Tag: Ontario government
Doug Ford clears path to get much-needed tradespeople into Ontario
Queen’s Park is introducing legislation to get out-of-province tradespeople into Ontario jobs faster, a move it hopes will make a dent in the “largest labour shortage in a generation.” Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Labour Minister Monte McNaughton announced plans Friday to fast-track the registration process for skilled workers moving to the province. “For skilled […]
Premier Ford visits region, coy on support for anti-Islamophobia bill
Premier Doug Ford is not committing to passing an anti-Islamophobia bill inspired by the killing of a London Muslim family, but hinted during a Friday swing through the region at a future announcement on combatting hate against Muslims. “We’re always open to sitting down. I don’t care where the legislation comes from,” Ford said at […]
Over to you, Doug Ford: MP says childcare ball in premier’s court
As far as a childcare funding agreement between Ontario and Ottawa goes, the ball is in Premier Doug Ford’s court, a federal cabinet minister told The Free Press Wednesday. “We are still waiting for Ontario to submit their action plan,” said Karina Gould, the minister of families, children and social development. “We really can’t move […]
London to get nearly 300 new or upgraded long-term care beds
London is getting nearly 300 new and upgraded long-term care beds as part of the Ontario government’s $6.4-billion pledge to improve care homes, the province says.
Premier: Heavy fines for Ambassador Bridge, 400-series highways blockades
Ford said fines will be severe with penalties up to $100,000 per day and the possibility of suspending commercial and personal drivers licenses