{"data":[{"cache":"2024-06-28 04:54:12","id":1004778,"previous_administration_flag":0,"assets":null,"contacts_custom":null,"contacts_default":null,"contacts":"<p><strong>Isha Chaudhuri<\/strong><br \/>Minister&#39;s Office<br \/><a href=\"mailto:isha.chaudhuri@ontario.ca\">isha.chaudhuri@ontario.ca<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Ingrid Anderson<\/strong><br \/>Communications Branch<br \/><a href=\"mailto:ingrid.e.anderson@ontario.ca\">ingrid.e.anderson@ontario.ca<\/a><br \/><a href=\"tel:437-225-0321\">437-225-0321<\/a><\/p>","content_title":"Supporting School and Child Care Infrastructure in Ontario","clean_title":"Supporting School and Child Care Infrastructure in Ontario","content_subtitle":null,"content_lead":"<p><span><span><span><span>The Ontario government is doubling investments to a historic $1.3 billion to support the building of new state-of-the-art schools, as well as school expansions and renovations across the province. This funding for infrastructure projects, the largest-ever one-year allocation through the Capital Priorities Program, will lead to the creation of more than 27,000 new student spaces and more than 1,700 child care spaces.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","content_body":"<p><span><span><span><span>The new projects are:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><table>\t<tbody>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><strong><span>Project Name<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><strong><span>School Board<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><strong><span>Project Description<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><strong><span>Funding (million)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Dundalk Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Bluewater District School Board <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 735 pupil place elementary school and 54 licensed child care spaces in Southgate.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$28.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Notre Dame Catholic High School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Catholic DSB of Eastern Ontario <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 230-pupil place secondary school addition in Carleton Place.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$4.3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>St. Gregory Catholic School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Catholic DSB of Eastern Ontario<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 164-pupil place elementary school addition in Carleton Place.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$4.6<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Catholic DSB of Eastern Ontario<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 230-pupil place secondary school addition in Russell.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$5.3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">&Eacute;cole secondaire publique Rockland <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">Conseil des &eacute;coles publiques de l&rsquo;Est de l&rsquo;Ontario <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 414 pupil place secondary school in Clarence-Rockland.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$18.8<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">&Eacute;cole secondaire publique Orl&eacute;ans-Sud <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">Conseil des &eacute;coles publiques de l&rsquo;Est de l&rsquo;Ontario<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 713 pupil place secondary school in Ottawa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$33.3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">&Eacute;cole &eacute;l&eacute;mentaire publique Leitrim <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">Conseil des &eacute;coles publiques de l&rsquo;Est de l&rsquo;Ontario<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 354 pupil place elementary school and 49 licensed child care spaces in Ottawa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$14.7<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">&Eacute;cole secondaire catholique Milton <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 502 pupil place secondary school and 49 licensed child care spaces in Milton.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$27.4<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">&Eacute;cole secondaire catholique Riverside Sud <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">Conseil scolaire de district catholique du Centre-Est de l&#39;Ontario <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 826 pupil place secondary school in Ottawa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$40.8<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">&Eacute;cole publique Nipissing Ouest <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">Conseil scolaire de district du Nord-Est de l&rsquo;Ontario <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>An accommodation solution for French-language secondary students in Sturgeon Falls.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$18.3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">L&rsquo;&eacute;cole Passeport Jeunesse <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">Conseil scolaire de district du Nord-Est de l&rsquo;Ontario<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 161-pupil place replacement secondary school in the elementary school in Hearst.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$7.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">&Eacute;cole &eacute;l&eacute;mentaire publique Marathon <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A renovation to create a new joint-use elementary school in Marathon with 95 pupil places.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$2.3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">&Eacute;cole &eacute;l&eacute;mentaire publique Toronto Beaches - Cliffside <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span lang=\"FR-CA\">Conseil scolaire Viamonde<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 380 pupil place elementary school and 73 licensed child care spaces in Toronto.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$20.1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Fitch Street Public School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>District School Board of Niagara<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 205-pupil place elementary school addition and 49 licensed child care spaces in Welland.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$12.7<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Durham Catholic DSB <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 138-pupil place elementary school addition in Oshawa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$3.4<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Kedron #1 Catholic Elementary School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Durham Catholic DSB <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 622 pupil place elementary school in Oshawa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$27.6<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Maskell Crescent and Coronation Road Public School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Durham DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 634 pupil place elementary school and 49 licensed child care spaces in Whitby.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$30.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Cisco Drive and Limoges Street Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Durham DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 634 elementary pupil place school in Whitby.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$23.4<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Symington Avenue and Steeplechase Street Public School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Durham DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 634 pupil place elementary school in Oshawa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$27.7<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Cobblestone Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Grand Erie DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 184-pupil place elementary school addition in Paris.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$4.1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Roseland Public School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Greater Essex County DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 184\u2011pupil place elementary school addition in Windsor.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$3.9<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Glenwood Public School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Greater Essex County DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 184\u2011pupil place elementary school addition in Windsor.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$3.7<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Georgetown West Catholic Elementary School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Halton Catholic DSB <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A new 527 pupil place elementary school and 88 licensed child care spaces in Halton Hills.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$26.1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Milton District High School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Halton DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 354-pupil place secondary school addition and 88 licensed child care spaces in Milton.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$26.4<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Oakville NE #5 Public School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Halton DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 138-pupil place elementary school addition in Oakville.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$16.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Waterdown Bay Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Hamilton-Wentworth DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 504 pupil place elementary school and 88 licensed child care spaces in Waterdown.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$22.1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Mount Hope Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Hamilton-Wentworth DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 178-pupil place elementary school addition and 88 licensed child care spaces in Hamilton.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$9.1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>St. Mary&rsquo;s Catholic School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Huron-Perth Catholic DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 150-pupil place elementary school addition and 98 licensed child care spaces in North Perth.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$5.8<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Middlesex Centre Catholic Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>London District Catholic School Board<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 424 pupil place elementary school and 88 licensed child care spaces in Middlesex Centre.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$20.6<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>South Niagara Falls Elementary School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Niagara Catholic DSB <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 363 pupil place elementary school in Niagara Falls.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$14.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Fernbank High School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Ottawa Catholic School Board <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 1439 pupil place secondary school in Ottawa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$66.6<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Mer Bleue Elementary School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Ottawa Catholic School Board <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 507 pupil place elementary school and 39 licensed child care spaces in Ottawa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$20.3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>St. Philip School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Ottawa Catholic School Board<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 282-pupil place elementary school addition in Ottawa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$10.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Fernbank North Elementary School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Ottawa Catholic School Board<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 507 pupil place elementary school and 39 licensed child care spaces in Ottawa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$20.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Earl of March Secondary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Ottawa-Carleton DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 575-pupil place secondary school addition in Ottawa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$16.1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A.Y. Jackson Secondary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Ottawa-Carleton DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 299-pupil place secondary school addition in Ottawa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$15.6<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>East Urban Centre Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Ottawa-Carleton DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 674 pupil place elementary school and 39 licensed child care spaces in Ottawa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$28.3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Mayfield West #2 Public School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Peel DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 850 pupil place elementary school and 73 licensed child care spaces in Caledon.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$32.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Northglen Catholic Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington CDSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 493 pupil place elementary school and 49 licensed child care spaces in Bowmanville.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$26.2<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Angus Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Simcoe County DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 593 pupil place elementary school in Essa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$28.1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Barrie Southeast #1 Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Simcoe County DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 662 pupil place elementary school in Barrie.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$26.9<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Alcona Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Simcoe County DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 619 pupil place elementary school in Innisfil.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$27.6<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Nantyr Shores Secondary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Simcoe County DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 414-pupil place secondary school addition in Innisfil.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$12.7<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Angus Catholic Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 516 pupil place elementary school and 49 licensed child care spaces in Essa.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$24.3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Wasaga Beach Catholic Elementary and Secondary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 1008 pupil place school and 49 licensed child care spaces in Wasaga Beach.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$57.7<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Holy Trinity Catholic High School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 276-pupil place secondary school addition in Bradford-West Gwillimbury.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$6.8<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 276-pupil place secondary school addition in New Tecumseth. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$8.6<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>West London Public School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Thames Valley DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 525 pupil place elementary school and 88 licensed child care spaces in London.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$27.1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Lucan Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Thames Valley DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 531 pupil place elementary school and 88 licensed child care spaces in Lucan-Biddulph.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$25.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Southeast London Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Thames Valley DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 655 pupil place elementary school and 88 licensed child care spaces in London.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$28.2<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Burkevale Protestant Separate School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>The Protestant Separate School Board of the Town of Penetanguishene <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 363 pupil place replacement elementary school in Penetanguishene.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$17.1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Etobicoke City Centre Elementary School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Toronto DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 823 pupil place elementary school and 88 licensed child care spaces in Toronto.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$33.4<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Rickson Ridge Public School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Upper Grand DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 138-pupil place elementary school addition in Guelph.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$5.3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>St. Brigid Catholic School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Waterloo Catholic DSB <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 138-pupil place elementary school addition in North Dumfries.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$3.2<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Drayton Catholic Elementary School <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Wellington Catholic DSB <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 222 pupil place elementary school and 64 licensed child care spaces in Mapleton.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$17.3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>St. Joseph Catholic High School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Windsor-Essex Catholic DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>A 184-pupil place secondary school addition in Windsor.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$3.7<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Catholic Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>York Catholic DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New joint-use elementary school with York Region DSB in Vaughan with 497 pupil places and 49 licensed child care spaces for York Catholic DSB.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$20.4<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Holland Landing #1 Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>York Region DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 638 pupil place elementary school and 48 licensed child care spaces in East Gwillimbury.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$30.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Angus Glen South Elementary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>York Region DSB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>New 638 pupil place elementary school and 48 licensed child care spaces in Markham.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>$30.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t<\/td>\t\t<\/tr>\t\t<tr>\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t<p><span><span><span><span>Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Elementary 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This infrastructure program would secure 1,617 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity generation, equivalent to powering 1.6 million homes, helping to meet increasing demand from electrification and fueling the province&rsquo;s growth.<\/p>","content_body":"<p>&ldquo;Hydroelectric generating stations in Eastern Ontario have been providing the province with clean electricity for a century, and with today&rsquo;s investment, we&rsquo;re extending the life of these eight stations for decades more to help Ontario meet its growing electricity needs,&rdquo; said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Electrification. &ldquo;This investment and expansion &ndash; part of our Powering Ontario&rsquo;s Growth plan - will create 500 new good-paying jobs and ensure families in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario have access to affordable power now and into the future. Our government will continue to support affordable energy expansion, while continuing to oppose the regressive federal carbon tax.&rdquo;<\/p><p>Through this investment OPG will refurbish 45 units at eight generating stations: the Arnprior, Barrett Chute, Mountain Chute, Stewartville, Chats Falls, Chenaux, Des Joachims, and Otto Holden stations. The work includes major rehabilitation of generating equipment to increase production. Once completed, the stations are expected to produce up to 100 gigawatt hours of additional clean electricity each year, equivalent to powering over 11,000 homes.<\/p><p>The work will create more than 500 highly skilled and well-paid jobs across Eastern Ontario. Along with OPG&rsquo;s recent investment of more than $600 million to <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1004572\/ontario-refurbishing-hydroelectric-station-in-cornwall\">refurbish the R.H. 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It also plays a valuable role ensuring grid reliability,&quot; said Heather Ferguson, SVP of Business Development and Corporate Affairs at Ontario Power Generation. &quot;This significant investment will enhance efficiencies, create hundreds of skilled jobs in Eastern Ontario, and ensure our stations meet energy demands for decades to come.&quot;<\/p><p>&ldquo;This critical investment in our people and communities will bring good-paying jobs to the Ottawa region while ensuring the hydro stations&rsquo; legacy of supplying clean power for another 30 years,&rdquo; said Goldie Ghamari, MPP Carleton. &ldquo;These refurbishments will help secure clean, green power we need to fuel our growing economy and support the hardworking families of this region.&rdquo;<\/p><p>This investment in Ontario&rsquo;s hydroelectric fleet is just one part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/powering-ontarios-growth\">Powering Ontario&rsquo;s Growth<\/a>, the government&rsquo;s pragmatic plan which outlines the actions the province is taking, subject to receiving all necessary approvals, to meet growing energy demand and reduce emissions by expanding Ontario&rsquo;s reliable, affordable and clean grid, including:<\/p><ul>\t<li><strong>Nuclear Energy<\/strong> &ndash; Advancing reliable, affordable and clean nuclear power through <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1003240\/province-starts-pre-development-work-for-new-nuclear-generation-to-power-ontarios-growth\">pre-development work <\/a>for new large-scale nuclear at the Bruce Power site, planning and licensing for <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1003248\/ontario-building-more-small-modular-reactors-to-power-provinces-growth\">four small modular reactors at Darlington<\/a> and supporting OPG&rsquo;s plan to proceed with next steps toward <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1004128\/ontario-supporting-plan-to-refurbish-pickering-nuclear-generating-station\">refurbishing the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station<\/a>.<\/li>\t<li><strong>Competitive Procurements<\/strong> &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1002373\/ontario-building-more-electricity-generation-and-storage-to-meet-growing-demand\">Acquiring 4,000 MW of electricity generation and storage<\/a> and planning more competitive procurements for electricity resources.<\/li>\t<li><strong>New Transmission Infrastructure<\/strong> &ndash; Designating and prioritizing transmission lines in <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001938\/ontario-supporting-economic-growth-in-southwest-ontario\">Southwestern<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1003690\/province-powering-growth-in-northeast-and-eastern-ontario\">Northeastern and Eastern Ontario<\/a> that will power job creators including EV and EV battery manufacturing and clean steel production.<\/li>\t<li><strong>Keeping Costs Down<\/strong> &ndash; Launching new energy efficiency programs on January 1, 2025, building on the government&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1002357\/ontario-expanding-energy-efficiency-to-help-families-and-businesses-keep-costs-down\">$342 million expansion of existing energy efficiency programs<\/a> which are helping families and businesses reduce their electricity use so they can save money on their energy bills.<\/li><\/ul>","default_contacts_included_flag":null,"keywords":"","language":"en","media_assets":null,"lead_ministry":{"id":212,"ministries_timeframes_id":5,"acronym":"ENERGY","acronym_fr":"ENERGIE","featured_story_boost":100000,"name":"Ministry of Energy and Electrification","name_abbreviated":"Energy and Electrification","name_fr":"Minist\u00e8re de l\u2019\u00c9nergie et de l\u2019\u00c9lectrification","name_fr_abbreviated":"\u00c9nergie et \u00c9lectrification","created_at":"2024-06-07T19:48:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"updated_at":"2024-06-07T19:48:30.000000Z","pivot":{"release_id":1004776,"ministry_id":212,"lead_ministry_flag":1}},"partner_ministries":[],"ministry_acronym_opposite":"energie","ministry_id":212,"ministry_acronym":"ENERGY","ministry_name":"Ministry of Energy and Electrification","ministry_abbreviated":"Energy and Electrification","preview_expires":null,"quickfacts":"<ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span>Ontario&rsquo;s grid is one of the cleanest in the world with a diverse supply mix made up of nuclear, hydroelectric, natural gas, wind, solar and bioenergy. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span>The Arnprior, Barrett Chute, Mountain Chute, and Stewartville generating stations are located on the Madawaska River.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span>The Chats Falls, Chenaux, Des Joachims and Otto Holden generating stations are located on the Ottawa River. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>","quotes":[],"regions":[],"release_date_time":"2024-06-27 14:00:00","release_date_time_formatted":"June 27, 2024","release_id_translated":1004776,"release_type_id":2001,"release_type_name":"News Release","release_type_label":"release","release_crossreferences_resources":"<ul><\/ul><p><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/powering-ontarios-growth\"><span>Powering Ontario&#39;s Growth<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","release_resources":"<p><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/powering-ontarios-growth\"><span>Powering Ontario&#39;s Growth<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","slug":"province-investing-in-hydroelectric-energy-in-eastern-ontario","slug_translated":"la-province-investit-dans-lenergie-hydroelectrique-dans-lest-de-lontario","status_type_id":3002,"streams":null,"owners":[],"tags":[],"topics":[{"label":"Environment and Energy","description":"Learn more about how Ontario protects and restores wildlife and the environment. Includes information on conservation and the electricity system.","link":"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/environment-and-energy","value":5}],"unformatted_slug":"province_investing_in_hydroelectric_energy_in_eastern_ontario","unformatted_slug_translated":"la_province_investit_dans_lenergie_hydroelectrique_dans_lest_de_lontario","release_distribution_id":5001,"release_language_distribution":null,"distributed":true,"additional":{"content_notes":null,"content_location":null,"content_date":null,"content_time":null,"content_livestream_url":null,"content_epk_url":null,"content_nr_url":null,"content_crossreferences":[],"created_by":null,"content_assets":null,"content_assets_formatted":""}},{"cache":"2024-06-28 04:54:12","id":1004774,"previous_administration_flag":0,"assets":null,"contacts_custom":null,"contacts_default":null,"contacts":"<p><strong>Hannah Jensen<\/strong><br \/>Minister Jones&rsquo; Office<br \/><a href=\"mailto:Hannah.R.Jensen@ontario.ca\">Hannah.R.Jensen@ontario.ca<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Anna Miller<\/strong><br \/>Communications Branch<br \/><a href=\"mailto:media.moh@ontario.ca\">media.moh@ontario.ca<\/a><br \/><a href=\"tel:416-314-6197\">416-314-6197<\/a><\/p>","content_title":"Ontario Consulting on Expanding Role of Nurse Practitioners","clean_title":"Ontario Consulting on Expanding Role of Nurse Practitioners","content_subtitle":"Expanding scope of practice would make it faster and more convenient for people to access care","content_lead":"<p><span><span><span><span><span>TORONTO &mdash; The Ontario government is starting consultations with the College of Nurses of Ontario and other health care partners on expanding the scope of practice for nurse practitioners. Allowing nurse practitioners to better use their training, skills and education will help Ontarians connect to more convenient care and help free up more time for physicians to spend caring for patients with more complicated needs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","content_body":"<p><span><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;Our government is continuing to use every tool in our toolbox to ensure people have access to the care they need, when they need it,&rdquo; said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. &ldquo;By considering changes to allow nurse practitioners to provide more care to their patients, we will connect more people to convenient primary care, while reducing the need for referrals to other providers.&rdquo; <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span><span>Proposed changes include: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span>providing faster care for someone in cardiac arrest by allowing nurse practitioners to order and apply a defibrillator, which provides an electric shock to help restore a person&rsquo;s regular heartbeat.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span>making it faster for people to receive care if their heart isn&rsquo;t beating regularly by allowing nurse practitioners to order and apply cardiac pacemaker therapy. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span>help people with skin conditions and lesions such as skin tags get them removed faster by allowing nurse practitioners to order and perform electrocoagulation. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span>complete and sign mandatory blood testing forms for specific infectious diseases. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span><span><span><span><span>The government is also consulting on changes that would improve the end-of-life experience for families after the death of a loved one by allowing nurse practitioners to certify death in all circumstances, as well as allowing registered nurses to certify death when the death has been expected. This will help ensure deaths are certified in a timely manner to preserve dignity for the deceased and their families. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span><span>As part of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/your-health-plan-connected-and-convenient-care\"><span>Your Health<\/span><\/a><span> plan, the Ontario government is making it easier for highly skilled, regulated health care professionals, including nurse practitioners and registered nurses, to work to the full extent of their training and expertise to better serve the needs of people in a connected and convenient manner. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","default_contacts_included_flag":null,"keywords":"","language":"en","media_assets":null,"lead_ministry":{"id":183,"ministries_timeframes_id":5,"acronym":"MOH","acronym_fr":"MSAN","featured_story_boost":688206,"name":"Ministry of Health","name_abbreviated":"Health","name_fr":"Minist\u00e8re de la Sant\u00e9","name_fr_abbreviated":"Sant\u00e9","created_at":"2024-06-07T19:43:17.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"updated_at":"2024-06-07T19:43:17.000000Z","pivot":{"release_id":1004774,"ministry_id":183,"lead_ministry_flag":1}},"partner_ministries":[],"ministry_acronym_opposite":"msan","ministry_id":183,"ministry_acronym":"MOH","ministry_name":"Ministry of Health","ministry_abbreviated":"Health","preview_expires":null,"quickfacts":"<ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span>The College of Nurses of Ontario will continue to support patient safety and quality of care by providing practice standards and setting training and education requirements, to ensure nurse practitioners and registered nurses in Ontario have the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to deliver safe patient care.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span>Since 2018, Ontario has seen a record-breaking number of new health care professionals join the workforce, adding 80,000 new nurses with another 30,000 nurses currently studying at Ontario colleges and universities.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span>Since <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1003760\/ontario-expanding-role-of-registered-nurses-to-prescribe-and-administer-more-medications\"><span>expanding the role of registered nurses to prescribe medications<\/span><\/a><span>, 122 registered nurses have been authorized to prescribe, after meeting specific requirements, with close to 900 others in the process of meeting education requirements for RN prescribing.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>","quotes":[{"author_name":"Silvie Crawford","content":"CNO\u2019s purpose is to protect the public by promoting safe nursing practice for all nurses: Registered Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. Our role includes communicating to nurses and others the professional accountabilities for safe patient care, and CNO is pleased to be a key partner in ensuring that any changes to nursing practice are implemented safely. We encourage the public and system partners to take part and share their perspectives on this important consultation.","title":"Registrar\/Executive Director & CEO, College of Nurses of Ontario"},{"author_name":"Dr. Michelle Acorn","content":"NPAO applauds the government's initiative to expand nurse practitioners' scope of practice. These changes will enhance our ability to provide timely and comprehensive care, improving access for all Ontarians. By leveraging the full extent of our training and expertise, nurse practitioners can play a crucial role in ensuring a more integrated health system in Ontario.","title":"CEO of the Nurse Practitioners\u2019 Association of Ontario (NPAO)"},{"author_name":"NP Lhamo Dolkar","content":"Efforts to expand the scope of practice of nurse practitioners (NPs) are both welcome and necessary. We\u2019re pleased the government is acting on RNAO's advice because as NPs we want and we can do more to help Ontarians with their health needs. With over two million people lacking regular access to a primary care provider, we have the education and the experience to close access gaps and deliver quality care.","title":"President, Registered Nurses\u2019 Association of Ontario (RNAO)"},{"author_name":"Dr. Doris Grinspun","content":"These changes will lead to a better functioning health system, faster care, and improved outcomes for persons in primary care, in long-term care, and anywhere else NPs work. An expanded scope for NPs and RN prescribing are game changers for Ontarians.","title":"CEO, Registered Nurses\u2019 Association of Ontario (RNAO)"}],"regions":[],"release_date_time":"2024-06-27 10:30:00","release_date_time_formatted":"June 27, 2024","release_id_translated":1004774,"release_type_id":2001,"release_type_name":"News Release","release_type_label":"release","release_crossreferences_resources":"<ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/your-health-plan-connected-and-convenient-care\"><span><span>Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/budget.ontario.ca\/2024\/pdf\/2024-ontario-budget-en.pdf\"><span>2024 Ontario Budget: Building a Better Ontario<\/span><\/a><span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>","release_resources":"<ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><a 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partners in the construction sector, we are delivering on our plan to build the public infrastructure that communities need to grow and prosper,&rdquo; said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. &ldquo;We have moved three projects out of the procurement stage and into construction, getting more shovels in the ground to build highways, hospitals and other critical assets.&rdquo;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span><span>Infrastructure Ontario&rsquo;s <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infrastructureontario.ca\/en\/news-and-media\/news\/market-update\/june-2024-market-update\/\"><span><span>latest Market Update<\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span> lists 25 major infrastructure projects with an estimated value of over $30 billion in design and construction costs. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span><span>This Market Update includes significant progress in the health care field, including:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Executing a development phase agreement with a contracting partner on the <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infrastructureontario.ca\/en\/what-we-do\/projectssearch\/the-ottawa-hospital--civic-campus-redevelopment-project\/\"><span><span>Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus Redevelopment<\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span> Project.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Achieving contract execution and advancing to the construction stage<\/span><\/span><\/span><span><span> for<span>:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t<ul>\t\t<li><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infrastructureontario.ca\/en\/what-we-do\/projectssearch\/centre-for-addiction-and-mental-health-camh-phase-1d-redevelopment\/\"><span><span>Centre for Addiction and Mental Health &ndash; Phase 1D 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Mental Health Training to Support Police","content_subtitle":"$2.7 million investment will support thousands of police officers and civilian employees","content_lead":"<p><span><span><span><span><strong><span>MISSISSAUGA <\/span><\/strong><span>&mdash;The Ontario government is investing $2.7 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to support an innovative project that will train approximately 160 Peer Support Workers to provide better mental health supports to thousands of police officers across Ontario, including over 2,000 officers in Peel Region. This brings Ontario&rsquo;s total investment in skills development training through the SDF Training Stream to nearly $1.1 billion. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","content_body":"<p><span><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;The brave men and women in our police services put their lives on the line to keep Ontario communities safe and our government is proud to support them,&rdquo; said Premier Doug Ford. &ldquo;This investment through our Skills Development Fund will provide critical mental health support for our men and women in uniform to help them face the significant challenges and occupational stress that come with the job.&rdquo;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span><span>This investment will be used to support a project led by Get A-Head Inc. that will introduce a new digital platform to help police peer support workers provide mental health care to police services colleagues and their families. Using cutting-edge technology like artificial intelligence, this new platform will make it easier for peer support workers to identify colleagues in distress and deliver care better tailored to their needs, while automating routine organizational tasks to allow them to spend more time supporting their colleagues. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span><span>The project will also provide current and future peer support workers with standardized skills training that will prepare them to provide an enhanced quality of care. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;Our police officers put their lives on the line daily to serve and protect the people of Ontario. We know this can lead to trauma and mental health challenges for these heroes. Just as they are there for us, we need to be there for them,&rdquo; said David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. &ldquo;By investing in training and upskilling for police peer support workers, we are helping to make sure they have the latest tools to provide the best mental health support to our first responders.&rdquo;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","default_contacts_included_flag":null,"keywords":"","language":"en","media_assets":null,"lead_ministry":{"id":182,"ministries_timeframes_id":5,"acronym":"OPO","acronym_fr":"CPM","featured_story_boost":1179136,"name":"Premier's Office","name_abbreviated":"Office of the Premier","name_fr":"Cabinet du premier ministre","name_fr_abbreviated":"Cabinet du premier ministre","created_at":"2024-06-07T19:43:17.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"updated_at":"2024-06-07T19:43:17.000000Z","pivot":{"release_id":1004773,"ministry_id":182,"lead_ministry_flag":1}},"partner_ministries":[],"ministry_acronym_opposite":"cpm","ministry_id":182,"ministry_acronym":"OPO","ministry_name":"Premier's Office","ministry_abbreviated":"Office of the Premier","preview_expires":null,"quickfacts":"<ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span>Through the SDF Training Stream, Ontario is investing nearly $1.1 billion to support training and upskilling programs for workers and connect jobseekers with employers to land well-paying careers close to home. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span>Since its launch in 2021, Ontario&rsquo;s SDF Training Stream has helped almost 600,000 workers train for in-demand sectors. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span>More than 420,000 of these participants are from an underrepresented group such as women, youth, persons with disabilities and Indigenous peoples. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>The SDF Training Stream is supported through labour market transfer agreements between the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario. <\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>","quotes":[{"author_name":"Chief Nishan Duraiappah","content":"Peel Regional Police appreciates the Government of Ontario\u2019s investment into supports for first responders. We are pleased to participate in initiatives that support our members\u2019 mental health and well-being and to contribute to the work that Keel Digital Solution Mind and Get A-Head are doing. The investment through the Skills Development Fund will support their ability to develop an accessible platform for police services to better support their members.","title":"Peel Regional Police"},{"author_name":"Nando Iannicca","content":"This investment in mental health support through the Skills Development Fund is an important step for Peel. This initiative will enhance the mental well-being of those who serve and protect our community. By leveraging artificial intelligence and digital platforms, this project ensures personalized and efficient mental health care, significantly benefiting thousands of police officers and civilian employees as well as their families.","title":"Chair, Peel Region"}],"regions":[],"release_date_time":"2024-06-27 09:00:00","release_date_time_formatted":"June 27, 2024","release_id_translated":1004773,"release_type_id":2001,"release_type_name":"News Release","release_type_label":"release","release_crossreferences_resources":"<ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/skills-development-fund\">Skills Development Fund Training Stream<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/skills-development-fund-capital-stream\"><span>Skills Development Fund Capital Stream<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/employment\"><span>Employment Ontario: Free Programs and Services for Job Seekers, Workers and Employers<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skilledtradesontario.ca\/\"><span>Skilled Trades Ontario<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>","release_resources":"<ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/skills-development-fund\">Skills Development Fund Training Stream<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/skills-development-fund-capital-stream\"><span>Skills Development Fund Capital Stream<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/employment\"><span>Employment Ontario: Free Programs and Services for Job Seekers, Workers and Employers<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skilledtradesontario.ca\/\"><span>Skilled Trades Ontario<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>","slug":"ontario-investing-in-mental-health-training-to-support-police","slug_translated":"lontario-investit-dans-la-formation-en-sante-mentale-pour-soutenir-la-police","status_type_id":3002,"streams":null,"owners":[],"tags":[],"topics":[{"label":"Education and Training","description":"Learn about Ontario\u2019s early years, education and training systems. 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The Seniors Community Grants Program is a unique Ontario government grant designed to reduce social isolation, fight ageism and create positive connections.<\/p><p>Examples of innovative Seniors Community Grants projects receiving funding this year include:<\/p><ul>\t<li>Art Therapy workshops to 500 older adults and seniors living in Markham and across York Region<\/li>\t<li>Educational workshops on topics such as cyber safety, nutrition, mental health and introductions to various new sports and fitness activities in Port Hope<\/li>\t<li>Weekly opportunities for approximately 45 older adults to connect with high-school aged students in a musical and social setting in Waterloo<\/li>\t<li>Developing volunteerism opportunities, creating and delivering seniors&#39; social and educational programming in Picton<\/li>\t<li>Providing new opportunities for older newcomer adults to stay active and connected in their communities in Sault Ste. Marie<\/li><\/ul><p>This announcement comes as Ontario marks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/celebrating-seniors-ontario\">Seniors Month<\/a>, a time to celebrate the accomplishments of seniors in the province. Earlier this month, Ontario announced annualized funding for over 300 <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1004697\/ontario-helping-seniors-stay-fit-healthy-and-active\">Seniors Active Living Centres<\/a> that connect seniors to activities, programs and services in their communities.<\/p><p>Over 100 Seniors Active Living Fairs are also expected to take place in 2024-25 which will provide more opportunities for seniors to learn about supports and programs in their community. Last year, over 100 in-person, virtual and northern fairs were held throughout the province. To find a fair near you, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/find-seniors-active-living-centre-program-near-you\">this link<\/a>.<\/p>","default_contacts_included_flag":null,"keywords":"seniors;a\u00een\u00e9s","language":"en","media_assets":null,"lead_ministry":{"id":202,"ministries_timeframes_id":5,"acronym":"MSAA","acronym_fr":"MSAA","featured_story_boost":100000,"name":"Ministry\u00a0for Seniors and Accessibility","name_abbreviated":"Seniors and Accessibility","name_fr":"Minist\u00e8re des Services aux a\u00een\u00e9s et de l'Accessibilit\u00e9","name_fr_abbreviated":"Services aux a\u00een\u00e9s et Accessibilit\u00e9","created_at":"2024-06-07T19:43:18.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"updated_at":"2024-06-07T19:43:18.000000Z","pivot":{"release_id":1004766,"ministry_id":202,"lead_ministry_flag":1}},"partner_ministries":[],"ministry_acronym_opposite":"msaa","ministry_id":202,"ministry_acronym":"MSAA","ministry_name":"Ministry\u00a0for Seniors and Accessibility","ministry_abbreviated":"Seniors and Accessibility","preview_expires":null,"quickfacts":"<ul>\t<li>See the full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/seniors-community-grant-program#section-2\">2024-25 Seniors Community Grants<\/a>.<\/li>\t<li>Since 2018, Ontario has invested in over 1700 Seniors Community Grants.<\/li>\t<li>See the full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/find-seniors-active-living-centre-program-near-you\">Seniors Active Living Centres<\/a>.<\/li>\t<li>The number of seniors aged 65 and over is projected to increase significantly, from 2.8 million or 18.4 per cent of population in 2022, to 4.4 million, or 20.3 per cent by 2046.<\/li><\/ul>","quotes":[],"regions":[],"release_date_time":"2024-06-26 14:00:00","release_date_time_formatted":"June 26, 2024","release_id_translated":1004766,"release_type_id":2001,"release_type_name":"News Release","release_type_label":"release","release_crossreferences_resources":"<ul>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/guide-programs-and-services-seniors\">A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors<\/a><\/li><\/ul>","release_resources":"<ul>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/guide-programs-and-services-seniors\">A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors<\/a><\/li><\/ul>","slug":"ontario-celebrates-seniors-community-grants-recipients","slug_translated":"lontario-celebre-les-beneficiaires-du-programme-de-subventions-aux-projets-communautaires-pour-linclusion-des-aines","status_type_id":3002,"streams":null,"owners":[],"tags":[{"label":"seniors","value":92},{"label":"a\u00een\u00e9s","value":288}],"topics":[{"label":"Home and Community","description":"Information for families on major life events and care options, including marriage, births and child care. 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This is a great opportunity to recognize the province&rsquo;s angling traditions and to get outdoors and enjoy Canada Day.<\/p>","content_body":"<p>&ldquo;I welcome anyone curious about fishing to experience the excitement and satisfaction of this great sport firsthand,&rdquo; said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources. &ldquo;Wherever you are in Ontario &ndash; urban or rural &ndash; there are abundant opportunities to enjoy free fishing in celebration of Canada Day.&rdquo;<\/p><p>Families are encouraged to find a local event by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontariofamilyfishing.com\/\">http:\/\/www.ontariofamilyfishing.com\/<\/a>.<\/p><p>If you are fishing for free during this period, you must follow conservation licence catch limits and carry identification issued by the provincial or federal government, showing your name and date of birth.<\/p>","default_contacts_included_flag":null,"keywords":"","language":"en","media_assets":null,"lead_ministry":{"id":214,"ministries_timeframes_id":5,"acronym":"MNR","acronym_fr":"MRN","featured_story_boost":100000,"name":"Ministry of Natural Resources","name_abbreviated":"Natural Resources","name_fr":"Minist\u00e8re des Richesses naturelles","name_fr_abbreviated":"Richesses naturelles","created_at":"2024-06-07T19:50:40.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"updated_at":"2024-06-07T19:50:40.000000Z","pivot":{"release_id":1004767,"ministry_id":214,"lead_ministry_flag":1}},"partner_ministries":[],"ministry_acronym_opposite":"mrn","ministry_id":214,"ministry_acronym":"MNR","ministry_name":"Ministry of Natural Resources","ministry_abbreviated":"Natural Resources","preview_expires":null,"quickfacts":"<ul>\t<li>Over one million licensed anglers spend $1.75 billion per year on recreational fishing in Ontario.<\/li>\t<li>This is the last free fishing period in 2024 when Canadian residents can fish for free in the province.<\/li>\t<li>Ontario fishing licences can be purchased online at <a href=\"https:\/\/huntandfishontario.com\/\">huntandfishontario.com<\/a>. If buying online, always look for the Ontario logo. You can also purchase in person at participating ServiceOntario or authorized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/hunting-and-fishing-licence-issuers\">licence issuer locations.<\/a><\/li>\t<li>Outside of free fishing periods, most Canadians between the ages of 18 and 65 must have an Outdoors Card and a fishing licence.<\/li>\t<li>Veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members residing in Ontario can enjoy free recreational fishing in the province all year.<\/li>\t<li>A person who has been issued an accessible parking permit under the <em>Highway Traffic Act<\/em> or a national identity card by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind may fish without an Outdoors Card or recreational fishing licence if they carry the permit or national identity card with them while they are fishing.<\/li><\/ul>","quotes":[],"regions":[],"release_date_time":"2024-06-26 11:30:00","release_date_time_formatted":"June 26, 2024","release_id_translated":1004767,"release_type_id":2001,"release_type_name":"News Release","release_type_label":"release","release_crossreferences_resources":"<ul><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/licence-free-family-fishing\">What you need to know about free family fishing<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/fishing\">Fishing in Ontario<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca\/fishonline\/Index.html?viewer=FishONLine.FishONLine&amp;locale=en-CA\">Find a new fishing spot using Fish ON-Line<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/fishing-licence-canadian-residents\">Purchase an Outdoors Card and fishing licence<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/hunting-and-fishing-licence-issuers\">Hunting and fishing licence issuers<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/eating-ontario-fish\">Guide to eating Ontario fish<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/learn-fish\">Learn to Fish<\/a><\/p>","release_resources":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/licence-free-family-fishing\">What you need to know about free family fishing<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/fishing\">Fishing in Ontario<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca\/fishonline\/Index.html?viewer=FishONLine.FishONLine&amp;locale=en-CA\">Find a new fishing spot using Fish ON-Line<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/fishing-licence-canadian-residents\">Purchase an Outdoors Card and fishing licence<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/hunting-and-fishing-licence-issuers\">Hunting and fishing licence issuers<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/eating-ontario-fish\">Guide to eating Ontario fish<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/learn-fish\">Learn to Fish<\/a><\/p>","slug":"ontario-celebrating-canada-day-with-free-fishing","slug_translated":"lontario-celebre-la-fete-du-canada-en-permettant-de-pecher-gratuitement","status_type_id":3002,"streams":null,"owners":[],"tags":[],"topics":[{"label":"Rural and North","description":"Information about the province\u2019s Far North and rural communities. 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The SPUD Unit supports farmers and the wider agriculture and food industry by offering testing for plant diseases and providing a stock of healthy plants to commercial growers across the province.<\/p>","content_body":"<p>&ldquo;Commercial growers across Ontario are on the cutting edge of innovation, bringing greater crop diversity to the province&rsquo;s agriculture sector,&rdquo; said the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. &ldquo;This investment will help growers access top-quality crops and crop research so they can reach current markets and create new opportunities.&rdquo;<\/p><p>This investment will enable a variety of capital and equipment upgrades to the SPUD Unit facility, including improvements to the irrigation, air filtration, heating and control systems, increases to sterilization capacity and improvements to the greenhouse coverings. It will improve the ability to anticipate, detect, mitigate and reduce plant diseases and pests along the supply chain, benefitting potato, berry, garlic, sweet potato and hazelnut growers in the province.<\/p><p>&ldquo;As we have set out in the Grow Ontario Strategy, we&rsquo;re increasing the creation and adoption of research and innovation that&rsquo;s supporting our agriculture and food industry,&rdquo; said Rob Flack, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. &ldquo;Through these upgrades to the SPUD Unit, our government is making farming and food production in this province more resilient and competitive, and strengthening the industry against future disruptions.&rdquo;<\/p><p>&ldquo;The SPUD Unit is a critical piece of infrastructure, supporting the clean seed and propagation needs of several significant edible horticulture crops in Ontario,&rdquo; said Shawn Brenn, Chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers&rsquo; Association. &ldquo;This investment is crucial to the continuity of the SPUD Unit as we collaborate with government on its future success.&rdquo;<\/p><p>The SPUD Unit is operated by the University of Guelph and funded in part by the Ontario Agri-food Innovation Alliance, a collaboration between the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario, and the University of Guelph to advance research and innovation.<\/p><p>&ldquo;The University of Guelph is proud to work with our provincial partners to provide infrastructure that enables cutting-edge research and innovation,&rdquo; said Dr. Rene Van Acker, incoming Vice-President (Research and Innovation) at the University of Guelph. &ldquo;We welcome this critical investment that will support Ontario&rsquo;s agri-food sector.&rdquo;<\/p><p>Sustainable CAP is a five-year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of Canada&rsquo;s agriculture, agrifood and agribased products sector. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially\/territorially for programs designed and delivered by the provinces and territories.<\/p>","default_contacts_included_flag":null,"keywords":"","language":"en","media_assets":null,"lead_ministry":{"id":208,"ministries_timeframes_id":5,"acronym":"OMAFA","acronym_fr":"MAAAO","featured_story_boost":100000,"name":"Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness","name_abbreviated":"Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness","name_fr":"Minist\u00e8re de l'Agriculture, de l'Alimentation et de l'Agroentreprise","name_fr_abbreviated":"Agriculture, Alimentation et Agroentreprise","created_at":"2024-06-07T19:44:36.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"updated_at":"2024-06-17T13:19:53.000000Z","pivot":{"release_id":1004764,"ministry_id":208,"lead_ministry_flag":1}},"partner_ministries":[],"ministry_acronym_opposite":"maaao","ministry_id":208,"ministry_acronym":"OMAFA","ministry_name":"Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness","ministry_abbreviated":"Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness","preview_expires":null,"quickfacts":"<ul>\t<li>The upgrades will begin this year and work will continue through 2025.<\/li>\t<li>The SPUD Unit produces 10 per cent of the minitubers needed for seed potato production in Ontario and is the only source in Canada for garlic seed suited for the Ontario climate.<\/li>\t<li>Sustainable CAP will help enable the goals outlined in Ontario&rsquo;s Grow Ontario Strategy, which include increasing the consumption and production of food grown and prepared in Ontario by 30 per cent by 2032.<\/li>\t<li>Supporting continued and targeted investments in science, research and innovation to address key challenges and opportunities in the agri-food sector was among the priorities set for Sustainable CAP by the federal-provincial-territorial agricultural ministers in <a href=\"https:\/\/agriculture.canada.ca\/en\/department\/initiatives\/meetings-ministers\/guelph-statement\">The Guelph Statement<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>","quotes":[],"regions":[],"release_date_time":"2024-06-26 11:00:00","release_date_time_formatted":"June 26, 2024","release_id_translated":1004764,"release_type_id":2001,"release_type_name":"News Release","release_type_label":"release","release_crossreferences_resources":"<ul><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/sustainable-canadian-agricultural-partnership\">Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/agriculture.canada.ca\/en\">Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada<\/a><\/p><p><a 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Guelph<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>","slug":"governments-investing-in-seed-facility-to-support-economic-growth","slug_translated":"les-gouvernements-investissent-dans-une-installation-de-semences-pour-favoriser-la-croissance-economique","status_type_id":3002,"streams":null,"owners":[],"tags":[],"topics":[],"unformatted_slug":"governments_investing_in_seed_facility_to_support_economic_growth","unformatted_slug_translated":"les_gouvernements_investissent_dans_une_installation_de_semences_pour_favoriser_la_croissance_economique","release_distribution_id":5001,"release_language_distribution":null,"distributed":true,"additional":{"content_notes":null,"content_location":null,"content_date":null,"content_time":null,"content_livestream_url":null,"content_epk_url":null,"content_nr_url":null,"content_crossreferences":[],"created_by":null,"content_assets":null,"content_assets_formatted":""}},{"cache":"2024-06-28 04:54:12","id":1004769,"previous_administration_flag":0,"assets":null,"contacts_custom":null,"contacts_default":null,"contacts":"<p><strong>Hannah Jensen<\/strong><br \/>Minister Jones&rsquo; Office<br \/><a href=\"mailto:Hannah.R.Jensen@ontario.ca\">Hannah.R.Jensen@ontario.ca<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Anna Miller<\/strong><br \/>Communications Branch<br \/><a href=\"mailto:media.moh@ontario.ca\">media.moh@ontario.ca<\/a><br \/><a href=\"tel:416-314-6197\">416-314-6197<\/a><\/p>","content_title":"Ontario Connecting More People to Mental Health and Supportive Housing Services in Guelph","clean_title":"Ontario Connecting More People to Mental Health and Supportive Housing Services in Guelph","content_subtitle":"$9 million investment will make it easier and faster to access community-based mental health and addictions supports","content_lead":"<p><span><span><span><span>GUELPH &mdash; The Ontario government <span>is investing $9 million to connect more than 100 additional people in Guelph and Wellington areas to supportive housing and the high-quality, comprehensive mental health and addictions support services they need, close to home. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","content_body":"<p><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;Through our government&rsquo;s 2024 Budget, we are continuing to make bold, innovative changes to support our most vulnerable with more access to safe, supportive housing and mental health and addictions services here in communities across the province,&quot; said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. &ldquo;Today&rsquo;s investment will break down barriers to make it easier and faster for people in Guelph-Wellington to access supportive housing and community-based mental health and addictions support services close to home.&rdquo; <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span>Ontario&rsquo;s investment will connect 32 additional people to new supportive housing spaces with 24\/7 supports at Stonehenge Therapeutic Community and Guelph Community Health Centre&rsquo;s new Shelldale facility that will support individuals who experienced chronic homelessness. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span>The funding will also help to increase access for 76 additional high<\/span><span>\u2010<\/span><span>needs supportive housing residents at Grace Gardens, Wyndam House and Delhi St transitional home. This includes support to hire 16 new full-time health care positions to connect people to specialized resources at these facilities, including:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span>Individual care plans to help people transition from hospital to a supportive housing unit <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span>Connecting people to primary care and withdrawal management to prevent unnecessary visits to hospital emergency departments <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span>Increased access to individual and group therapy and other community-based services <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;People at risk of or experiencing homelessness and facing mental health and addictions challenges require reliable and accessible services,&rdquo; said Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. &ldquo;Opening the new supportive housing site in Guelph with specialized care is another step toward building capacity of our mental health and addictions services and helping ensure vulnerable people connect to high-quality care where and when they need it.&rdquo; <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span>Through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/your-health-plan-connected-and-convenient-care\"><span><span>Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care<\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span>, <\/span><\/span><span>the Ontario government is making it easier and faster for individuals of all ages to connect to care such as mental health and addictions support,&nbsp;primary care and social services. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","default_contacts_included_flag":null,"keywords":"","language":"en","media_assets":null,"lead_ministry":{"id":183,"ministries_timeframes_id":5,"acronym":"MOH","acronym_fr":"MSAN","featured_story_boost":688206,"name":"Ministry of Health","name_abbreviated":"Health","name_fr":"Minist\u00e8re de la Sant\u00e9","name_fr_abbreviated":"Sant\u00e9","created_at":"2024-06-07T19:43:17.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"updated_at":"2024-06-07T19:43:17.000000Z","pivot":{"release_id":1004769,"ministry_id":183,"lead_ministry_flag":1}},"partner_ministries":[],"ministry_acronym_opposite":"msan","ministry_id":183,"ministry_acronym":"MOH","ministry_name":"Ministry of Health","ministry_abbreviated":"Health","preview_expires":null,"quickfacts":"<ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Ontario is investing $3.8 billion over 10 years to fill gaps in mental health and addictions care, create new services and expand programs through <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/roadmap-wellness-plan-build-ontarios-mental-health-and-addictions-system\"><span>Roadmap to Wellness<\/span><\/a><span><span><span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>As part of <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/budget.ontario.ca\/2024\/index.html\"><span>Budget 2024<\/span><\/a><span><span><span>, Building a Better Ontario, the government is building on its work through the Roadmap by investing an additional $396 million over three years to improve access and expand existing mental health and addictions services and programs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Ontario is also investing an additional $152 million over the next three years to support individuals facing unstable housing conditions and dealing with mental health and addictions challenges.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Supportive housing refers to a combination of housing assistance and support services that enable people to live as independently as possible in their community.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>","quotes":[{"author_name":"Vijay Thanigasalam ","content":"Our government is investing over $3 million to build 16 supportive housing units in Guelph. These units will help those experiencing homelessness improve their quality of life while strengthening the community.","title":"Associate Minister of Housing"},{"author_name":"Cam Guthrie","content":"There is a clear connection between housing and health. When dealing with the complexities of homelessness, and the related mental health and addictions struggles, I am very thankful to have the Provincial government\u2019s assistance to provide ongoing community-based support services within our city. Today\u2019s $9 million investment will allow us to support the most vulnerable citizens in Guelph as we continue to work towards more permanent solutions to address the homelessness crisis.","title":"Mayor of the City of Guelph"},{"author_name":"Kristin Kerr","content":"This is a new approach to put housing, health care and supports into a single program. We are grateful for the trust from the Ministry of Health and the investment of $9 million to deliver health care and social supports to the 32 tenants of 10 Shelldale and another 76 residents of other supportive housing projects in Guelph-Wellington.","title":"CEO, Stonehenge Therapeutic Community"},{"author_name":"Melissa Kwiatkowski ","content":"As health care organizations working with under-served community members, we work with partners to lead positive change in population health. We know that housing is health care, and the impact of this housing with wraparound supports will make a big difference to the people this program serves, and Guelph-Wellington as a community.","title":"CEO, Guelph Community Health Centre"},{"author_name":"Daria-Allan-Ebron ","content":"Kindle Communities is committed to ending homelessness. 10 Shelldale is a testament to our community's collective efforts, and we are thrilled to have support from the private sector, all levels of government, and our community to provide permanent supportive housing to support those in need.","title":"CEO, Kindle Communities"},{"author_name":"R. Jason Ashdown ","content":"Skyline has been in the rental housing business for 25 years, and we have seen first-hand just how fundamental safe, secure, long-term housing can be to an individual\u2019s well-being. It is our hope that the 10 Shelldale Crescent project can serve as an example for other communities to emulate, showing that effective collaboration among government, business, and community organizations can play a key role in solving housing insecurity not just in Ontario, but across Canada.","title":"Co-Founder and Chief Sustainability Officer, Skyline Group of Companies"}],"regions":[],"release_date_time":"2024-06-26 10:30:00","release_date_time_formatted":"June 26, 2024","release_id_translated":1004769,"release_type_id":2001,"release_type_name":"News Release","release_type_label":"release","release_crossreferences_resources":"<ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/your-health-plan-connected-and-convenient-care\">Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/budget.ontario.ca\/2024\/index.html\">2024 Ontario Budget: Building a Better Ontario<\/a><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/roadmap-wellness-plan-build-ontarios-mental-health-and-addictions-system\"><span>Roadmap to Wellness: A Plan to Build Ontario&rsquo;s Mental Health and Addictions System<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/find-mental-health-support\"><span>Find out how you can access mental health support<\/span><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1002331\/ontario-providing-more-supportive-housing-in-guelph\"><span>Ontario Providing More Supportive Housing in Guelph<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>","release_resources":"<ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/your-health-plan-connected-and-convenient-care\">Your 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Guelph<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>","slug":"ontario-connecting-more-people-to-mental-health-and-supportive-housing-services-in-guelph","slug_translated":"lontario-aiguille-un-plus-grand-nombre-de-personnes-vers-des-services-de-sante-mentale-et-de-logement-avec-services-de-soutien-a-guelph","status_type_id":3002,"streams":null,"owners":[],"tags":[],"topics":[{"label":"Government","description":"Learn about the government services available to you and how government works.","link":"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/government","value":6},{"label":"Health and Wellness","description":"Get help navigating Ontario\u2019s health care system and connecting with the programs or services you\u2019re looking for.","link":"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/health-care-ontario","value":7}],"unformatted_slug":"ontario_connecting_more_people_to_mental_health_and_supportive_housing_services_in_guelph","unformatted_slug_translated":"lontario_aiguille_un_plus_grand_nombre_de_personnes_vers_des_services_de_sante_mentale_et_de_logement_avec_services_de_soutien_a_guelph","release_distribution_id":5001,"release_language_distribution":null,"distributed":true,"additional":{"content_notes":null,"content_location":null,"content_date":null,"content_time":null,"content_livestream_url":null,"content_epk_url":null,"content_nr_url":null,"content_crossreferences":[],"created_by":null,"content_assets":null,"content_assets_formatted":""}},{"cache":"2024-06-28 04:54:12","id":1004768,"previous_administration_flag":0,"assets":null,"contacts_custom":null,"contacts_default":null,"contacts":"<p><strong><span><span><span>Vonny Sweetland<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><br \/><span><span><span>Minister&rsquo;s Office<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><span><span><span><a href=\"mailto:Vonny.Sweetland@ontario.ca\"><span>Vonny.Sweetland@ontario.ca<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><strong>Media Relations<\/strong><br \/>Communications Branch<br \/><a href=\"mailto:economy.media@ontario.ca\">economy.media@ontario.ca<\/a><\/p>","content_title":"Ontario Supporting Francophone Entrepreneurs","clean_title":"Ontario Supporting Francophone Entrepreneurs","content_subtitle":"Investment to provide tools and services needed to start and grow a business","content_lead":"<p><span><span><span><span>TORONTO &mdash; <\/span><span>The Ontario government is investing $500,000 over the next two years in the F&eacute;d&eacute;ration des gens d&rsquo;affaires francophones de l&rsquo;Ontario (FGA) to help Ontario&rsquo;s Francophone entrepreneurs start or grow a business. The support will allow the FGA to provide free French language business advisory services to the province&rsquo;s Francophone business community.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","content_body":"<p><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;Ontario&rsquo;s Francophone entrepreneurs and business owners are important to the economy and our government&rsquo;s support reflects our targeted and responsible approach to fostering economic growth across the province,&rdquo; said Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business. &ldquo;This investment will enable FGA to provide Francophone entrepreneurs the tools they need to start and grow their businesses, create jobs and contribute to building a strong and resilient economy.&rdquo;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span>The province&#39;s support for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fedefranco.ca\/en\/\"><span>FGA<\/span><\/a><span> will help broaden the influence of Francophone and bilingual businesses, stimulating job creation and unlocking new market opportunities. In partnership with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/small-business-enterprise-centre-locations\"><span>Small Business Enterprise Centres<\/span><\/a><span> (SBECs) across the province, the FGA will offer business advisory supports to Francophone entrepreneurs in their preferred language without service interruption.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;This investment in the F&eacute;d&eacute;ration des gens d&rsquo;affaires francophones de l&rsquo;Ontario demonstrates that the Ontario government is working to help Francophone businesses thrive,&rdquo; said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Francophone Affairs. &ldquo;Our goal is to support Francophone entrepreneurs and businesses, so they can fully contribute to the province&rsquo;s economic growth.&rdquo;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span>Small businesses play a critical role in all of Ontario&rsquo;s communities and are an essential part of the province&rsquo;s economy, employing over two million people. Ontario offers a range of programs and supports to help entrepreneurs start and grow new companies, including <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ip-ontario.ca\/\"><span><span><span>Intellectual Property Ontario<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span>, <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/starter-company-plus\"><span><span><span>Starter Company Plus<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span>, <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/start-summer-company-students\"><span><span><span>Summer Company<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span> and <span><span>tailored options, advice and business analysis through <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/business-advisory-services-small-medium-sized-businesses\"><span><span><span>business advisory services<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","default_contacts_included_flag":null,"keywords":"","language":"en","media_assets":null,"lead_ministry":{"id":193,"ministries_timeframes_id":5,"acronym":"MEDJCT","acronym_fr":"MDECEC","featured_story_boost":163349,"name":"Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade","name_abbreviated":"Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade","name_fr":"Minist\u00e8re du D\u00e9veloppement \u00e9conomique, de la Cr\u00e9ation d'emplois et du Commerce","name_fr_abbreviated":"D\u00e9veloppement \u00e9conomique, Cr\u00e9ation d'emplois et Commerce","created_at":"2024-06-07T19:43:18.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"updated_at":"2024-06-07T19:43:18.000000Z","pivot":{"release_id":1004768,"ministry_id":193,"lead_ministry_flag":1}},"partner_ministries":[],"ministry_acronym_opposite":"mdecec","ministry_id":193,"ministry_acronym":"MEDJCT","ministry_name":"Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade","ministry_abbreviated":"Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade","preview_expires":null,"quickfacts":"<ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span>Ontario government support for the FGA is to help broaden the influence of Francophone and bilingual businesses, stimulating job creation, and unlocking new market opportunities by focusing on three areas: entrepreneurship and innovation, a bilingual skilled workforce through education, training, and employability, and promoting Ontario&rsquo;s Francophonie as an economic asset.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span>The Ontario government&#39;s approach to Francophone affairs is based on two complementary strategies. Together, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontarios-french-language-services-strategy\"><span>French Language Services Strategy<\/span><\/a><span> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/francophone-economic-development-strategy\"><span>Francophone Economic Development Strategy<\/span><\/a><span> aim to recruit and train a bilingual, skilled workforce, and increase the availability of front-line services in French, as well as support Francophone and bilingual businesses to encourage their full participation in the province&#39;s economic prosperity.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>In 2021, the government granted a start-up investment to support the development of an Ontario Francophone business network, now the <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fedefranco.ca\/en\/\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span><span>F&eacute;d&eacute;ration des gens d&rsquo;affaires francophones de l&rsquo;Ontario (FGA)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span>. Representing over 5,000 companies, entrepreneurs and institutional partners, the FGA is one of the three Canadian members of the Alliance des patronats francophones and one of the four founding members of the new Alliance de la francophonie &eacute;conomique canadienne (<\/span><\/span><\/span><span>AFEC<span><span>).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span>Announced in the 2024 Ontario Budget, the government is helping an additional 500 entrepreneurs across the province start and grow a business with an added investment of $4.8 million over two years through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/starter-company-plus\"><span>Starter Company Plus<\/span><\/a><span> program. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span>The Ontario government is providing an additional investment of $1.5 million over two years to bolster its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/start-summer-company-students\"><span>Summer Company<\/span><\/a><span> program, helping an additional 250 young people start and grow a business.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oc-innovation.ca\/programs\/digitalization-competence-centre\/\"><span>Digitalization Competence Centre<\/span><\/a><span> is a $10 million investment that provides small businesses support with digital literacy, accelerating digital adoption, and enhancing technological capacity.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>","quotes":[{"author_name":"St\u00e9phane Sarrazin","content":"This investment is critical to ensure Francophone businesses have the tools and resources they need to succeed. I am excited to see the positive impact this is going to have on entrepreneurship, innovation, and our economy.","title":"Parliamentary Assistant to the Associate Minister of Small Business and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Francophone Affairs"},{"author_name":"Dominic Mailloux","content":"This funding from the Ontario government is a significant step forward in empowering our Francophone entrepreneurs with the essential tools and support needed to thrive in Ontario's competitive business landscape. With this investment, we can provide crucial resources and guidance in French, helping our business community innovate, flourish, and contribute significantly to Ontario\u2019s economy. We are grateful for the government's ongoing commitment to our community, which is a testament to the vital role Franco-Ontarians play in the province\u2019s growth. The FGA is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and successful Francophone business ecosystem, and we look forward to the opportunities that will arise from this funding.","title":"President, F\u00e9d\u00e9ration des gens d\u2019affaires francophones de l\u2019Ontario"}],"regions":[],"release_date_time":"2024-06-26 10:15:00","release_date_time_formatted":"June 26, 2024","release_id_translated":1004768,"release_type_id":2001,"release_type_name":"News Release","release_type_label":"release","release_crossreferences_resources":"<ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/fedefranco.ca\/en\/\"><span lang=\"FR\">F&eacute;d&eacute;ration des gens d&rsquo;affaires francophones de l&rsquo;Ontario<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/starter-company-plus\"><span>Starter Company Plus<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/start-summer-company-students\"><span>Summer Company<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/budget.ontario.ca\/2024\/index.html\"><em><span>2024 Ontario Budget: Building a Better Ontario<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>","release_resources":"<ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/fedefranco.ca\/en\/\"><span lang=\"FR\">F&eacute;d&eacute;ration des gens d&rsquo;affaires francophones de l&rsquo;Ontario<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/starter-company-plus\"><span>Starter Company Plus<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/start-summer-company-students\"><span>Summer Company<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/budget.ontario.ca\/2024\/index.html\"><em><span>2024 Ontario Budget: Building a Better Ontario<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>","slug":"ontario-supporting-francophone-entrepreneurs","slug_translated":"lontario-soutient-les-entrepreneurs-francophones","status_type_id":3002,"streams":null,"owners":[],"tags":[],"topics":[{"label":"Business and Economy","description":"Information about Ontario\u2019s economy and how to do business here. Includes economic development opportunities, research funding, tax credits for business and the Ontario Budget.","link":"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/business-and-economy","value":2}],"unformatted_slug":"ontario_supporting_francophone_entrepreneurs","unformatted_slug_translated":"lontario_soutient_les_entrepreneurs_francophones","release_distribution_id":5001,"release_language_distribution":null,"distributed":true,"additional":{"content_notes":null,"content_location":null,"content_date":null,"content_time":null,"content_livestream_url":null,"content_epk_url":null,"content_nr_url":null,"content_crossreferences":[],"created_by":null,"content_assets":null,"content_assets_formatted":""}},{"cache":"2024-06-28 04:54:12","id":1004765,"previous_administration_flag":0,"assets":null,"contacts_custom":null,"contacts_default":null,"contacts":"<p>Dakota Brasier<br \/>Minister&rsquo;s Office<br \/><a href=\"mailto:Dakota.Brasier@ontario.ca\">Dakota.Brasier@ontario.ca<\/a><\/p><p>Tanya Blazina<br \/>Communications Branch<br \/><a href=\"mailto:MTO.Media@ontario.ca\">MTO.Media@ontario.ca<\/a><\/p>","content_title":"Ontario Begins Automatic Licence Plate Renewals","clean_title":"Ontario Begins Automatic Licence Plate Renewals","content_subtitle":"Province saving vehicle owners time and money","content_lead":"<p>HAMILTON &mdash; The Ontario government is making life easier and more convenient for more than eight million drivers by becoming the first jurisdiction in North America to introduce automatic licence plate renewals. The change takes effect on July 1, 2024 and will save vehicle owners time, amounting to more than 900,000 hours every year.<\/p>","content_body":"<p>&ldquo;Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making life more affordable and convenient for drivers,&rdquo; said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. &ldquo;First, we eliminated licence plate sticker fees for passenger vehicles, saving drivers $120 a year for every car they own. Now, we&rsquo;re saving drivers valuable time and making their lives easier by automatically renewing licence plates.&rdquo;<\/p><p>Licence plates for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds will renew automatically 90 days before expiry if the vehicle owner has valid insurance and no outstanding fines or tolls. If a licence plate cannot be renewed automatically, the vehicle owner will be notified and required to manually renew online or in person at ServiceOntario.<\/p><p>&quot;The automatic licence plate renewal program stems from our government&#39;s unwavering commitment to deliver modern, seamless and time-saving services,&quot; said Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. &quot;By utilizing innovative technological solutions to streamline and improve government services, we are saving Ontarians precious time and money.&quot;<\/p><p>Until automatic licence plate renewals take effect, vehicle owners are required to manually renew their plates at no cost. Ontarians can check their licence plate status at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/renew-your-licence-plate\">ontario.ca\/platerenewal<\/a>.<\/p>","default_contacts_included_flag":null,"keywords":"","language":"en","media_assets":null,"lead_ministry":{"id":185,"ministries_timeframes_id":5,"acronym":"MTO","acronym_fr":"MTO","featured_story_boost":427981,"name":"Ministry of Transportation","name_abbreviated":"Transportation","name_fr":"Minist\u00e8re des Transports","name_fr_abbreviated":"Transports","created_at":"2024-06-07T19:43:17.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"updated_at":"2024-06-07T19:43:17.000000Z","pivot":{"release_id":1004765,"ministry_id":185,"lead_ministry_flag":1}},"partner_ministries":[],"ministry_acronym_opposite":"mto","ministry_id":185,"ministry_acronym":"MTO","ministry_name":"Ministry of Transportation","ministry_abbreviated":"Transportation","preview_expires":null,"quickfacts":"<ul>\t<li>Vehicle owners can ensure they do not miss digital notifications about issues related to automatic renewal by signing up for ServiceOntario reminders at <a href=\"https:\/\/reminders.ontario.ca\/en\">https:\/\/reminders.ontario.ca\/en<\/a> or 1-800-387-3445.<\/li>\t<li>Vehicle owners who have signed up for ServiceOntario digital notifications will be sent notifications through email, text, or voicemail if their licence plates cannot be renewed at 90, 45, and 10 days before expiry, and again at 72 hours after expiry.<\/li>\t<li>Vehicle owners who have not signed up for digital notifications will be sent paper notifications by mail 90 days before expiry and 72 hours after expiry.<\/li>\t<li>In 2022, the Ontario government <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001639\/ontario-eliminating-licence-plate-renewal-fees-and-stickers\">eliminated licence plate sticker fees and stickers for passenger vehicles<\/a>, saving drivers up to $120 a year for every car they own.<\/li>\t<li>The introduction of automatic licence plate renewals will not change the way the province, municipalities or the 407 ETR collect unpaid fines and tolls.<\/li>\t<li>In May 2024, the <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/backgrounder\/1004202\/the-get-it-done-act\"><em>Get It Done Act<\/em><\/a> received Royal Assent allowing for the transition to automatic renewal of licence plates.<\/li><\/ul>","quotes":[{"author_name":"Donna Skelly","content":"Automatic licence plate renewals are part of our government\u2019s plan to make life easier and more convenient for Ontarians. We will always work to remove red tape and make services more accessible to all.","title":"MPP for Flamborough-Glanbrook"},{"author_name":"Frank Notte","content":"Providing automatic licence plate renewals underscores this government\u2019s commitment to modernizing services. Removing the yearly hassle of reporting to the government saves people and businesses a precious commodity \u2013 their time. Ontario\u2019s 1,100 new car and truck retailers applaud Premier Ford and his government for driving efficiencies and removing unnecessary bureaucracy for vehicle owners.","title":"Director of Government Relations, Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario"},{"author_name":"Amanda Dean","content":"Insurance Bureau of Canada applauds the government\u2019s continued efforts to make it easier and more convenient for Ontario drivers to access the services they need and is pleased to support the implementation of automatic license plate renewals.","title":"Vice-President, Ontario and Atlantic, Insurance Bureau of Canada"}],"regions":[],"release_date_time":"2024-06-26 09:00:00","release_date_time_formatted":"June 26, 2024","release_id_translated":1004765,"release_type_id":2001,"release_type_name":"News Release","release_type_label":"release","release_crossreferences_resources":"<ul><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/renew-your-licence-plate\">Renew your licence plate<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/change-address-drivers-licence-vehicle-permit-and-health-card\">Change your address<\/a><\/p>","release_resources":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/renew-your-licence-plate\">Renew your licence plate<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/change-address-drivers-licence-vehicle-permit-and-health-card\">Change your address<\/a><\/p>","slug":"ontario-begins-automatic-licence-plate-renewals","slug_translated":"lontario-introduit-le-renouvellement-automatique-des-plaques-dimmatriculation","status_type_id":3002,"streams":null,"owners":[],"tags":[],"topics":[{"label":"Driving and Roads","description":"Information about road conditions, driver\u2019s licences, vehicle registration and commercial vehicles.","link":"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/driving-and-roads","value":3},{"label":"Jobs and Employment","description":"We\u2019ve got the resource and supports to help connect job seekers with employers.","link":"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/jobs-and-employment","value":9},{"label":"Travel and Recreation","description":"Learn more about hunting and fishing, provincial parks, festivals and events, and visiting Ontario.","link":"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/travel-and-recreation","value":13}],"unformatted_slug":"ontario_begins_automatic_licence_plate_renewals","unformatted_slug_translated":"lontario_introduit_le_renouvellement_automatique_des_plaques_dimmatriculation","release_distribution_id":5001,"release_language_distribution":null,"distributed":true,"additional":{"content_notes":null,"content_location":null,"content_date":null,"content_time":null,"content_livestream_url":null,"content_epk_url":null,"content_nr_url":null,"content_crossreferences":[],"created_by":null,"content_assets":null,"content_assets_formatted":""}},{"cache":"2024-06-28 04:54:12","id":1004763,"previous_administration_flag":0,"assets":null,"contacts_custom":null,"contacts_default":null,"contacts":"<p><strong>Hannah Jensen<\/strong><br \/>Minister Jones&rsquo; Office<br \/><a href=\"mailto:Hannah.R.Jensen@ontario.ca\">Hannah.R.Jensen@ontario.ca<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Anna Miller<\/strong><br \/>Communications Branch<br \/><a href=\"mailto:media.moh@ontario.ca\">media.moh@ontario.ca<\/a><br \/><a href=\"tel:416-314-6197\">416-314-6197<\/a><\/p>","content_title":"Ontario Connecting People in Bay of Quinte to Convenient, High-Quality Care","clean_title":"Ontario Connecting People in Bay of Quinte to Convenient, High-Quality Care","content_subtitle":"Expansion will connect more people in the Bay of Quinte region to care, close to home","content_lead":"<p><span><span><span><span><span>TRENTON &mdash; The Ontario government is expanding services at the new Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre to help more people in the Bay of Quinte region connect to high quality and convenient care, closer to home. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","content_body":"<p><span><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;Our government is continuing to make record investments to ensure that no matter where you live, you can connect to the care they need, when they need it,&rdquo; said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. &ldquo;This investment will expand services offered by the community health hub and is just one of the many steps our government is taking to connect families in the Bay of Quinte region to the care they need, in their own community, now and for years to come.&rdquo;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span><span>With the province support, the second phase of the Trenton Satellite Project will expand the Quinte West Community Health Centre and allow it to provide more services to people and their families, including allied health services, immunization services, health education, mental health and addictions support and home and community care. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;Co-locating health-care providers centrally at the Belleville Quinte West Community Health Centre&rsquo;s hub in Trenton ensures more convenient access to care for Quinte West residents and it allows more patient-centered collaboration among those providers,&rdquo; said Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Quinte. &ldquo;Coupled with our recent investments in Trenton Memorial Hospital next door, our government is delivering the expanded capacity this community needs.&rdquo;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span><span>Local community-based partners, including the Victorian Order of Nurses and the Hastings and Prince Edward County Health Unit, will be located on-site, ensuring a more convenient and connected continuum of care that meets patients&rsquo; evolving needs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span><span>Through <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/your-health-plan-connected-and-convenient-care\"><span><span><span>Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care<em><span>,<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><em> <\/em><span><span><span><span><span>the Ontario government is expanding access to key services in communities across the province to provide people of all ages with the right care, in the right place, closer to home.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","default_contacts_included_flag":null,"keywords":"","language":"en","media_assets":null,"lead_ministry":{"id":183,"ministries_timeframes_id":5,"acronym":"MOH","acronym_fr":"MSAN","featured_story_boost":688206,"name":"Ministry of Health","name_abbreviated":"Health","name_fr":"Minist\u00e8re de la Sant\u00e9","name_fr_abbreviated":"Sant\u00e9","created_at":"2024-06-07T19:43:17.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"updated_at":"2024-06-07T19:43:17.000000Z","pivot":{"release_id":1004763,"ministry_id":183,"lead_ministry_flag":1}},"partner_ministries":[],"ministry_acronym_opposite":"msan","ministry_id":183,"ministry_acronym":"MOH","ministry_name":"Ministry of Health","ministry_abbreviated":"Health","preview_expires":null,"quickfacts":"<ul>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span>As part of the first phase of this project, the Ontario government invested $14 million in 2020 to support the construction of new 17,000 sq ft health hub offering a broad range of services under one roof. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Ontario&rsquo;s investments over the next 10 years will lead to nearly $50 billion in health infrastructure across the province, adding 3,000 new beds.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Ontario is investing $3.8 billion over 10 years to fill gaps in mental health and addictions care, create new services and expand programs through <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/roadmap-wellness-plan-build-ontarios-mental-health-and-addictions-system\"><span><span>Roadmap to Wellness<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\t<li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>As part of <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/budget.ontario.ca\/2024\/index.html\"><span><span>Budget 2024<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span>, Building a Better Ontario, the government is building on its work through the Roadmap by investing an additional $396 million over three years to improve access and expand existing mental health and addictions services and programs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>","quotes":[{"author_name":"Sheila Braidek","content":"Being able to finally complete the Trenton Community Health Hub is incredibly exciting.  It means we are finally able to co-locate VON Adult Day Program, Public Health, and Canadian Mental Health Association with Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre at 69 Catherine Street in Trenton.  With that we can turn our attention more creative ways to service our community as a whole. We are delighted with this investment.  It\u2019s an important investment in community infrastructure and it\u2019s an important investment in leveraging resources to have the biggest, most positive impact on community.","title":"Executive Director, Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre"}],"regions":[],"release_date_time":"2024-06-25 17:00:00","release_date_time_formatted":"June 25, 2024","release_id_translated":1004763,"release_type_id":2001,"release_type_name":"News Release","release_type_label":"release","release_crossreferences_resources":"<ul><\/ul><p><span><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1004154\/ontario-building-new-emergency-department-in-trenton\">Ontario Building New Emergency Department in Trenton<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/your-health-plan-connected-and-convenient-care\"><span>Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient 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