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Ontario and Canada Making Homes More Affordable in Hamilton
MPP Ciriello announced that Development Charge Reduction Program will support $572 million in housing enabling infrastructure projects while reducing the

MPP Monica Ciriello Announces Ontario Investing $7 Million in Seniors Community Grants
MPP Ciriello and Minister Cho announce Neighbour to Neighbour as a recipient of the Seniors Community Grant (SCG)

Ontario Increasing Opportunities for Women in Hamilton to Train for In-Demand Careers and Leadership Roles
MPP Ciriello and Minister Williams announce Innovation Factory as recipient of WELL funding

Ontario Breaks Ground on Grimsby GO Station
New standardized design will reduce construction costs and speed up timelines

Ontario Connecting 10,398 More People to Primary Care in the Greater Hamilton Area
Ontario Connecting 10,398 More People to Primary Care in the Greater Hamilton Area

Cancer Assistance Program Celebrates $298,600 OTF funding from Ontario Government
Cancer Assistance Program celebrates impact of OTF funding from Ontario government

Ontario Investing $200,000 to Fight Back Against Crime in Hamilton
Ontario will fight back against crime in Hamilton with funding from the Civil Remedies Grant for Hamilton Police Services

Ontario Investing $2.7 Million in Hospital Upgrades and Repairs in Hamilton
Ontario Investing $2.7 Million in Hamilton hospital to support critical infrastructure upgrades and repairs

Ontario Investing Over $345 Million at McMaster University and Mohawk College
Province supporting the sector with new funding model to equip postsecondary students in the City of Hamilton for rewarding, in-demand

Ontario Begins Civil and Utility Work for Hamilton LRT
With the Hamilton LRT, Ontario is one step closer to building fast, reliable and affordable light rail transit, keeping workers

Ontario Expanding WSIB Coverage to More Frontline Care Workers
The proposed legislation would protect 29,000 additional workers with WSIB coverage at residential care facilities, retirement homes and group homes.

Motion to modernize Ontario’s restraining order system passed with unanimous support
I am proud to share that on April 13th, 2026, my Private Members Motion to modernize Ontario’s restraining order system

Ontario Launches New Program to Strengthen Electricity Grid and Reduce Costs for Consumers
New Peak Performance program will incentivise businesses to lower electricity use during high demand periods, protecting grid reliability and keeping

Ontario Investing an Additional $1.9 Million to Expand Primary Care Workforce in Hamilton
Ontario is investing $1.9 million in Hamilton to add new health-care workers to local primary care teams as part

New Judges Appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice
New Judges Appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice: The Honourable Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario, is pleased to

Ontario Investing $11.92 Million to Prepare McMaster University and Mohawk College Students for In-Demand Jobs
Ontario Investing $11.92 Million to Prepare McMaster University and Mohawk College Students for In-Demand Jobs: Investment will fund modern classrooms

Ontario Energy Expansion Fuels $30 Million Hitachi Energy Investment
Ontario Energy Expansion Fuels $30 Million Hitachi Energy Investment: Newly purchased facilities will support 185 jobs and strengthen Canadian-made supply

Ontario Building More Homes Near Transit in Hamilton
Ontario Building More Homes Near Transit in Hamilton: Province unlocking vacant land for up to 642 new homes near West

Ontario Welcomes $138 Million Investment in the Life Sciences Sector
AtomVie’s expansion will support 70 jobs and reinforce Ontario’s position as a global leader in the production of life-saving radiopharmaceuticals.

Ontario Extending One Fare to Keep Transit Costs Down for Riders
Program saving commuters up to $1,600 per year.

Experience Ontario 2026 is Now Open for Applications!
Ontario government investing in festivals and events across the province to create great experiences that boost local economies.

A Plan to Protect Ontario
Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement delivering on the province’s plan to build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy.

Ontario Commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Share the news: Announcement Overview TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford and Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic

Ontario Protecting Taxpayers by Banning Municipal Speed Cameras
Province also introducing new fund to proactively support road and school zone safety without raising costs for drivers.

Ontario Investing $56.8 Million to Expand Nursing Enrollment – $7.02M for Mohawk College
The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect the province’s health-care system by investing $56.8 million

Buy Ontario, Buy Canadian Day
Let’s show our support for Ontario businesses, celebrate local workers and protect jobs by choosing made-in-Ontario and made-in-Canada products

Ontario Investing $215 Million to Support Provincial Shipbuilding Sector
Funding includes $15 million grant program to help provincial shipbuilders meet Canada’s defence needs Share the news: Announcement Overview ST.

Celebrate Canada Day with Free Fishing
Fish for free across Ontario June 28 to July 6 Share the news: Announcement Overview TORONTO — The Ontario government

Ontario Connecting 300,000 More People to Primary Care
Province launching over 130 new and expanded primary care teams across Ontario to connect people in underserved communities to care

Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) Now Accepting Applications
Share the news: Announcement Overview We are now accepting applications for our new Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF). Ontario businesses

Ontario Sport Hosting Program Applications Now Open
$3 million investment will boost sport tourism and local economies. Share the news: Announcement Overview TORONTO — The Ontario government

Enjoy Free Fishing on Mother’s Day Weekend
Fish for free in Ontario May 10 and 11. Share the news: Announcement Overview TORONTO — Spring has arrived and