Government of Ontario
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Mount Sinai Hospital completes historic redevelopment project
The Ontario government invested $383 million into the largest redevelopment in Mount Sinai Hospital’s history.
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Ontario reforming the way schools are built
The province has introduced measures to expedite the construction of brand new schools in growing communities.
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Ontario invests in new disinfectant wipes facility
The government is pledging more than $1.2 million towards Empack Spraytech's new production facility in Barrie, Ont.
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Ontario advances elevator repair legislation
Ontario is kicking the dust off of elevator repair legislation, which was passed under the Liberal government in May 2018 but never proclaimed into law.
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Ontario offers free online health and safety training
The Ontario government's new online health and safety training touches on topics such as infection control, ladder safety, and preventing harassment.
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Ontario creates web portal for unsolicited infrastructure bids
The private sector can now share their expertise on public infrastructure needs through unsolicited bids submitted online to the Ontario government.
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Construction of $22 million college campus in Toronto begins
Construction of Collège Boréal’s $22-million future campus in Toronto's Distillery District is underway. Development of the project kicked off on Oct. 29, 2018.
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Province strengthens consumer protection with new rules: OREA
The government of Ontario has introduced legislation that, if passed, will implement North America-leading rules in the province around how real estate professionals can represent consumers.
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Ontario imposes new rules for water-taking permits
Ontario plans to impose a two-year hold on all applications for water-taking permits for new or expanding water bottle operations.
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Northern Ont. schools get $300-mill for repairs
Ontario is investing $300 million over the next two years to repair schools across Northern Ontario.
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Ontario revs up ultra-high speed internet access
Homes and businesses in more than 300 communities across southwestern Ontario will soon have access to ultra-high speed internet.
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500 EV charging stations coming to Ontario
Ontario wants to install about 500 EV charging stations along highways and at workplaces, condos and public spaces starting in 2017.
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Ontario unveils cap-and-trade program details
Ontario unveiled details of its cap-and-trade program, the government’s solution to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and boosting the economy.
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Ontario threatens retroactive land transfer tax
The suddenness of a new Ontario regulation and, more particularly, its backdating of tax obligations to July 19, 1989, have caught both tax experts and real estate industry advocates off guard.
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Ont private sector readies for energy reporting
Proposed amendments to Ontario's Green Energy Act signal the government's intention to mandate reporting of energy and water consumption in privately owned buildings.
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Arts and culture space opens at Brock University
Ontario recently celebrated the opening of the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont.
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Ontario steps up plans to protect drinking water
Ontario has stamped approval on more Source Protection Plans in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Region with the aim to protect local drinking water sources.
