News for People with Disabilities

  1. Speech From The Throne Launches Open Ontario Plan

    Ontario will create jobs and strengthen the economy by exporting clean-water technology and strengthening postsecondary education for all Ontarians.

    March 8, 2010 2:00 PM | Office of the Premier
  2. Speech From The Throne - Open Ontario Plan

    Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, people of Ontario.

    March 8, 2010 2:00 PM | Office of the Premier
  3. Exciting New Job Opportunities For Youth

    This year, thousands of youth from across the province will develop knowledge and skills in natural resources management through experience-based work and learning positions.

    March 2, 2010 11:30 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
  4. Toronto, Ontario - The Renewable Energy Initiative was introduced today as a first step in a program application process, through funding of $70 million for energy efficiency upgrades of existing social and new affordable housing projects. Announcements will be made this spring on requests for quotations from suppliers and on the application process so that organizations can apply for funding.

    February 26, 2010 11:59 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
  5. The Ontario government has named Paul Godfrey as new chair of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).  Five other new members will also join the board.

    February 19, 2010 7:30 AM | Ministry of Finance
  6. PERTH - The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and Lanark County today announced the start of construction of new affordable housing in Perth.  The project received over $1 million through the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program for 15 affordable housing units.

    February 17, 2010 2:00 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
  7. Ontario is helping build Toronto's first francophone women's shelter.

    February 17, 2010 9:45 AM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
  8. Ontario is supporting construction of a new women's shelter facility in Ottawa that will create jobs and expand services.

    January 29, 2010 10:20 AM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
  9. Vaughan Social Services Agency Expanding

    Ontario is helping one of the GTA's largest developmental services agencies expand its facility, which will create jobs and provide greater access to the agency's services.

    January 28, 2010 12:00 PM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
  10. PETERBOROUGH, ON - The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of Peterborough today celebrated the official opening of an affordable housing project. The project is supported by more than $2 million in funding under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program.

    January 22, 2010 2:00 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
  11. New Decade, New Challenges, New Cabinet

    Premier McGuinty today announced major changes to his Cabinet to drive the government's economic, education and green energy agenda.

    January 18, 2010 3:42 PM | Office of the Premier
  12. London has a new location to renew driver's licences and vehicle registrations.

    January 15, 2010 5:09 PM | Ministry of Government Services
  13. On January 1, 2010, changes to Ontario's civil justice system will take effect. These changes will make it easier, faster and more affordable for people and businesses to access justice and use Ontario's civil courts to resolve disputes.

    December 30, 2009 11:00 AM | Ministry of the Attorney General
  14. Accessibility Standard Coming Into Force For Public Sector

    Ontario is reminding public sector organizations that the province's first accessibility standard -- for customer service -- is coming into force January 1, 2010.

    December 29, 2009 10:30 AM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
  15. Progress Report Shows Ontarians Working Together

    The Ontario government released its sixth annual report highlighting the progress Ontarians are making to improve the economy, schools, hospitals and communities where they live.

    December 17, 2009 1:00 PM | Office of the Premier