McGuinty Government Supporting the Economic Success of Low-Income Women Women’s Directorate Ontario is helping over 800 low-income women build and grow their own businesses. Through the new Microlending for Women in Ontario program six not-for-profit organizations, including the [Read more]
Ontario’s clean energy economy is bringing more renewable energy online, while creating good jobs for families. Innergex’s Stardale Solar Farm in East Hawkesbury, will produce 30 megawatts of clean electricity, enough to power more than 3,200 homes. During its peak construction period, [Read more]
Today, Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, released the following statement in recognition of Ontario’s athletes who competed at the London 2012 Summer Paralympic Games: “On behalf of the McGuinty government, I’d like to congratulate all Ontario Paralympic [Read more]
McGuinty Government Growing Forestry Sector, Creating Jobs Ontario has entered into an historic partnership with Obishikokaang Resources, a forest management corporation owned by Lac Seul First Nation, by issuing an enhanced Forest Resource Licence that will create jobs and boost the local economy. [Read more]
McGuinty Government Promotes Fire Safety In Facilities Housing Seniors and Vulnerable Ontarians Ontario is taking steps to ensure residents of retirement and long-term care homes are safe during fire emergencies. The government is committed to ensuring that more retirement and long-term care homes [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supporting Health and Wellness Ontario is helping promote physical activity and healthy living in the riding of Thunder Bay – Superior North. Through the Healthy Communities Fund, the province is helping local community partners deliver programs that promote physical [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helping Retail And Service Workers Ontario is helping local retailers and workers in Elliot Lake rebuild their businesses after the collapse of the Algo Centre Mall. A community adjustment agreement has been signed with the City of Elliot Lake to help develop and implement a [Read more]
There is very good reason for everyone in Northwestern Ontario to be excited about the growth of the mining sector in our part of the Province. Mineral exploration investments are at an all-time high and we can expect the opening of several new mines in the region to employ hundreds, if not [Read more]
It has been a little over a week since the Liberal Budget was announced. Since then my NDP colleagues and I have been asking for your feedback. In that time, we have heard from over 38,000 Ontarians. Out of the thousands of concerns we have heard about, it’s clear that many Ontarians are very [Read more]
McGuinty Government Committed to Building Smoke-Free Communities During the 35th annual National Non-Smoking Week, Ontario is celebrating the progress made to create a healthier province and is reiterating its commitment to smoke-free communities. Since 2005, millions of Ontarians have breathed [Read more]
Increased Output in Manufacturing Drives Growth The McGuinty government remains focused on jobs and the economy. Despite uncertainty around the world, Ontario’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose 0.7 per cent (2.7 per cent annualized) in the third quarter (July to September 2011). [Read more]
McGuinty Government Partners With Digital Media Company Ontario is helping ViXS Systems Inc. – a GTA-based semiconductor solutions provider – develop new technology, while creating 107 new, highly-skilled jobs and protecting 54 existing positions. These new jobs will build upon the [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helping To Reduce Energy Costs, Protect Jobs Ontario is helping Tembec General Partnership reduce energy costs, stay competitive and protect 550 jobs at its newsprint mill in Kapuskasing. Through the Northern Industrial Electricity Rate (NIER) program, the company is receiving [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supporting Economic Development Growth Ontario is helping Nipigon explore the possibility of building a multi-purpose centre and attracting new businesses to its waterfront. With support from the province, Nipigon is developing a waterfront development master plan that will help [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supporting Safer Communities In Northwestern Ontario Construction is now underway on a new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment that will enhance community safety in Nipigon and create construction jobs. At the peak of construction, it is estimated that 50 tradespeople and [Read more]
