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Ontario Reducing Wait Times for Surgeries and Procedures

The Ontario government is making it easier and faster for people to access the publicly-funded surgeries and procedures they need by further leveraging community surgical and diagnostic centres to eliminate surgical backlogs and reduce wait times. As the government significantly expands the number of surgeries being done through community surgical and diagnostic centres, it will […]

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Ontario Hiring New Corrections Staff to Keep Communities Safe

Additional officers will enhance public safety and security HAMILTON — The Ontario government is deploying more correctional services staff to ensure the safety and security of communities across the province. Today, 113 correctional officers and 18 probation and parole officers graduated from Ontario’s Corrections Centre for Professional Advancement and Training after several weeks of intensive training. […]

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Ontario Celebrating 460 New Police Officers

New recruits complete basic training to help fight crime and keep communities safe AYLMER — The Ontario government today marked the official march past of 460 police recruits who have completed their basic training at the Ontario Police College (OPC). “Policing is much more than a job. It is a profession that puts citizens over […]

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Only Doug Ford and the Ontario PCs will Get More Workers into the Skilled Trades

NIAGARA – Today, Doug Ford announced that a re-elected PC government will invest $1 billion over the next three years to continue getting more workers into good jobs in the skilled trades. This is the largest investment in the skilled trades in Ontario’s history. “As we build roads, highways and bridges and attract investments in clean […]

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Doug Ford and the Ontario PCs Secure the Future of Clean Steelmaking in Ontario

HAMILTON – Today, Doug Ford announced that a re-elected PC government will continue to stand up for and secure the future of clean steelmaking in Ontario.  “After 15 years of the Del-Duca Wynne Liberals chasing jobs away, the Ontario PCs are bringing jobs and investment back to Ontario, including in clean steel here in Hamilton,” said […]

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Ontario Working for Workers by Expanding Training to More People

The Ontario government is working for workers by launching a new training program, Better Jobs Ontario. Anyone looking to train for in-demand work, including those on social assistance, who are self-employed, gig workers, youth, and newcomers to the province, can apply to start learning the skills they need to earn bigger paycheques for themselves and their families. […]

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Ontario and Canada Investing $3.4 billion to Advance Hamilton LRT

HAMILTON – The Ontario government is welcoming a new federal funding commitment of $1.7 billion to advance the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, which matches Ontario’s $1.7 billion investment into the project for a total investment of $3.4 billion to support construction. Through this partnership, the province and federal government are taking a significant step […]

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Ontario Adding 60 More Transitional Care Beds in Hamilton

HAMILTON — The Ontario government is expanding innovative and proven reactivation care models across the province by adding over 200 more transitional care beds. These new beds will help ease pressures on hospitals, reduce wait times for patients by getting those who no longer need to be in a hospital, but are waiting to transition to […]

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Ontario Investing in Hospital Upgrades and Repairs in Hamilton

HAMILTON — The Ontario government is investing $175 million this year to address critical upgrades, repairs and maintenance in 129 hospitals across the province, including $50 million for COVID-19 related and other urgent projects. Through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund, this funding will help hospitals maintain their infrastructure and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for […]

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