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New impaired driving and marijuana-related penalties could affect immigration status for permanent and temporary residents

Canada has made marijuana (cannabis) legally available to adults under strict new laws.

Ontario Government Connecting People with Addictions to Treatment and Rehabilitation

TORONTO - Ontario's Government for the People is planning to provide those who are struggling with opioid and other drug addictions the first steps towards treatment through new wraparound health and social services beginning in January 2019.

Ontario's Government Promoting Public Health, Community Safety and Protecting Youth

Premier speaks at Ontario Provincial Police Association annual meeting to highlight role of all police in the enforcement of cannabis retail law.

Citizenship Week Welcomed 6442 New Canadians

This year during Citizenship Week, 6442 people became new Canadians at 72 special citizenship ceremonies across Canada. Citizenship Week (October 8-14) also marked the 1‑year anniversary of Bill C‑6, which brought in important changes to the Citizenship Act, helping qualified applicants get citizenship faster.

Taking Canadian Citizenship to New Heights This Citizenship Week

This year, Citizenship Week (October 8 to 14, 2018) will be celebrated with 72 special citizenship ceremonies across the country. Citizenship Week also marks the 1 year anniversary of Bill C 6, which brought in important changes to the Citizenship Act, helping qualified applicants get citizenship faster.

Ontario Helping Recovery Efforts in Ottawa

OTTAWA - As recovery efforts continue in the Ottawa region, the Government for the People is using every program and tool available to assist those in tornado affected areas.

Province Activates Disaster Recovery Assistance for Emergency Expenses in Ottawa Region

Ottawa — In response to the tornado and storm that took place in the Ottawa Region, Ontario will be providing extra support for individuals or businesses that require help with emergency expenses over and above what private insurance can provide.

Concussion Awareness Campaign to Reduce Injuries

Province Taking Action to Keep Ontario’s Kids Safe

September 26, 2018 12:50 P.M. Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport

QUEEN'S PARK - Ontario's Government for the People is demonstrating its commitment to making sports safer for kids and marking Rowan's Concussion Law Day by developing a multimedia campaign that will raise awareness about concussion safety. The campaign will get concussion safety information in front of the Ontarians who need it most.

GTHA Transit to Receive Largest GO Train Service Increase in Five Years

Adds 400,000 more train seats every week for people in the GTHA

Ontario's Government get people moving faster by adding GO train service to reduce congestion in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Share your Thoughts on the Provincial Public Programs that Matter Most

The Government of Ontario is conducting a three-week public consultation through September 21, 2018 on the public programs and services that matter to you most.

By participating in the Planning for Prosperity Consultation survey, you will have your say on the province’s effectiveness in public spending. You will rank the importance and effectiveness of a range of government programs and services.