We are essentially at the mid-point of the Ford government’s mandate. And pandemic or not, the prospects of re-election remain (at least near) top of mind for the government and the Opposition parties.
The Government of Ontario approved an amendment to O.Reg 429/04 respecting the Industrial Conservative Initiative (ICI).
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $133 million in new funding for Indigenous businesses and the Indigenous tourism industry.
The Ontario government appointed Dr. Jane Philpot as the special advisor to the Ontario Health Data Platform and announced the Premier’s Council on Equality of Opportunity.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an early transfer of $2.2 billion in federal Gas Tax funding for Canadian municipal infrastructure projects.
The Ontario government announced new measures to support Regulated Price Plan (RPP) customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Government of Ontario announced changes to electricity rates paid by approximately five million Regulated Price Plan (RPP) customers.
Mayor John Tory announced that the City is partnering with 24 major employers, including universities, major banks and insurance institutions to support a gradual reopening of offices and employment centres.
The Government of Canada announced $650 million in additional funding to help Indigenous communities.
Toronto City Council approved the implementation of a Property Tax Payment Deferral Program due to COVID-19.