to help survivors of January’s [Read more]
McGuinty Government Invests in Skills Training Ontario is helping 1,265 skilled newcomers prepare to get jobs that match their education, qualifications and experience. The province is supporting eight successful bridge training programs in Ottawa, Toronto and London that help internationally [Read more]
