Ontario News

The Ontario News Centre offers you quick access to the provincial news of the day.

  1. Minister Champagne in Brampton to visit MDA facility

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will visit the MDA facility to highlight the recently awarded contract amendment for the design of Canadarm3.

  2. Minister Mendicino in Niagara Falls with the CBSA: Keeping Canada safe by preventing the smuggling of firearms

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety for a special event demonstrating the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA’s) work to tackle the smuggling of firearms into Canada. Following the tour and demonstrations, Minister Mendicino will take questions from media.

  3. Government of Canada supports Black entrepreneurs in Hamilton and Windsor

    FedDev Ontario invests over $1.9 million to support 275 Black entrepreneurs and Black-led businesses and create 80 jobs

  4. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Millhaven Institution 

    On August 9, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the property of Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

  5. Government of Canada to announce support for Black entrepreneurs and Black-led businesses in Hamilton and Windsor

    The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of Black entrepreneurs and Black-led businesses in Hamilton and Windsor.

  6. Hemlock woolly adelgid confirmed in Grafton, ON

    The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of hemlock woolly adelgid in several hemlocks near Grafton, Ontario.

  7. Government of Canada to make an announcement to help increase tourism in the Killarney region

    Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, will make an important announcement in support of increasing tourism in the Killarney region.

  8. PS Kusmierczyk Announces New EV Chargers in Windsor, Ontario

    Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $100,000 investment in the Corporation of the City of Windsor to install 20 Level 2 EV chargers at several of the city’s facilities.

  9. FedNor investments support youth internships across Northern Ontario

    Increased opportunities for young people who are interested in developing entrepreneurial skills or gaining on-the-job work experience are critical to keeping youth in the region while building a strong, diverse, inclusive and innovative economy in Northern Ontario.

  10. FedNor investing over $560,000 to create internship opportunities for Northern Ontario’s youth

    Providing opportunities for young graduates and connecting organizations and businesses with a skilled and enthusiastic workforce is precisely what the Government of Canada’s internship initiative is helping to accomplish in Northern Ontario.

  11. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in West Perth

    Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure announcement regarding broadband infrastructure with Valerie Bradford, Member of Parliament for Kitchener South—Hespeler, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Matthew Rae, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education and Member of Provincial Parliament for Perth—Wellington.

  12. Government of Canada invests $10 million to support in-person return of Toronto International Film Festival  

    FedDev Ontario investment supports September return of one of the world’s largest film festivals

  13. Government of Canada supports community infrastructure upgrades at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park 

    FedDev Ontario invests over $740,000 in the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to support increased accessibility and infrastructure upgrades at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park in Whitchurch-Stouffville.

  14. Neskantaga First Nation welcomes Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, to community

    Earlier this summer on July 23, Neskantaga First Nation welcomed the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), to the community.

  15. Government of Canada to announce support for community infrastructure in Whitchurch-Stouffville

    The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of community infrastructure in Whitchurch-Stouffville.

  16. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution 

    On July 31, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.

  17. Kingston East Community Centre to receive green energy improvements

    Kingston, Ontario, August 4, 2022—Today, Mark Gerretsen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and His Worship Bryan Paterson, Mayor of the City of Kingston, announced $464,184 in federal funding for green energy retrofits to the Kingston East Community Centre.

  18. Lane reduction on Des Joachims Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of a lane reduction on the Des Joachims Bridge for maintenance work.

  19. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kingston

    Kingston, Ontario, August 3, 2022—Members of the media are invited to attend a green infrastructure announcement with Mark Gerretsen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and His Worship Bryan Paterson, Mayor of the City of Kingston.

  20. Government of Canada invests over $12.3 million for major festivals and events in southern Ontario

    FedDev Ontario supports return of Tennis Canada’s National Bank Open tournament and Boots and Hearts Music Festival

  21. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution 

    On July 29, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the property of Warkworth Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

  22. Government of Canada to announce support for major festivals and sporting events in southern Ontario

    The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of major festivals and sporting events in southern Ontario.

  23. Marathon Palladium Project – Minister Receives Joint Review Panel Report

    Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, received the report of the Joint Review Panel that conducted the environmental assessment of the proposed Marathon Palladium Project, located near Marathon, Ontario.

  24. Lane reduction on Des Joachims Bridge

    Thursday, August 4: Lane reduction on Des Joachims Bridge

  25. Canada and Ontario Taking Further Action to Grow and Sustain the Agri-Food Workforce

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $4 million to continue building a strong and competitive agri-food workforce. The second round of the Ontario Agri-Careers Support Initiative, which opens today and closes on September 8, 2022, provides funding for innovative pilot projects that are tailor-made to address employee needs at a local level.

  26. Canada and the City of London invest in green upgrades to Kinsmen Recreation Centre

    Today, Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Josh Morgan, Deputy Mayor of the City of London, announced over $2.1 million in federal funding for green infrastructure improvements to the Kinsmen Recreation Centre in London.

  27. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution 

    On July 22, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.

  28. Government of Canada invests $3 million to help early-stage companies adopt low-carbon processes and products

    FedDev Ontario investment to support over 65 SMEs, 80 technologies or processes and over 110 jobs

  29. Des Joachims Bridge closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the Des Joachims Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic for inspection work

  30. Government of Canada to announce support for community infrastructure and tourism in Sarnia-Lambton

    Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement supporting community infrastructure and tourism across the Sarnia-Lambton.

  31. Government of Canada to announce support for inclusive green recovery in the bio-cleantech sector

    Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement to support for inclusive green recovery in the bio-cleantech sector.

  32. Government of Canada invests over $2.5 million to support early-stage cleantech companies in southern Ontario 

    FedDev Ontario investment to assist over 30 SMEs commercialize products, scale-up and support 650 jobs

  33. Government of Canada to announce support for cleantech companies in southern Ontario

    Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of southern Ontario’s cleantech sector.

  34. Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution 

    From July 8 to 16, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a federal multi-level security institution.

  35. Government of Canada invests in energy-efficient upgrades to a community sports facility in Brampton

    Today, Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and His Worship Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton, announced over $15.7 million in funding for retrofits to the Susan Fennell Sportsplex in Brampton.

  36. Media Advisory - Brampton, Ontario

    Media Advisory - Brampton, Ontario

  37. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution 

    On July 14, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the property of Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.

  38. Canada and FCM announce major investments to improve water quality in Ontario communities

    Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources and Joanne Vanderheyden, Past President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, today announced a $2.2 million investment through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to help improve water quality and reduce potable water usage in two communities in Ontario.

  39. MP Longfield to Make a Water System Investment Announcement

    TEESWATER — Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources; Joanne Vanderheyden, past President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities; and Robert Buckle, Mayor of the Municipality of South Bruce, will make a water system investment announcement in Teeswater, Ontario.

  40. #EVWeek in Canada: PS Dabrusin Announces $765,000 in Funding for New Chargers in Ontario

    As part of #EVWeek in Canada, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $765,000 investment in Peak Power Inc. to install 117 EV chargers across Ontario.

  41. Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC) to receive Nearly $2M from Indigenous Services Canada for new facility and renovation

    Indigenous Peoples living in, or transitioning to, urban centres are one of the fastest growing populations in Canada. Toronto alone is home to nearly 80,000 Indigenous Peoples. Ontario ranks 1st most populous in terms of Indigenous Peoples per province or territory across the country and 85.5% of Indigenous Peoples live in urban areas like Toronto.

  42. Government of Canada invests over $7.7 million to support early-stage technology companies and green recovery for SMEs

    FedDev Ontario investment to support over 145 SMEs and create and maintain 500 jobs in southern Ontario

  43. Government of Canada and partners to announce new investments for Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council

    Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; and Frances Sanderson, President of the Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council, will announce new investments for the Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council.

  44. Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution - Regional Treatment Centre

    On July 9, 2022, Andrew Watson, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

  45. Government of Canada supports advancement of women and commercialization in southern Ontario’s health sciences sector 

    FedDev Ontario invests $10 million to support 180 companies, create and maintain 480 jobs, and 270 job opportunities for women

  46. Lane closure on LaSalle Causeway

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of a lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for repair work

  47. Minister O’Regan to hold a press conference with LIUNA International Vice President Joseph Mancinelli

    The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, will be in Hamilton to tour a housing construction project. They will discuss the need to train more skilled workers and how government and unions can work together to address labour shortages in the construction sector.

  48. The First Nations Health Managers Association to launch "RISE Against Racism" campaign later this year

    Accessing quality health services can be a stressful experience. Anti-Indigenous racism in Canada's health systems, such as discriminatory language in interactions with patients and negative stereotyping that influences care decisions, can have a negative impact on health outcomes.

  49. Government of Canada invests over $1.4 million to support arts and culture in Greater Toronto Area

    FedDev Ontario supports five arts and culture projects to expand offerings and continue positioning the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) as arts and culture destination in Canada.

  50. Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution - Regional Treatment Centre

    On July 7, 2022, Robert Ramm, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.