Ontario News

The Ontario News Centre offers you quick access to the provincial news of the day.
  1. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for maintenance work.
  2. Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, for a press conference on new measures to strengthen gun control.
  3. Dependable and timely fisheries catch data is essential to supporting sustainable fisheries and strong coastal economies. Historically, fish harvesters have provided this catch data to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) via paper logbooks, slowing down decision-making for fisheries management and protection.
  4. On December 2, 2024, Alvaro Bonfanti, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
  5. The President of the Treasury Board, Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Oakville, the Honourable Anita Anand, will be in Oakville to highlight funding for a national guide and service dog training school, under the Enabling Accessibility Fund program.
  6. The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for 3 initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
  7. Statement from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat to members of the Bouchard class action regarding a settlement
  8. Eight communities in Ontario are working on transitioning from fuel-based public transit vehicles to zero emission electric buses after an investment of almost $850,000 from the federal government.
  9. The federal government is investing $841,971 through the Zero Emission Transit Fund to support eight planning projects across Ontario.
  10. On November 23, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
  11. On November 23, 2024, Robert Smith, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in our custody.
  12. First Nation communities are working in close partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to incorporate First Nations knowledge into winter road planning and climate adaptation strategies.
  13. The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonally operated search and rescue stations on the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay, and St. Lawrence River in Ontario are closing on the following dates:
  14. The Honourable Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an announcement that will put more money in your pocket, so you can buy the things you need and save for the things you want.
  15. On November 17, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
  16. Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.
  17. The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will make a housing announcement in Ottawa.
  18. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users of a temporary closure of the LaSalle Causeway on Saturday, November 16, to allow for the opening of the main marine navigation channel.
  19. Burlington’s transit fleet will be greener following a combined investment of nearly $17 million from the federal and provincial governments, along with the City of Burlington.
  20. The federal government is investing $6,782,156 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support six public transit projects across Burlington, Ontario. The Government of Ontario is investing $5,651,231 and the City of Burlington will invest a total of $4,522,003.
  21. Today, the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced up to $25.2 million for four projects, funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, to support both shore-power and alternative fuel solutions in the marine sector. This funding will:
  22. Below are the four Ontario projects in receipt of funding under the Green Shipping Corridor Program’s Clean Ports stream. Overall, these projects focus on shore power solutions, alternative fuel solutions and fueling infrastructure, and/or aim to support both shore-power and alternative fuel solutions.
  23. Government of Canada investment in the Scale-Up Platform is helping Ontario businesses and entrepreneurs at all stages of growth
  24. Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington, Adam Van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, Natalie Pierre, Member of Provincial Parliament for Burlington, Effie Triantafilopoulos, Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville North—Burlington, and Her Worship Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of the City of Burlington.
  25. Bryan May, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Small Business and to the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important
  26. $7 million for Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association to expand Project Arrow and support businesses
  27. James Maloney, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Member of Parliament for Etobicoke–Lakeshore, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement to support entrepreneurs and businesses across southern Ontario.
  28. New Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative to help transform the way houses are built in Canada
  29. The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of made-in-Canada solutions to strengthen the zero-emissions vehicle sector.
  30. Pacific salmon play an enormous cultural, economic and environmental role on the West Coast of Canada. These fish have complex life cycles which include migrating between freshwater and marine environments. Protecting Pacific salmon species and aquatic ecosystems in Canada remains at the forefront of our priorities.
  31. Through Canada’s renewed Oceans Protection Plan, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has previously funded three University of Guelph projects focused on studying the impacts of diluted bitumen exposure on Pacific salmon. This research is important to help prepare for and respond to potential oil spills in areas where salmon live.
  32. Between October 12 – 29, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.
  33. The lockdown put in place at Grand Valley Institution on October 19, 2024, has ended. The institution was placed under lockdown to resolve a security-related health and safety issue, which has been resolved.
  34. The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
  35. On October 29, 2024, Brody Robinson, an inmate from Millhaven Institution, died while in our custody.
  36. The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will make an important announcement on bringing new health care innovations to First Nations communities across British Columbia.
  37. On October 24, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
  38. Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Government of Canada, formally apologized to Aundeck Omni Kaning, M’Chigeeng, Sheguiandah, Sheshegwaning and Zhiibaahaasing First Nations for past wrongs relating to the Crown’s mismanagement of their monies in the late 1800s and the negative impacts experienced by the five communities as a result.
  39. Today, KEB Vice-Chairperson Lise Kwekkeboom, alongside Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced new funding of more than $20 million per year to support education infrastructure and governance. This means that Anishinabek Education System (AES) participating First Nations will be able to make sure their schools are in the best shape to support students.
  40. Sandy Lake First Nation, with funding support from Indigenous Services Canada, is bringing a new era of modern health services to its community as the Sandy Lake Community Health Center opens its doors today, serving the health needs of the over 2,600 residents living on reserve in the remote, fly-in Northern Ontario community.
  41. The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.5 million to support 365 projects that will help the province's farmers, food processors, and essential farm-supporting agribusinesses protect their operations against pests and diseases while enhancing operational resilience and strengthening public trust in our food supply system.
  42. Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Lise Kwekkeboom, Vice Chair of the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body Board, will make an announcement regarding self-governing, Anishinabek-led education.
  43. Minister of Labour and Seniors, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Windsor to visit the Gordie Howe International Bridge worksite and meet with workers.
  44. On October 19, 2024, a lockdown was put in place at Grand Valley Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.
  45. On October 23, 2024, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony in the Central Ontario District in the Ontario Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing District Director Scott Tempest to the incoming District Director Sherri Rousell.
  46. Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in Ontario.
  47. The governments of Canada and Ontario are helping 128 apple, tender fruit, and table grape producers grow more popular and hardy varieties of produce. The Growing Future Opportunities Initiative, with funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), is supporting these projects through a $4.4 million investment.
  48. Federal Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic releases his Annual Report for 2023-24, which was tabled in Parliament by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos on October 7, 2024.
  49. On October 15, 2024, four inmates were the victims of an assault at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
  50. Canada’s small- and medium-sized businesses create good-paying jobs, keep main streets flourishing across the country, and deliver the dream of entrepreneurship.