Provincial Government News

NEWS RELEASE Ontario Investing $16.5 Million to Support Black Youth and Young Professionals Province supporting next generation of Black leaders, including through skills training and career development August 28, 2025 Citizenship and Multiculturalism MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is investing $16.5 million in the Black Youth Action Plan (BYAP) for over 65 Black-focused programs delivered by community

NEWS RELEASE Skills Development Fund will train more than 4,200 workers for in-demand jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs Skills Development Fund will train more than 4,200 workers for in-demand jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs August 27, 2025 Office of the Premier Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development MISSISSAUGA — Today, Premier Doug Ford

NEWS RELEASE Ontario Investing $70 Million to Protect Workers Affected by U.S. Tariffs Province providing proactive support for workers in the face of economic uncertainty August 20, 2025 Office of the Premier Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development HAMILTON — The Ontario government is delivering on its plan to protect Ontario workers by investing $70 million

NEWS RELEASE Ontario Investing $75 Million to Train More Students for In-Demand Jobs in Construction Investment will train thousands of students in skilled trades and urban planning to build a strong workforce in the face of U.S. tariffs August 15, 2025 Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security WHITBY — As part of its plan to

NEWS RELEASE Province Launching Protect Ontario Financing Program to Support Sectors Impacted by U.S. Tariffs $1 billion program will deliver on province’s commitment to protect workers and critical supply chains August 13, 2025 Finance TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government launched the Protect Ontario Financing Program, the first phase of the $5 billion Protecting Ontario

NEWS RELEASE Ontario Investing $260 Million to Protect and Train Workers Latest round of funding is part of the province’s $2.5 billion investment in the Skills Development Fund July 29, 2025 Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development TORONTO — The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect workers by launching the sixth

NEWS RELEASE Saskatchewan Joins Ontario and Alberta in Agreement to Build New Energy and Trade Infrastructure Premiers sign deal to move Canadian energy, critical minerals to new markets July 22, 2025 Office of the Premier HUNTSVILLE — Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe in joining the Memorandum

NEWS RELEASE Ontario Signs New Free Trade Agreements with British Columbia and Canada’s Three Territories Memorandums of understanding now in place with 10 provinces and territories to grow Ontario’s economy by removing internal trade barriers July 21, 2025 Office of the Premier Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade HUNTSVILLE — Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was

NEWS RELEASE Ontario Launches Plan to Secure Energy for GenerationsCanada and Ontario Strengthening Province’s Agri-Food Industry Provincial and federal governments investing $4.4 million to support small agri-food businesses, expand export opportunities and increase food safety July 04, 2025 Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $4.4