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The Ontario government has announced a new initiative aimed at increasing the number of family doctors in rural and northern communities. This effort is part of the Practice Ready Ontario program, which will enable up to 100 internationally trained family physicians to begin practicing in these areas by 2025. The
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The Ontario government has introduced the Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act, 2024, which proposes a series of legislative changes and investments aimed at enhancing care for seniors across the province. The proposed legislation includes a $114-million initiative focused on improving dementia care, supporting families and caregivers, and fostering social
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The Ontario government has appointed Robert Poirier as a third-party advisor to conduct a governance review of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS). This marks the first review of its kind since 2012. The review aims to assess the governance model of OMERS to ensure it aligns with the
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The Ontario government has introduced the More Convenient Care Act, 2024, aiming to enhance the province's healthcare system. The proposed legislation seeks to improve governance, transparency, and service delivery in healthcare. Key initiatives include the voluntary merger of nine Local Public Health Agencies into four new entities to
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The Ontario government has announced a change in leadership at Metrolinx, appointing Michael Lindsay as the interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Lindsay, who previously served as President and CEO of Infrastructure Ontario, will assume his new role on December 16, 2024. His primary task will be to oversee the
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The Ontario government has announced a proposal to allocate nearly $80 million over three years to enhance dementia care and support for caregivers. This initiative is part of the 'Your Health' plan, which aims to connect Ontarians with necessary care. Key components of the proposal include: * Dementia Programs
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The Ontario government has announced a new initiative to provide up to $1 billion in loans to municipalities. This funding is intended to support the development of water infrastructure projects that are necessary for building new homes. The program, known as the Housing-Enabling Water Infrastructure (HEWI) lending stream, is part
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The Ontario government has announced changes to the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and registered nurses, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. These changes will allow nurse practitioners to perform additional medical procedures, such as ordering and applying defibrillators and cardiac pacemakers, and performing electrocoagulation for skin
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Premier Doug Ford has called on the federal government to adopt a more proactive stance regarding border security and trade issues. In a recent statement, Ford highlighted several areas where he believes federal action is necessary. These include matching U.S. tariffs on China, banning Chinese software in vehicles, delaying
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The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at supporting women and families in the skilled trades sector. The proposed legislation includes a new job-protected parental leave for adoptive parents and those using surrogacy, as well as a 27-week leave for workers with serious illnesses. Additionally, the government
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The Ontario government has initiated discussions with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to explore new energy generation projects at existing sites in Port Hope, Haldimand County, and St. Clair Township. This move is part of a broader effort to address the province's increasing electricity demand, which is projected to
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The Ontario government has announced a financial commitment of over $92 million to support research initiatives across the province. This funding is allocated through the Ontario Research Fund and aims to assist universities, colleges, research institutes, and hospitals in Ontario. The funding will be distributed to more than 200 projects,