COVID-19 News Updates
Ontario Making Government Services More Convenient, Reliable, and Accessible
New Action Plan Will Save People Time and Money During COVID-19 and Beyond TORONTO — The Ontario government released an action plan to make government
Canada-U.S. border to remain closed until Nov. 21, at least
OTTAWA — The COVID-19 travel restrictions in place at the Canada-U.S. land border will remain in effect until Nov. 21 at least. While the extension
Ontario Supports the Production of Critical Supplies to Fight the Spread of COVID-19
Investment will increase the production of medical-grade alcohol in the province JOHNSTOWN – The Ontario government continues to work together with businesses and the manufacturing sector
Outings on Hold for Long-Term Care Homes in Areas of Higher Community Spread
Updated directive pauses absences to protect residents and staff TORONTO — The Ontario government is adding to the precautions taken last week to protect residents
Ontario Hiring Hundreds More Contact Tracers and Case Managers
Up to 600 More Recruits Will Help Track, Trace and Isolate New Cases of COVID-19 Across the Province TORONTO — The Ontario government is taking
Ontario Seeking Immediate Federal Action to Help Farmers
Today, Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs issued the following statement in advance of the upcoming Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture meeting:
Ontario Helps Keep Energy Costs Low for Families, Small Businesses and Farmers
Province keeps electricity rates stable and provides customers with more choice TORONTO – The Ontario government is helping to keep the cost of energy low
Ontario Continues to Support Restaurants During COVID-19 Pandemic
Province Helping to Offset Fixed Costs and Permitting Alcohol with Delivery and Takeout Food Orders ETOBICOKE — The Ontario government is encouraging everyone to support local
Ontario Delivers $2.8 Billion COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan
TORONTO ― The Ontario government has developed a $2.8 billion COVID-19 fall preparedness plan to ensure the province’s health care, long-term care and education systems
Ontario Releases Updated COVID-19 Modelling for Second Wave
Modelling Shows Following Public Health Measures Remains Critical to Stop the Spread TORONTO — The Ontario government today released updated COVID-19 modelling, which shows the
Ontario Providing over Half a Billion Dollars to Protect Vulnerable Seniors against Second Wave of COVID-19
New Investments Part of the Government’s COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing close to $540 million to protect residents, caregivers,
Ontario Investing $52.5 Million to Recruit, Retain and Support More Health Care Workers
Initiative Will Ensure the Province Can Meet any Surge in Demand during COVID-19 TORONTO ― The Ontario government is investing $52.5 million to recruit, retain
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