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The Ontario government has announced an expansion of the Learn and Stay Grant program, aimed at increasing the number of family doctors trained in the province. Starting in 2026, the government plans to allocate approximately $88 million over three years to support 1,360 undergraduate students who commit to practicing
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The Ontario government has announced a $150 million investment over two years to expand the Ontario Fertility Program. This expansion aims to reduce waitlists and increase the number of families accessing government-funded fertility services in hospitals and community clinics. The program will now be available at more clinics, providing patients
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The Ontario government has introduced new legislation titled the Affordable Energy Act. This proposed law aims to address the growing demand for energy in the province by establishing an integrated energy plan. The plan seeks to coordinate various energy resources, including electricity and natural gas, to maintain affordability. Key components
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The Ontario government has introduced the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, aimed at expediting highway construction and addressing traffic congestion. The proposed legislation includes measures to accelerate the construction of Highway 413 and extensions of Highways 410 and 427. It proposes a new environmental assessment process and exempts certain
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The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at reducing the costs associated with connecting new homes and businesses to the province's electricity grid. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address barriers to homeownership and investment in the region. According to the Independent
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The Ontario government has announced the implementation of a permanent framework for target benefit pension plans, effective January 1, 2025. This framework is designed to support the sustainability of multi-employer pension plans, which are commonly used in industries involving skilled trades. These plans allow workers to receive a monthly income
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The Ontario government has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at accelerating the construction of certain highway projects. The proposed legislation, known as the Building Highways Faster Act, seeks to prioritize projects such as Highway 413, the Bradford Bypass, and the Garden City Skyway bridge. If passed, the act would streamline
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The Ontario government has announced funding for supportive housing projects in the Regional Municipality of Durham. Over $8 million has been allocated through the Social Services Relief Fund, with an additional $3 million provided in partnership with the Government of Canada via the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative. This funding aims
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The Ontario government has proposed new legislation aimed at addressing traffic congestion and improving road conditions. This legislation, if passed, would require municipalities to obtain provincial approval before installing new bike lanes that could reduce vehicle lanes. The proposal comes as a response to the increase in bike lanes during
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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has approved the continued operation of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station's "B" units until December 2026. This decision allows Ontario Power Generation to maintain the facility's production of 2,000 megawatts of power, which is sufficient to supply electricity
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The Ontario government has announced an expansion of the Basic Constable Training (BCT) program at the Ontario Police College. Starting in 2025, the program will increase its capacity by 80 recruits annually, prioritizing small, medium-sized, and First Nation police services. This expansion will bring the total number of officers trained
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The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced the creation of the Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative, aimed at attracting and retaining workers in Ontario's agri-food sector. This initiative is supported by a $4 million fund from the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The initiative will provide funding for