Great news for the many organizations doing invaluable work supporting seniors in Leeds and Grenville! Seniors Community Grant applications are open.
To learn more about the application process, please our upcoming webinar on November 10 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn more: https://t.co/yHbF6CcSdc
Our government is delivering $8 billion in additional tax relief through the Ontario Competitiveness Tax Cut, helping businesses invest, grow and create 30,000 new jobs across Ontario.
Learn more about how we're lowering the cost of doing business and strengthening Ontario's economy: https://t.co/zrhRidT1ej
We’re delivering on our plan to protect Ontario by saving nearly 220,000 processing days on government approvals, making it easier and faster to build, invest and compete globally.
Learn more: https://t.co/SXXVsKeXJc
Pleased to use the first Member's Statement in the Fall Session at Queen's Park to congratulate the mayors and council members elected and acclaimed across Leeds and Grenville in yesterday's municipal elections.
Thank you to all the candidates who stepped forward and made the commitment to put their name on a ballot.
The House is back in session at Queen’s Park!
This session, our government is focused on protecting Ontario and securing our economic future by cutting red tape, getting projects built faster, and supporting growth sectors across the province.
Looking forward to working with MPPs from all parties to build a stronger, more competitive Ontario. 💪🎯
#ProtectOntario
Since launching our $3.4 billion Primary Care Action Plan, we've connected more than 500,000 additional people to primary care.
Here in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, I announced our government's investment of over $4.7 million to connect more than 11,000 people to care, helping ensure more residents can access the care they need, closer to home.
Learn more: https://t.co/4SSTVXrNlW
We're making housing more affordable by:
🏠 Removing the full 13% HST from new homes
🏗️ Cutting development costs to help build homes faster and more affordably
Together, these measures could save homebuyers up to $200,000 off the cost of a new home.
Learn more: https://t.co/4pGURhZEy3
Small businesses power Ontario’s economy, and we’re making sure they can keep growing.
This #SmallBusinessWeek, WSIB is delivering $160 million in premium savings, while our government is cutting small business taxes by $1.1 billion to protect jobs and keep Ontario competitive.
Learn more: https://t.co/b5xv1Ylx9e
We’re keeping our promise to protect workers from tariffs and secure the jobs of the future here in Ontario.
Through a landmark $8.7B agreement with the federal government, we’re building roads to the Ring of Fire, strengthening Ontario’s critical minerals supply chain, and protecting Ontario's steel and auto workers from U.S. tariffs.
Learn more: https://t.co/s8sFVYfxtQ
We're cutting red tape and building a stronger, more competitive and self-reliant Ontario!
These reforms will speed up archaeological approvals, helping get homes and critical infrastructure built faster while protecting Ontario's archaeological heritage.
Learn more: https://t.co/8CZuyiujt3
Thank you to Ontario's Health Minister Sylvia Jones for this important message during Breast Cancer Awareness Month - and the work being done to ensure more women are being screened.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Since our government lowered the age of self-referral for mammograms from age 50 to 40 two years ago, more than 330,000 people in their 40s have been screened - leading to better outcomes.
Because early detection saves lives.
🚨Great news for Augusta Township!
Our government is protecting tariff-impacted workers and industries with an investment of $750,000 through the $40-million Trade-Impacted Communities Program (TICP) to support the township’s Maitland Chemical Industrial Park feasibility study. The study will provide a pathway to support existing industries on the site and attract new industrial investment while reducing reliance on U.S. supply chains.
With its prime location, infrastructure, and skilled local workers, the Maitland Chemical Industrial Park is well positioned to attract new investment to grow our economy in Leeds and Grenville. Proud that we're supporting Augusta Township to capitalize on opportunities to create new, good-paying manufacturing jobs on the site.
Learn more: https://t.co/yJbbfx5Nph
It’s Small Business Week!
In the face of economic uncertainty, our government is cutting taxes and keeping costs down to help small business owners grow, create local jobs, and build a more competitive economy.
This week and every week, remember to #ShopLocal!
Every procurement dollar is an opportunity to support Ontario jobs.
That’s why we’re protecting Ontario businesses by leveraging our $236 billion infrastructure plan to buy more Ontario-made lumber, steel, vehicles and other products whenever and wherever we can.
Auto theft is down across Ontario but we're not letting up in supporting police going after the organized criminals responsible.
Pleased to announce that our government is providing $187,500 to Grenville County OPP through the Preventing Auto Thefts Grant Program. This investment will give Grenville County OPP additional tools and resources to work with their community partners to combat auto theft, disrupt criminal activity and keep our communities safe.
Learn more: https://t.co/mTr8YsMtG7
We’re not just investing in training. We’re getting people on the job.
As part of our government’s $2.5 billion commitment to skills training, we’ve already supported 1,000 projects that will help more than 700,000 workers train for in-demand careers. That’s how we protect workers, strengthen our economy and build a more competitive Ontario.
Ontario is a global energy superpower. And we’re just getting started.
We can no longer rely on the U.S. for our prosperity or our security. That’s why we’re securing Canada’s energy sovereignty by building new nuclear, the largest battery storage fleet in the country and the transmission to connect it all.
Reliable power. Stronger communities. More jobs for Ontario workers.
We’re delivering on our plan to protect Ontario, with shovels in the ground on all roads to the Ring of Fire, five years ahead of schedule.
In partnership with First Nations, we are building one of the largest road projects in our province's history, creating thousands of good-paying jobs, driving lasting economic growth and positioning Ontario as a world critical minerals superpower.
Ontario is building for the future.
We’re investing $31 billion in highways, roads and bridges to keep drivers safe, reduce gridlock and strengthen our economy.