News from Government of Ontario
15 news items
Making It Easier To Apply For A Student Loan
(Posted : September 2, 2010) - An Ontario Government news release says the province is streamlining student aid by making the application process easier and cutting red tape.
2011 Rent Increase Guideline
(Posted : June 22, 2010) - The provincial government has announced that Ontario's rent increase guideline for the year 2011 will be 0.7 per cent.
Workplace Safety System Review Panel Named
(Posted : March 18, 2010) - The Ontario government has announced that it has appointed an expert advisory panel to conduct a comprehensive review of the province's occupational health and safety system.
Ontario government increases minimum wage
(Posted : March 8, 2010) - The Ontario government is raising the minimum wage to $10.25 on March 31, 2010.
Construction of first Francophone women's shelter in Toronto announced
(Posted : February 17, 2010) - The Government of Ontario has announced that it will construct a new 20-bed shelter, which will be the first in Toronto for francophone women and their children fleeing domestic violence.
Temporary help agency legislation now in effect
(Posted : November 10, 2009) - An amendment to the Employment Standards Act covering the treatment of workers hired by temporary help agencies is now in effect.
Aboriginal organizations to receive grants to support crime victims
(Posted : June 22, 2009) - The provincial government has announced that a total of $2 million in one-time funding will be awarded to 21 Aboriginal organizations through the Aboriginal Victims Support Grant Program for local projects that improve services, support, and resources for victims of crime.
New payday loan laws will license lenders, allow 'cooling off' period
(Posted : March 16, 2009) - The Ontario government's new payday loan legislation, which comes into effect on April 1, will license lenders, allow a "cooling off" period to cancel a loan, and set a limit on borrowing costs for payday loan agreements.
Ontario government presents poverty reduction legislation
(Posted : February 26, 2009) - The provincial government's proposed Poverty Reduction Act would ensure that successive governments report on indicators such as income levels, school success, health care, and housing, and continue to develop new anti-poverty strategies as needed.
Public can add input on government's poverty reduction strategy by toll-free phone
(Posted : June 6, 2008) - The Ontario government has set up a toll-free phone number for people to call to provide input on the Ontario Poverty Reduction Strategy that is under development.
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