COVID-19 News Updates
Ontario Investing $741 Million to Reduce Surgeries Backlog and Expand Access to Care
Additional Health Capacity Critical to Responding to Future Surges and Outbreaks TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $741 million to help clear the backlog
New Public Health Measures Implemented Provincewide to Keep Ontarians Safe
Government Reinforcing the Importance of Following Public Health Advice to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 TORONTO — In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer
Ontario Expands COVID-19 Testing to Pharmacies
Up to 60 Ontario Pharmacies to Offer Testing by Appointment Starting Friday HUNTSVILLE — The Ontario government is providing people with convenient and timely access
Ontario Set to Employ the Largest Number of Labour Inspectors in Provincial History
New Inspectors will help Keep Workers Safe on the Job during COVID-19 TORONTO – The Ontario government is launching a recruitment campaign to increase its
Ontario Set to Launch Largest Flu Immunization Campaign in Province’s History
New Investments Part of the Government’s COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan TORONTO — The Ontario government is implementing the largest flu immunization campaign in Ontario’s history.
Ontario Limits the Size of Unmonitored and Private Social Gatherings across Entire Province
Province Takes Decisive Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and
Lower Limits for Unmonitored and Private Social Gatherings in Ottawa, Peel and Toronto Regions
Province Introducing Legislation Across Ontario to Increase Fines for Non-Compliance TORONTO — In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, local medical officers of
Mayor Carter continues to advocate for DRPS assistance to address criminal behaviour in the downtown
OSHAWA – Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter addressed the Durham Region Police Services (DRPS) Board today to urge for its full support to tackle the needs
Ontario Investing in Hospital Upgrades and Repairs
Maintaining Hospital Infrastructure to Ensure a Safe Environment for Patients MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is investing $175 million this year to address critical upgrades,
Ontario Launches COVID-19 School and Licensed Child Care-specific Web Page
Daily information available to parents and the general public TORONTO — Today, the Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, and the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, President
Ontario-Québec Summit Strengthens Ties between the Two Provinces
Governments Agree to Collaborate on Key Priority Areas Including Health Care, Economic Recovery, and Infrastructure Renewal MISSISSAUGA — Today, Premier Doug Ford and Québec Premier
Ontario Takes Extraordinary Steps to Reopen Schools Safely
Provincial Back-to-School Plan Includes Substantial Investments in PPE Along with More Teachers, Nurses, and Custodians TORONTO — As students, teachers and staff return to school,
Third Straight Month of Employment Growth Marks Ontario’s Ongoing Economic Recovery
TORONTO – Today, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on Statistics Canada’s monthly employment release: “Today, Statistics
Ontario Welcomes Postsecondary Students Back to School
Fall Re-Opening Plan Prioritizes Health and Safety of Students, Faculty and Staff TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Office of the Chief