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The Ontario government announced on May 13, 2025, that it is proposing to make current gas and fuel tax rate reductions permanent and remove tolls on the provincially owned section of Highway 407 East, covering Brock Road to Highway 35/115. According to the announcement, tolls on this section are
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Ministry of Finance investigators seized 798,360 unmarked cigarettes and 6,560 untaxed cigars during a tobacco enforcement operation in Richmond Hill on April 22, 2025, according to a statement from the ministry. Four people were charged under the Tobacco Tax Act in connection with the operation. The ministry stated
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Ontario introduced the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, in Vaughan on May 12. According to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the proposed legislation is intended to accelerate the construction of homes and infrastructure. The province also announced an increase of $400 million in funding
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Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has received approval from the Ontario government to begin construction on the first of four small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Darlington nuclear site in Clarington, according to a provincial government news release dated May 8, 2025. The government states this will be the first small
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The Ontario government has issued a statement outlining ongoing changes to the provincial health care system as part of its 'Your Health' plan. According to the Ontario government’s June 4, 2024 news release, these changes are intended to provide faster and easier access to health care services
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The Ontario government announced in Hamilton that it will invest $13 billion annually to support manufacturing workers and jobs across the province. According to the government, this funding is intended to help protect jobs in the manufacturing sector and assist those who rely on them. The announcement stated that the
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The Ontario government has introduced legislation intended to address unsafe hunting practices and public safety concerns. According to an official news release, the proposed legislation would allow courts to suspend hunting licences for individuals convicted of offences that pose risks to public safety. The legislation also includes provisions for lifetime
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The Ontario government has announced $29 million in funding over three years for police services and their partners through the Community Safety and Policing (CSP) Grant program. According to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the funding is intended to support projects to prevent crime and assist victims across Ontario.
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The Ontario government announced it is collaborating with municipal governments in Peel Region to conduct a review of local governance. The government stated in a news release from Toronto that this review will examine the delivery of services and explore ways to support community growth. The announcement specified that representatives
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The Ontario government has announced proposed legislative changes to the province’s bail system, which the province says are intended to address concerns related to repeat and violent offenders. According to the announcement, the proposed legislation would require courts to give greater consideration to an individual's history of
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The Ontario government announced new actions aimed at protecting provincial parks and public spaces. According to the official statement, these actions include increased enforcement of existing regulations, with a focus on preventing damage to park property, littering, and other prohibited activities. The government stated that enforcement officers' presence will
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford released a statement on the results of the federal election. According to the official statement issued from Toronto, Ford said, "On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I want to congratulate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the newly elected Members of Parliament." Ford stated,