Leadership candidate proposes integrated measures to enhance prosperity, fairness and affordability TORONTO, ON—As part of a series of policy papers, MPP and Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Michael Coteau committed to implement “Made-in-Ontario” requirements in line with a recent [Read more]
Statement by Michael Gravelle, MPP Thunder Bay-Superior North “Bombardier’s decision to make massive lay-offs at its Thunder Bay manufacturing plant is devastating for the workers, their families, the community of Thunder Bay and region. My heart goes out to all those affected by this [Read more]
Doug Ford is making deep cuts to the programs and services that matter most to Ontario families. The Ford government inherited one of the top economies in the world. An economy that led the G7 in jobs and growth for 5 years, with the lowest unemployment rate in decades. Instead, he has [Read more]
Fort William First Nation to Host Ontario’s Indigenous Youth and Community Wellness Secretariat Ontario and First Nations leadership marked a significant milestone today, with the opening of a new office in Fort William First Nation to support Indigenous youth in their community–the first [Read more]
Province Strengthening the Economy and Creating Jobs in the North Ontario is investing in Northeastern Ontario’s television and film production sector, creating jobs in the region and revenue for local businesses supporting film crews during production. Glenn Thibeault, MPP for Sudbury, made [Read more]
Province Increasing Travel Options in Underserved Areas Ontario is making it easier and more convenient for people to get where they need to go by improving transportation services within and between communities across Northern Ontario. Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development and Mines, [Read more]
Over the past months I have been struggling with a feeling of uneasiness that I have not been able to shake. My doctor diagnosed me with depression last year. Since then, I have been grappling with this disease privately while maintaining, to the best of my ability, the work that I love to do as [Read more]
Local Grants will support projects across Region January 17, 2017 Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development and Mines and MPP for Thunder Bay-Superior North and Bill Mauro, Minister of Municipal Affairs and MPP for Thunder Bay Atikokan, announced that four local non-profit and charitable [Read more]
Province Supporting NBCUniversal Production to Boost Local Economy Ontario is helping strengthen and diversify the economy and create good jobs for people in the North by supporting the rapidly-growing television production sector. Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development and Mines, made [Read more]
Above: Trailer for ‘Born to be Blue’ It’s an exciting time for film production in Northern Ontario. Movies filmed in Thunder Bay, Sudbury, and throughout the North are screening at the top international film festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival and the Cannes [Read more]
Ontario Supporting Critical Municipal and First Nation Infrastructure Projects Projects Will Help Grow Local Economies and Create Jobs Ontario and the federal government are investing over $88 million in 35 municipal and First Nation projects to build and repair critical infrastructure, help create [Read more]
Province Funding 300,000 Dedicated Nursing Hours to Reduce Emergency Wait Times Ontario is providing more than $226,012 to help patients receive quicker access to care in hospital emergency rooms in City of Thunder Bay. The province will provide funding to 20 municipalities across Ontario for [Read more]
Province Supporting Job Creation, Growing Regional Economy Ontario is supporting business development in the Northeast by helping local companies expand operations and increase revenues. With an investment of nearly $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), the [Read more]
Thunder Bay region to receive $2 million in increased funding for home and community care This investment will help clients and caregivers most in need, including $80 million for enhanced home care and $20 million for caregiver respite. Home care patients and those who care for them will [Read more]
Province Enhancing Digital Infrastructure in the North Ontario is providing more communities in the North with access to broadband internet service. With an investment of more than $2.3 million through the province’s Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), the Chukuni Communities [Read more]
