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Ontario Adds Three Million More Home Care Hours

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Over the next three years, Ontario will help 90,000 more seniors get the care they need to live comfortably in their own homes by adding three million more hours of personal support worker (PSW) care.

Strong Action For Ontario's Economy

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:45:00 GMT

The McGuinty government has appointed Gordon Nixon, President and CEO of the Royal Bank of Canada, as Chair of the Jobs and Prosperity Council.

McGuinty Welcomes Israeli President Shimon Peres To Ontario

Wed, 09 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Today, Premier Dalton McGuinty welcomed Israeli President Shimon Peres to Ontario. It was the second meeting between the two leaders, the first having taken place in Israel in 2010.

Honouring the Life And Legacy Of Ontario's Heroes

Sun, 06 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Premier Dalton McGuinty paid tribute today to Ontario police officers who lost their lives in service to the province.

Honouring Holocaust Survivors At Queen's Park

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Premier Dalton McGuinty joined the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem at a ceremony honouring 19 Holocaust survivors for their enduring contributions to Ontario.

Biographies Of Honourees Of The Canadian Society Of Yad Vashem

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:50:00 GMT

Amek Adler Amek Adler was born on April 20, 1928, in Lublin, Poland. During the war, his family endured increasingly difficult conditions in the Warsaw ghetto.

Elizabeth Witmer Nominated as Chair of WSIB

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:59:00 GMT

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has nominated Elizabeth Witmer as Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).

Making Ontario's 2012 Budget Stronger

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:50:00 GMT

The McGuinty government's 2012 Budget takes strong action to eliminate the deficit while protecting the health and education services families rely on most. Balancing the budget is also essential for economic growth and job creation.

Accelerating Ontario's Balanced Budget Plan

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:45:00 GMT

The Ontario government has reached an agreement that would make the Budget even better, accelerate the plan to reduce the deficit and contains no net new spending.

Making The 2012 Budget Even Better

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Child Care

Statement By Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty On 2012 Budget

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Today Premier Dalton McGuinty released the following statement:

Ontario's Strong Plan For Economy Includes Support For Strong Film And Television Industry

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The Ontario government's strong support for the province's film and television production industry has helped the industry record its best year ever — contributing $1.26 billion to the provincial economy last year.

Premier's Statement On The Death Of Leonard Braithwaite

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Today Premier Dalton McGuinty released the following statement on the death of Leonard Braithwaite:

Deputy Minister Appointments

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Premier Dalton McGuinty announced the following Deputy Minister appointments today, effective March 26, 2012 unless otherwise noted below:

Birth Centres Coming To Ontario

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Ontario mothers will soon have more options for where to have their babies.

Better Testing for Lung Diseases

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Ontario's investments in the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute will help improve care for people with respiratory illness and support research that strengthens health care throughout the province.

Helping Seniors Live Independently

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Ontario is moving forward with a new tax credit that would create and support thousands of jobs as it helps seniors to make changes that allow them to live safely and more independently at home.

Ontario's Digital Economy Driving Growth

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT

Ontario's digital economy is growing and creating the next generation of jobs for families.

Accident In Hampstead: Statement By The Premier

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:50:00 GMT

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today released the following statement regarding the tragic accident in Hampstead:

Statement By Ontario Premier McGuinty On Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

"I would like to congratulate Her Majesty The Queen on her Diamond Jubilee.