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North Nabs New U

North Nabs New U

McGuinty Government Invests In Algoma University, More Opportunity For North

September 4, 2008 - McGuinty Government Invests In Algoma University, More Opportunity For North Video: New Algoma University

Capital Tax Refund Benefits Ontario Manufacturers

Capital Tax Refund Benefits Ontario Manufacturers

McGuinty Government Helping Companies Through Global Economic Challenges

September 3, 2008 - McGuinty Government Helping Companies Through Global Economic Challenges Video: Cutting taxes for Ontario Manufacturers

High Skills, High Hopes

High Skills, High Hopes

McGuinty Government Prepares Even More Students For Future Jobs

September 2, 2008 - McGuinty Government prepares even more students for future jobs. Video: High Skills Training for Youth

Creating Jobs, Building Ontario

Creating Jobs, Building Ontario

Investing in Ontario Act Delivers $1.1 Billion for Municipal Infrastructure

August 25, 2008 - Investing in Ontario Act Delivers $1.1 Billion for Municipal Infrastructure Speech: At the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference Video: Building a Stronger Ontario

Improving Access To Care In The North

Training Medical Professionals in Northern Ontario

Expansion At Northern Ontario School Of Medicine To Put More Medical Students In Small, Remote and Aboriginal Communities

August 22, 2008 - Expansion At Northern Ontario School Of Medicine To Put More Medical Students In Small, Remote and Aboriginal Communities Video: Training Medical Professionals in Northern Ontario

Gearing Up For New Skills At Mohawk College

Accelerating Education at Mohawk College

McGuinty Government Expands Training Opportunities In Hamilton

August 20, 2008 - McGuinty Government Expands Training Opportunities In Hamilton Video: Accelerating Education at Mohawk College

More Students Build Skills At Conestoga College

More Students Build Skills At Conestoga College

McGuinty Government Invests In Robotics, Welding Training

August 19, 2008 - McGuinty Government Invests In Robotics, Welding Training Video: Building Skills in Cambridge

Ontario Aerospace Supplier Creating Jobs

Ontario Aerospace Supplier Creating Jobs

McGuinty Government Backs Innovative Mississauga Manufacturer

August 18, 2008 - McGuinty Government Backs Innovative Mississauga Manufacturer Video: Support for Sky-High Careers

Premier McGuinty Offers Condolences on Death of Ontario Firefighter

Bob Leek is a true Ontario hero

August 10, 2008 - Toronto Firefighter Bob Leek Killed In Line Of Duty

Government Of Canada And Government Of Ontario To Partner On Pan American Games Bid

Joint funding commitment ensures Greater Golden Horseshoe Area will have competitive bid for prestigious international sporting event.

August 8, 2008 - Joint funding commitment ensures Greater Golden Horseshoe Area will have competitive bid for prestigious international sporting event.

Green Jobs, New Plant Coming To Vaughan

Premier McGuinty  announces support for a company is creating jobs in Ontario and is using an innovative process to provide a clean technology solution.

McGuinty Government Investing In Next Generation Manufacturing

July 21, 2008 - McGuinty Government Investing In Next Generation Manufacturing Video: Investing In Solar Energy

Ontario To Join Climate Change Leaders

McGuinty Government Unites With Provinces, States Tackling Climate Change

July 18, 2008 - McGuinty Government Unites With Provinces, States Tackling Climate Change

Celebrating A Literacy Leader

McGuinty Government Names Council Of The Federation Award Winner

July 17, 2008 - McGuinty Government Names Council Of The Federation Award Winner

New Growth Fund Open For Business

New Growth Fund Open For Business

McGuinty Government Backs Jobs, Drives Competitiveness In Eastern Ontario

July 15, 2008 - McGuinty Government Backs Jobs, Drives Competitiveness In Eastern Ontario Video: New Business Growth Fund

Protecting Ontario’s Northern Boreal Forest

Protecting Ontario’s Northern Boreal Forest

Area One-And-A-Half Times The Size Of The Maritimes Set Aside For Permanent Protection

July 14, 2008 - Area One-And-A-Half Times The Size Of The Maritimes Set Aside For Permanent Protection Backgrounder: Protecting A Northern Boreal Region One-and-a-half Times The Size Of The Maritimes Video: Protecting Ontario's Far North Video Journal: Protecting Our Boreal Region

Students Mine New Skills At Confederation College

McGuinty Government Invests In Mining, Construction Training

July 11, 2008 - McGuinty Government Invests In Mining, Construction Training

Building Jobs At Niagara College

Building Jobs At Niagara College

McGuinty Government Invests In Skilled Trades Training, Apprenticeships

July 10, 2008 - McGuinty Government Invests In Skilled Trades Training, Apprenticeships Video: Building Jobs At Niagara College

Deputy Minister Appointments

Premier McGuinty announced the following Deputy Minister appointments.

July 9, 2008 - Premier McGuinty announced the following Deputy Minister appointments.

Ontario Takes Green Technology To China

McGuinty To Promote Environmental Companies On Follow-up Mission To China

July 9, 2008 - McGuinty To Promote Environmental Companies On Follow-up Mission To China

New Jobs, New Waterfront

Premier McGuinty meets with workers during an announcement that will expand George Brown college.

McGuinty Government Invests In Training For New Careers

July 8, 2008 - McGuinty Government Invests In Training For New Careers Video: New Skills Training and Educational Opportunities

New Opportunities For Skilled Trades Students

McGuinty Government Helps More Students Train For High-Demand Jobs

June 23, 2008 - McGuinty Government Helps More Students Train For High-Demand Jobs Video: New Opportunities for Skilled Trades Students

New Ministry To Strengthen Ontario’s Economy

McGuinty Government Combines Energy And Infrastructure In One Portfolio

McGuinty Government Combines Energy And Infrastructure In One Portfolio

June 20, 2008 - McGuinty Government Combines Energy And Infrastructure In One Portfolio

Attracting Jobs And Investment At Biotech Conference

Ontario Partnering With California On New Medical Therapies

June 17, 2008 - Ontario Partnering With California On New Medical Therapies Backgrounder: Stem Cell Research in Ontario

New Emergency Wing At Almonte General

Premier McGuinty joins Minister George Smitherman, local MPP Norm Sterling, Ray Timmons, and Mark Attley for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Almonte General Hospital.

McGuinty Government Delivers Improvements At Local Hospital

June 13, 2008 - McGuinty Government Delivers Improvements At Local Hospital Video: New Health Care Wing for Local Hospital

Statement by Premier Dalton McGuinty

Premier on Prayer in the Legislature

June 12, 2008 - Premier on Prayer in the Legislature

Ontario Fights Substance Abuse

(From left to right) Michael Allen, Minister Jim Watson, Premier Dalton McGuinty, Dave Smith, Police Chief White, Ottawa Mayor Larry O’Brien MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean Phil McNeely, and MPP for Ottawa Centre Yasir Naqvi, at the Ottawa Drug Treatment Centre announcement.

McGuinty Government Invests In Beds, Outreach For Ottawa Youth

June 10, 2008 - McGuinty Government Invests In Beds, Outreach For Ottawa Youth. Video: Ontario Fights Substance Abuse

Ontario Researchers Think Really Small, Dream Big

Ontario Researchers Think Really Small, Dream Big

McGuinty Government Invests In World’s Smallest Computers To Help Ontario Get Ahead

June 9, 2008 - McGuinty Government Invests In World’s Smallest Computers To Help Ontario Get Ahead Video: Ontario Funding World’s Smallest Computers

Second Careers For Ontario Workers

Second Careers For Ontario Workers

McGuinty Government Helps Workers Retrain For New Jobs

June 5, 2008 - McGuinty Government Helps Workers Retrain For New Jobs Backgrounder: Ontario Helps Workers Launch New Careers Video: Helping Ontario Workers Find New Jobs Video Journal: Second Careers For Ontario Workers Video Journal: Second Careers For Ontario Workers

Statement By Premier Dalton McGuinty On The Passing Of Dr. Sheela Basrur

June 2, 2008 - I was deeply saddened when I heard today of the passing of Dr. Sheela Basrur.

Ontario And Quebec Build Foundation For A Stronger Central Canadian Economic Region

Ontario And Quebec Build Foundation For A Stronger Central Canadian Economic Region

Premiers McGuinty And Charest Hold First-Ever Joint Meeting Of Ontario And Quebec Cabinets

June 2, 2008 - Premiers McGuinty And Charest Hold First-Ever Joint Meeting Of Ontario And Quebec Cabinets Backgrounder: Cooperation Agreement Between The Government Of Ontario And The Government Of Québec On Youth Backgrounder: Joint Declaration by the Government of Ontario and the Government of Québec for a Closer Economic Relationship between Canada and the European Union 
Backgrounder: Cooperation Agreement Between The Government Of Ontario And The Government Of Québec On Social Services Backgrounder: Memorandum Of Understanding Between The Government Of Ontario And The Government Of Québec Backgrounder: First-Ever Joint Meeting Of Ontario And Quebec Cabinets
Backgrounder: Memorandum Of Understanding Between The Government Of Ontario And The Government Of Québec On Energy

Plaque Honours Shared History With Québec

Ontario Commemorates Québec City’s 400th Anniversary

June 1, 2008 - Plaque Honours Shared History With Québec

Promoting Ontario In The United Kingdom

Premier McGuinty starts the trading day at the London Stock Exchange.

Premier McGuinty Promotes Province At Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce

May 19, 2008 - Premier McGuinty promotes province at Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce.

Families in Need Get Help with Rent

Families in Need Get Help with Rent

McGuinty Government Announces Funding For Rent Banks

May 15, 2008 - McGuinty Government Announces Funding For Rent Banks Video: Families in Need Get Help with Rent Video Journal: Helping Families Stay In Their Homes Video Journal: Helping Families Stay In Their Homes

Ontario Offers Condolences For Chinese Earthquake Victims

May 12, 2008 - The Ontario government offers its deepest sympathies.

New Cancer Care Training for Ontario Nurses

New Cancer Care Training for Ontario Nurses

McGuinty Government Invests in Nursing Education

May 12, 2008 - McGuinty Government Invests in Nursing Education Video: New Cancer Care Training For Ontario Nurses

Cancer Care Expanding in Ottawa

Cancer Care Expanding in Ottawa

McGuinty Government Teams With Community To Add To Hospital

May 8, 2008 - McGuinty Government Teams With Community To Add To Hospital Video: Cancer Care Expanding in Ottawa

McGuinty Government Honours Holocaust Survivors

Premier McGuinty Pays Tribute to Survivors at Annual Ceremony

May 5, 2008 - McGuinty Government Honours Holocaust Survivors Backgrounder: Biographies Of Holocaust Survivors

OPP Plane Ready For Takeoff

OPP Plane Making Highways Safer

McGuinty Government Makes Highways Even Safer For Ontarians

May 5, 2008 - McGuinty Government Makes Highways Even Safer for Ontarians Video: OPP Plane Making Highways Safer

Honouring Ontario's Fallen Police Officers

Honouring Ontario's Fallen Police Officers

McGuinty Government Honours "Heroes in Life Not Death"

May 4, 2008 - Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty paid tribute to the sacrifices made by Ontario police officers in two ceremonies honouring officers killed in the line of duty. Video: Honouring Ontario’s Fallen Police Officers

Ontario Coordinating Global Effort To Fight Cancer

Ontario Coordinating Global Cancer Research

McGuinty Government Invests In International Cancer Genome Consortium

April 29, 2008 - McGuinty government invests in International Cancer Genome Consortium Video: Ontario Coordinating Global Cancer Research

Ontario Lawns And Gardens To Go Green

Ontario Lawns and Gardens to Go Green

McGuinty Government Plans Ban on Cosmetic Pesticides

April 22, 2008 - Ontario is moving to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals by banning the sale and cosmetic use of pesticides. Video: Ontario Lawns And Gardens To Go Green

Ontarians Get to Air Their Laundry

Premier McGuinty announces ending restrictions that prevent people from using outdoor clotheslines.

McGuinty Government Lifts Ban On Outdoor Clotheslines

April 18, 2008 - McGuinty government lifts ban on outdoor clotheslines. Video: Ontarians Get To Use Outdoor Clotheslines Video Journal: Using Clotheslines To Save Energy

Cancer Care Closer To Home

Cancer Care Closer To Home

McGuinty Government Improves Cancer Treatment In Simcoe County And Muskoka

April 17, 2008 - McGuinty Government Improves Cancer Treatment in Simcoe County and Muskoka. Video: Cancer Care in Simcoe County and Muskoka

Premier Boosts Buy Ontario at Agri-Food Summit

Premier McGuinty at the 4th annual Premier’s Summit on Agri-Food .

Working with Industry, Communities to Put More Ontario Foods On the Table

April 16, 2008 - Working with industry, communities to put more Ontario foods on the table Video: Agri-Foods Summit

Ontario To Honour Literacy Leader

McGuinty Government Opens Nominations For 2008 Literacy Awards

April 15, 2008 - McGuinty Government Opens Nominations for 2008 Literacy Awards.

Ontario Investing In New Life-Saving Vaccines

McGuinty Government Backs Promising Health Research

McGuinty Government Backs Promising Health Research

April 15, 2008 - McGuinty Government backs promising health research. Video: Life-Saving Vaccines

New Grants Help Student Commuters

New Grants Help Student Commuters

McGuinty Government Improving Access To Higher Education

April 10, 2008 - McGuinty government improving access to higher education.

Luminato Shines Brighter With $15-Million Boost

Luminato Shines Brighter With $15-Million Boost

McGuinty Government Invests In Arts and Culture to Strengthen Economy

April 7, 2008 - McGuinty government invests in arts and culture to strengthen economy Video: Supporting Arts And Culture

Summer Opportunities For Hamilton And Ottawa Kids

Premier McGuinty and MPP Sophia Aggelonitis announce funding to expand a summer opportunities program into Hamilton and Ottawa.

McGuinty Government Expands Successful Learning and Recreation Program

April 4, 2008 - McGuinty government expands successful learning and recreation program. Video: Summer Programs For Youth Video Journal: Opportunities For Our Kids Video Journal: Opportunities For Our Kids

Ontario And Ford Partner For Success

Premier McGuinty announces $17 million to support Ford’s $170-million investment in a new engine program in Windsor.

McGuinty Government Helps Save 300 Windsor Jobs

March 31, 2008 - McGuinty Government Helps Save 300 Windsor Jobs. Video: Ontario Partners with Ford

Ontario Invests In Infrastructure, Jobs

Premier McGuinty  and Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Maria Van Bommel announce a grant of $500, 000 to help repair the West Middlesex Arena in Strathroy.

McGuinty Government Building Stronger Communities

March 28, 2008 - McGuinty government Building Stronger Communities. Video: Building Ontario’s Economy

Prime Minister Harper And Premier McGuinty Announce Three New Federal-Provincial Initiatives

March 27, 2008 - Premier McGuinty welcomes federal initiatives that will provide support for the province's efforts as the Ontario economy adjusts to new challenges in the global economy.

Investing in Skills

Premier McGuinty and Finance Minister Dwight Duncan present the 2008 Ontario Budget.

McGuinty Government Banks On The Education And Skills Of Ontarians

March 26, 2008 - Ontario investing in skills training for Ontario workers.

Creating Opportunity, Building Ontario

Municipal Infrastructure Investments

McGuinty Government Announces Infrastructure Investment To Create Jobs, Help Families

March 20, 2008 - McGuinty government announces infrastructure investments. Video: Municipal Infrastructure Investments

Leaders Capture Provincial Francophone Honours

Premier Dalton McGuinty and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs Madeleine Meilleur attend the 2008 Ontario Francophonie Awards.

McGuinty Government Names 2008 Francophonie Award Winners

March 19, 2008 - McGuinty government recognizes two individuals for their contributions to Ontario's Francophone community.

New Measures To Tackle Poverty, Build Opportunity

Premier McGuinty talks to students at Cliffside Public School in Toronto.

McGuinty Government Helps More Low-Income Families Get Ahead

March 17, 2008 - McGuinty government helps low-income families get ahead. Backgrounder: What People Are Saying About Help For Low-Income Families Backgrounder: McGuinty Government Announces Three Priority Programs To Kickstart Poverty Reduction Strategy Video: Helping Low-Income Families Get Ahead

Kellogg Chooses Ontario

Premier McGuinty visits Kellogg's in Belleville to announce a $9.7 million loan to support the new plant. This plant will provide jobs for 100 new employees and will produce Mini-Wheats cereal.

McGuinty Government Invests In New Manufacturing Plant That Will Create Jobs In Belleville

March 6, 2008 - The McGuinty government is helping Kellogg create jobs in Belleville. Video: New Manufacturing Jobs In Ontario

New Law Would Ban Smoking In Cars With Kids

Premier McGuinty talks to a doctor at the Hospital for Sick Children about the Ontario government's proposed new law that would ban smoking in cars with children.

McGuinty Government Protecting Children’s Health

March 5, 2008 - A new Ontario law would ban smoking in cars with children. Video: Ontario Looks To Ban Smoking In Cars With Kids

Ontario Fast-Tracking Next Generation of Jobs Fund

Premier Dalton McGuinty, Minister of Economic Development and Trade Sandra Pupatello and Minister of Research and Innovation John Wilkinson visit the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto to launch the Ontario government's $1.15 billion Next Generation Jobs Fund.

Government Investing In Clean Technologies To Create Jobs

March 4, 2008 - Government Investing In Clean Technologies To Create Jobs Video: Ontario Fast-Tracking Next Generation Of Jobs Fund Video Journal: Ontario Jobs For Ontario Families Video Journal: Ontario Jobs For Ontario Families

Ontario Backs New Ottawa U Health Centre

Premier McGuinty visits the University of Ottawa to announce a $15 million investment to train more health professionals and bring research, teaching and training under one roof. The campus is expanding to meet the growing need for health care professionals.

McGuinty Government Supporting Tomorrow’s Health Care Leaders, Innovative Research

March 3, 2008 - The McGuinty Government is investing in health care research and training at the University of Ottawa.

Standing Up For Ontario

March 2, 2008 - Premier McGuinty today wrote to Prime Minister Harper regarding remarks made by Canada's Minister of Finance.

Ontario Invests In Leading-edge Spinal Cord Research

Premier McGuinty and Rick Hansen visit Toronto Western Hospital to announce the Ontario government's $10 million investment to support the Rick Hansen Foundation's leading-edge spinal cord injury research.

McGuinty Government Teams Up With Man In Motion

February 27, 2008 - The McGuinty Government is helping to turn discoveries into treatments for Ontarians living with spinal cord injuries. Video: Ontario Boosting Spinal Cord Research

Ontario Investing In Stronger Communities

Ontario Investing In Stronger Communities

McGuinty Government Boosts Municipal Infrastructure Investment

February 25, 2008 - The government is providing municipalities across Ontario with more money to build and repair roads, bridges and other public facilities. Speech: To The 2008 OGRA/ROMA Combined Conference Video: Investing in Ontario Communities

New Cancer Clinic To Cut Wait Times In Ottawa

Cutting Wait Times In Ottawa

McGuinty Government Makes It Easier For Patients To Get Care

February 15, 2008 - The McGuinty government is helping to expand cancer services in the Ottawa region. Video: Cutting Wait Times In Ottawa

More Library Staff For Ontario Students

Ontario Invests In School Libraries

McGuinty Government Expands School Library Services

February 14, 2008 - Elementary schools across Ontario will hire more library staff to help students. Video: Better School Libraries

Ontario Boosts Technology In Hamilton

Premier McGuinty announces a $16.5-million investment to expand a joint technology program at McMaster University and Mohawk College.

McGuinty Government Invests In Opportunity For Students

February 7, 2008 - The McGuinty Government is investing in students and a strong economy. Backgrounder: Government Invests In McMaster-Mohawk Technology Partnership

More Schools Open Doors After Hours

Dalton visits a school in Toronto where he announced  funding to help Ontario’s schools to be the hub of communities across this province.

McGuinty Government Supports After-School Programs

February 5, 2008 - The McGuinty Government is making it easier to use schools after hours. Backgrounder: Ontario Government Providing More Funding To Open Schools Evenings And Weekends To Youth And Community Groups Video: Ontario Schools Open Their Doors After Hours

"Bagging It Back" For A Greener Ontario

Premier McGuinty celebrates the one-year anniversary of Ontario's 'Bag it Back' program with The Beer Store President Ted Clarke.

McGuinty Government’s New Recycling Program Getting Results

February 1, 2008 - The McGuinty Government's 'Bag It Back' recycling program is off to a great start. Backgrounder: Stakeholder Kudos For Ontario's 'Bag It Back' Backgrounder: 'Bag It Back' Working To Reduce Ontario Landfill Waste Video: 'Bag It Back' For Greener Communities

Premiers McGuinty And Charest: Federal Action Needed Now

Ontario And Québec Demand That Ottawa Act As A True Partner In Supporting Their Manufacturing And Forestry Sectors

January 28, 2008 - Ontario and Quebec called on the federal government to take immediate action to help workers and their famlies.

Ontario Catches Olympic Spirit

Dalton is joined by BC Premier Gordon Campbell as he announces Ontario will support athletes training for the Vancouver Olympics.

McGuinty Government Invests In Athletes, Promotes Ontario

January 26, 2008 - Ontario is joining with other provinces to help our athletes reach the podium at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Ontario Invests In New Student Learning Centre At Ryerson

Premier McGuinty visits Ryerson University to announce $45 million towards the new Student Learning Centre.

McGuinty Government Supports Students And A Strong Economy

January 24, 2008 - Ontario is investing in a new library and student centre at Ryerson University. Backgrounder: Ontario Invests In New Student Learning Centre At Ryerson Video: Supporting Students at Ryerson

GO Transit Powers Ahead With New Locomotives

Premier McGuinty enjoys the new, fuel-efficient GO Transit locomotive at Union Station.

McGuinty Government Helps More People Get On The GO

January 15, 2008 - Ontario helps more people get on the GO. Video: GO Transit Powers Ahead

Oscar Peterson Remembered With Music Scholarships

McGuinty Government Providing Endowment To York University

January 11, 2008 - Scholarships will help underprivileged young people study at York University.

McGuinty Government Building Opportunity For Ontario Families

Premier McGuinty visits Kitchener's Héroux-Devtek Inc. to announce a $2.85-million investment that will support a new Centre of Excellence. This project will secure 200 jobs and is part of the government's $500-million Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS).

New Investment Supports Jobs In Kitchener-Waterloo

January 8, 2008 - A new investment supports jobs in Kitchener-Waterloo. Video: Supporting Manufacturing in Kitchener-Waterloo

Moving Forward The Ontario Way

McGuinty Government Continues Making Progress For Ontarians

December 19, 2007 - McGuinty government continues making progress for Ontarians.

Deputy Minister Appointments

December 19, 2007 - Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced the following Deputy Minister appointments, effective January 7, 2008, unless otherwise stated.

Premier Names New Secretary Of The Cabinet

Shelly Jamieson To Assume Top Post In Public Service

December 6, 2007 - Premier McGuinty named Shelly Jamieson as the new head of the Ontario Public Service. Backgrounder: Shelly Jamieson

Ontario To Make Schools Trans-Fat Free

Ontario To Make Schools Trans-Fat Free

McGuinty Government To Introduce New Bill To Help Kids Eat Smart

December 4, 2007 - Ontario is taking action to make schools healthier places to learn by moving to drop trans fat from lunchroom menus. Backgrounder: What The Experts Are Saying Backgrounder: Making Ontario Schools Healthier Video: Helping Kids Eat Smart

Ontarians Standing With Military Families

Premier McGuinty visits the Toronto Military Family Resource Centre, where he announced the government's plan to introduce new legislation that would provide immediate access to OHIP coverage for military families and job protection for reservists.

McGuinty Government Introduces Legislation That Would Ensure Faster Access To OHIP Coverage, Job Protection For Reservists

December 3, 2007 - New legislation would grant faster OHIP coverage and provide job protection for reservists. Backgrounder: McGuinty Government Acts To Provide Military Reservists With Job-Protected Leave Video: Supporting Military Families

Ramsay To Review Challenges Facing Manufacturers

Veteran MPP Also Named Parliamentary Assistant To The Premier

November 30, 2007 - David Ramsay will review the challenges facing manufacturers.

Moving Forward The Ontario Way

Premier McGuinty speaks at the opening of the 39th parliament of Ontario.

Speech From The Throne Highlights Plan For Progress, Commitment To Stand Up for Ontario

November 29, 2007 - Speech from the Throne highlights plan for progress. Video: Moving Forward The Ontario Way  
Throne Speech: Moving Forward The Ontario Way

McGuinty Government Moves Forward On Full-Day Learning For Four- And Five-Year-Olds

Premier McGuinty hears what a young Ontarian thinks about the government's plan to introduce full-day learning to four- and five-year olds.

Dr. Charles Pascal Appointed As Special Advisor To Recommend Strategy, Report To Premier

November 27, 2007 - Dr. Charles Pascal will report to the Premier on a strategy for full-day learning. Backgrounder: Charles E. Pascal Video: Full-Day Learning For Four- And Five-Year-Olds

Ontario And Quebec Announce Trade Talks

Premier McGuinty announces that Ontario and Quebec will cooperate to eliminate trade barriers.

Premiers McGuinty And Charest Also Call For Federal Action To Support Manufacturers

November 26, 2007 - Premiers McGuinty and Charest cooperate to eliminate trade barriers. Video: Ontario And Quebec Trade Agreement

McGuinty Government Reducing Environmental Toxins

Premier McGuinty hears from a young child after announcing that the government is taking action to protect Ontarians from exposure to dangerous toxic chemicals.

Government Tackles Environmental Causes Of Sickness

November 20, 2007 - Premier McGuinty and his government are moving to protect families from toxic chemicals. Backgrounder: Reducing Environmental Toxics

McGuinty Government Promoting Early Student Success

Investing In Family Literacy Centres Across Ontario Will Help Children In High-Needs Communities Succeed

November 16, 2007 - More Family Literacy Centres will help more children succeed. Backgrounder: Parenting And Family Literacy Centres

McGuinty Seeks Fairness For Ontario

Federal Legislation Would Weaken Ontario Representation In House Of Commons

November 14, 2007 - Federal legislation would weaken Ontario representation in House of Commons. Backgrounder: Ontario's Under-Representation In The House Of Commons Backgrounder: How The Federal Bill Works Website: Fairness.ca

Investing In The Jobs Of The Future

Premier McGuinty and Minister of Research and Innovation John Wilkinson open the Toronto Stock Exchange, along with partners from OMERS Administration Corporation, RBC Capital Partners, Business Development Bank of Canada and Manulife Financial. The Premier announced a new $165-million Ontario Venture Capital Fund that will help create the jobs of the future by boosting innovative companies.

$165-Million Fund To Attract Investment In High-Growth Companies

November 14, 2007 - Venture Capital Fund will help create the jobs of the future.

Ontarians Mark Remembrance Day At Queen’s Park

Premier McGuinty delivers remarks at the Queen's Park Remembrance Day ceremony.

Premier McGuinty Urges Ontarians To Support Military Families

November 11, 2007 - Premier McGuinty Urges Ontarians To Support Military Families. Video: Remembrance Day At Queen's Park

McGuinty Government Encourages More Ontarians To Get Active

Premier McGuinty helps Jacob try out a new bike at Sweet Pete's Bike Shop. Ontario is encouraging families to get cycling by exempting bikes and bike helmets from the retail sales tax.

Tax Exemption On Bicycles And Bicycle Helmets To Take Effect December 1

November 9, 2007 - Bicycles and bicycle helmets will soon be exempt from retail sales tax. Video: Premier McGuinty Encourages Ontarians To Get Cycling

Honouring Ontario’s Fallen Soldiers

Premier McGuinty recognizes the courage of those who served and extends sympathies to families and friends.

Premier Recognizes Courage Of Those Who Served And Extends Sympathies To Families And Friends

November 9, 2007 - Premier McGuinty recognizes the courage of those who served and extends sympathies to families and friends. Backgrounder: Tribute to the Fallen Video: Tribute To The Fallen

Activist Agenda To Dominate Fall Legislative Session

Throne Speech Set For November 29, 2007

November 7, 2007 - The Throne Speech is set for November 29, 2007.

Kwinter To Promote Ontario To The World

Premier Appoints Monte Kwinter As Chair Of The Ontario Investment And Trade Advisory Council, Parliamentary Assistant For Investment And Trade

November 7, 2007 - Monte Kwinter will chair the Ontario Investment and Trade Advisory Council.

Helping More Students Stay In School, Graduate And Find Success

Premier McGuinty talks to youth from the Pathways to Education program.  Ontario's support will allow the program to expand into Toronto communities like Lawrence Heights and Rexdale, as well as communities in Ottawa and Kitchener.

McGuinty Government Joins With United Way To Expand Successful Pathways To Education Program To More Communities

November 6, 2007 - Ontario partners with the United Way to expand the successful Pathways to Education program. Backgrounder: Helping More Students Stay In School, Graduate And Find Success

Strong Team To Move Ontario Forward

Premier McGuinty talks to Lieutenant Governor David Onley at the swearing-in of Ontario's new Cabinet.

Cabinet And Parliamentary Assistants Appointed

October 30, 2007 - Premier McGuinty introduces Ontario's Cabinet and Parliamentary Assistants. Backgrounder: Parliamentary Assistants Backgrounder: The Executive Council Of Ontario Speech: Premier McGuinty Introduces New Cabinet Video: Government Swearing-In

More Progress Toward Secure, Free-Flowing Border

October 28, 2007 - New York and Ontario are working together to introduce high-security licences that will keep our border open to trade and tourism.

Statement By Premier Dalton McGuinty

October 26, 2007 - Premier McGuinty respects Greg Sorbara's decision to not seek a post in new Cabinet and looks forward to his continued counsel and friendship.

Reducing Emergency Room Wait Times, Together

Premier McGuinty visits North York General Hospital to announce that Ontario's wait times strategy will also reduce wait times in emergency rooms.

Premier McGuinty Selects Alan Hudson To Expand Successful Wait-Times Strategy To Hospital Emergency Rooms

October 12, 2007 - Ontario takes action to speed up emergency care. Backgrounder: Improving Emergency Room Care Video: Reducing Wait Times

McGuinty Government Back To Work With A Holiday For Hard-Working Families

Family Day To Be Celebrated Every Third Monday Of February

October 11, 2007 - A new holiday — Family Day — would be celebrated every third Monday in February.

Premier McGuinty asks for Amendment to Bill C-56

September 16, 2007 - In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Premier says Ontario is entitled to at least 10 more seats in the House of Commons.

Ontario Election On October 10, 2007

September 10, 2007 - The Lieutenant Governor has dissolved the 38th Legislature of the Province of Ontario.

"Highway Of Heroes” Signs Unveiled Along Highway 401

Ontario Government Honours Canada’s Fallen Soldiers

September 7, 2007 - The Ontario government has formally dedicated the "Highway of Heroes" by unveiling signs along a stretch of Highway 401 that commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of Canadian soldiers.

Honouring Ontario’s Fallen Firefighters

Premier McGuinty stands at attention at Ontario's Tribute to the Fallen ceremony, honouring the heroism and sacrifice of Ontario fire fighters who died in the line of duty.

Premier McGuinty Presents “Tribute To The Fallen” Plaques To Families

September 7, 2007 - Premier McGuinty paid tribute to the courage of all firefighters as he honoured those who have died with the new Tribute to the Fallen. Backgrounder: Honouring Ontario’s Fallen Firefighters Video: Honouring Ontario’s Fallen Firefighters

Premier McGuinty Congratulates New Lieutenant Governor

David C. Onley Installed As Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor

September 5, 2007 - David C. Onley installed as Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor.

McGuinty Government Supports Expansion At CHEO

New Hospital Wing Means Better, Faster Care For Kids

September 5, 2007 - CHEO's new hospital wing means better care for Ontario's kids.

Premier McGuinty Welcomes Students And Teachers Back To School

Premier McGuinty visits Oakwood Public School to welcome students and teachers back.

Government Continues With Its Plan To Provide Opportunity For Students

September 4, 2007 - Ontario continues providing opportunity for students. Video: First Day Of School

McGuinty Government Working With Ontarians To Get Results

Fourth Annual Progress Report Highlights Stronger Public Schools, Better Health Care And More Prosperity For Families

August 31, 2007 - Smaller classes, shorter wait times and more jobs highlight fourth annual Progress Report. Backgrounder: 2007 Progress Report

McGuinty Government Supporting Innovation At Dofasco

$6-Million Investment Spurs Leading-Edge Steel Production Process, Promotes Global Competition

August 24, 2007 - Ontario's $6-million investment is supporting new production at Dofasco.

Premier Thanks Lieutenant Governor For Service To Ontario

New Writing Awards Honour James K. Bartleman’s Commitment To Literacy

August 23, 2007 - New writing awards honour James K. Bartleman’s commitment to literacy.

McGuinty Government Getting Results For Patients In The Sault Area

Premier McGuinty celebrates the groundbreaking of the new Sault Area Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie.

New Hospital Means Faster Access To Care, Better Quality Of Life

August 23, 2007 - Sault Ste. Marie's new hospital will bring high-quality care to local families. Video: Improving Health Care In Sault Ste. Marie

Ontario Government Supports Grain And Oilseed Farmers

Premier McGuinty talks to local farmers in Picton. The Premier was in town to announce a three-year pilot risk management program that will help Ontario farmers offset losses caused by low grain and oilseed prices.

Risk Management Program To Help Farmers Compete And Succeed

August 22, 2007 - Ontario's new risk management program will help farmers compete and win. Video: Helping Ontario's Farmers Compete And Succeed

McGuinty Government’s Auto Investments Deliver High-Paying Jobs For Windsor

Premier McGuinty, Ministers Duncan and Pupatello celebrate the launch of Chrysler's new 2008 minivans at the Chrysler Windsor Assembly Plant. Ontario's $76.8 million investment helped keep Windsor as the flagship minivan plant for Chrysler.

Automotive Investment Strategy Supports New Minivan Production At Chrysler

August 21, 2007 - Two new Chrysler minivans mean jobs for Windsor autoworkers. Video: Keeping Ontario's Auto Industry Moving

McGuinty Government Uploads $935 Million In Social Programs From Municipalities

Working With Municipalities To Make Communities Stronger

Upload Will Strengthen Every Municipality

August 20, 2007 - McGuinty government uploads $935 million in social programs from municipalities. Backgrounder: The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB)

Strengthening Cancer Care For Barrie Families

Strengthening Cancer Care In Barrie

New Regional Cancer Centre And Portable Radiation Unit Will Help Patients Get Faster Care, Closer To Home

August 20, 2007 - A new regional cancer centre and portable radiation unit means better care for Barrie families.

McGuinty Government Cracks Down On High-Risk Offenders

Province Calls On Federal Government To Bring Laws Into 21st Century

August 16, 2007 - Ontario calls on the federal government to do its part to protect Ontario families.

McGuinty Government Moves To Clean Up Randle Reef

McGuinty Government Takes Action To Clean Up Randle Reef

Ontario Provides $30 Million To Improve Quality Of Life And Strengthen Economy In Hamilton

August 15, 2007 - Ontario is providing $30 million to improve Hamilton's waterfront and strengthen its economy. Video: Improving Hamilton's Waterfront

McGuinty Government Puts Brakes On Dangerous Driving

Premier McGuinty announces that his government is cracking down on street racing and dangerous driving.

More OPP Officers, New Plane And Stiff Penaltie