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The Ontario government has introduced the Municipal Accountability Act, 2024, aimed at enhancing municipal governance and accountability. If passed, the legislation will establish a standardized municipal code of conduct and a consistent integrity commissioner inquiry process across the province. Mandatory code of conduct training for council members and certain local
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The Ontario government has announced an expansion of its competitive energy procurement initiative, increasing the target from 5,000 megawatts (MW) to 7,500 MW. This expansion is part of the Second Long-Term Procurement (LT2) plan, which aims to address the province's growing electricity demand. The Independent Electricity
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The Ontario government has announced that the preliminary design for Highway 413 is 90% complete. This development allows the province to begin releasing land not required for the highway's construction. A total of 113 full and 57 partial properties have been identified as unnecessary for the project. The
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The Ontario government has introduced the Emergency Management Modernization Act, aiming to update the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA). This proposed legislation seeks to enhance provincial and municipal emergency management efforts, focusing on prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The amendments are the first significant updates in over
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The Ontario government has announced plans to increase funding for Seniors Active Living Centres (SALCs) by $17 million over the next three years. This funding aims to expand the number of SALCs from 316 to 416 across the province, enhancing access to services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in
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The Ontario government has appointed Angela Clayton as the interim President and CEO of Infrastructure Ontario. This decision was made with the unanimous support of Infrastructure Ontario's Board of Directors. Clayton is set to take over the role later this month, following the transition of the current President
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The Ontario government has announced a new initiative aimed at increasing the number of family doctors in rural and northern communities. This effort is part of the Practice Ready Ontario program, which will enable up to 100 internationally trained family physicians to begin practicing in these areas by 2025. The
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The Ontario government has introduced the Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act, 2024, which proposes a series of legislative changes and investments aimed at enhancing care for seniors across the province. The proposed legislation includes a $114-million initiative focused on improving dementia care, supporting families and caregivers, and fostering social
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The Ontario government has appointed Robert Poirier as a third-party advisor to conduct a governance review of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS). This marks the first review of its kind since 2012. The review aims to assess the governance model of OMERS to ensure it aligns with the
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The Ontario government has introduced the More Convenient Care Act, 2024, aiming to enhance the province's healthcare system. The proposed legislation seeks to improve governance, transparency, and service delivery in healthcare. Key initiatives include the voluntary merger of nine Local Public Health Agencies into four new entities to
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The Ontario government has announced a change in leadership at Metrolinx, appointing Michael Lindsay as the interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Lindsay, who previously served as President and CEO of Infrastructure Ontario, will assume his new role on December 16, 2024. His primary task will be to oversee the
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The Ontario government has announced a proposal to allocate nearly $80 million over three years to enhance dementia care and support for caregivers. This initiative is part of the 'Your Health' plan, which aims to connect Ontarians with necessary care. Key components of the proposal include: * Dementia Programs