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Ontario Moving Additional Region to Modified Stage 2

Action Being Taken to Stop the Spread and Contain the Second Wave in Communities.

Outings on Hold for Long-Term Care Homes in Areas of Higher Community Spread

Updated directive pauses absences to protect residents and staff.

Building a More Inclusive Canada: Government of Canada Announces Funding for Anti-Racism Projects Across the Country

Today, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, announced the Government of Canada is providing $15 million for 85 anti-racism projects across the country, which will address barriers to employment, justice, and social participation among Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, and religious minorities.

Ontario Adding Over 200 More Transitional Care Beds Across the Province

Province Building More Capacity to Reduce Wait Times and End Hallway Health Care.

Government of Canada increases support in Ontario for child and youth victims of abuse and violence in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced $363,936 in financial support for fiscal year 2020-2021, to 5 Child Advocacy Centres (CAC) and Child and Youth Advocacy Centres in Ontario.

Ontario Ensures Teaching Jobs go to the Best Educators

Ministry of Education to Revoke Ontario Regulation 274 to Prioritize Merit over Seniority in Teacher Hiring Practices.

Ontario Helps Keep Energy Costs Low for Families, Small Businesses and Farmers

Province keeps electricity rates stable and provides customers with more choice.

The Government of Canada launches applications for the Canada Recovery Benefit

To ensure that Canadians continue to receive the help they need the Government of Canada has introduced three new benefits, delivered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA): the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB), and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB).

Increased COVID-19 Precautions for Congregate Care Settings

Further direction will help protect vulnerable people and those who care for them.

Government announces new, targeted support to help businesses through pandemic

The Government of Canada took immediate action to help Canadian businesses affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic, from helping keep employees on the job to increasing cash flow and providing support to help pay rent.