Category: News Releases

Ontario’s 2020 Budget levels the playing field by reducing unfair property tax rates and proposes to give municipalities tools to target property tax relief to local small businesses NEWS November 13, 2020 BRANTFORD — The Ontario government is giving municipalities the flexibility to provide property tax relief to small businesses. The province is also considering

Program provides employment services in Brantford community NEWS November 12, 2020 BRANTFORD – The Ontario government remains committed to supporting the Career Link Program at Wilfrid Laurier University. The Government of Ontario has extended the leasing agreement with its partners at Grand Erie District School Board and Wilfrid Laurier University. As a result, the program’s

Ontario’s 2020 Budget provides $180.5 million to connect workers impacted by COVID-19 with retraining and to help industries find skills they need NEWS November 9, 2020 BRANTFORD — The Ontario government is providing $180.5 million to connect workers in the tourism, hospitality sectors and others most affected by the pandemic to training and jobs. Part

MPP Will Bouma announces details of Ontario’s Budget details NEWS November 5, 2020 BRANTFORD, ON – The Ontario government released the plan that is the next step to deal with the effects of COVID-19.  There are three themes that collectively comprise the latest budget: protect, support and recover.  As Premier Ford has said many times,

MPP Will Bouma announces social services relief funding to support the City of Brantford NEWS November 3, 2020 BRANTFORD, ON – The Ontario government is providing municipalities and Indigenous community partners with over $241 million to help protect the province’s most vulnerable from the impacts of COVID-19, including those who are homeless or at risk

New community paramedicine program will support seniors on long-term care waitlists NEWS October 30, 2020 BRANTFORD — The Ontario government is launching the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program in five communities across the province. This program will help seniors on long-term care waitlists stay safe in the comfort of their own homes and communities

Province supporting students with better and modern learning spaces NEWS Thursday October 22, 2020 BRANTFORD: The Ontario government is investing $550 million in accelerated funding to build 20 new schools and make upgrades to 8 existing facilities. As part of its plan for a safe return to school, the Ontario government is supporting the  Grand

BRANTFORD – The Ontario government is providing an additional $176 million this year to help expand access for critical mental health and addictions supports during COVID-19. This funding is part of the province’s investment of $3.8 billion over 10 years and enables Ontario’s comprehensive plan, A Roadmap to Wellness, to deliver high-quality care and build

Supporting Hospital Infrastructure Projects to Ensure a Safe Environment for Patients NEWS Thursday September 17, 2020 BRANTFORD, The Ontario government is investing $175 million this year to address critical upgrades, repairs and maintenance in 129 hospitals across the province, including $50 million for COVID-19 related and other urgent projects. Through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund,