HAMILTON – The Ontario government is welcoming a new federal funding commitment of $1.7 billion to advance the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, which matches Ontario’s $1.7 billion investment into the project for a total investment of $3.4 billion to support construction. Through this partnership, the province and federal government are taking a significant step […]
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HAMILTON — The Ontario government is expanding innovative and proven reactivation care models across the province by adding over 200 more transitional care beds. These new beds will help ease pressures on hospitals, reduce wait times for patients by getting those who no longer need to be in a hospital, but are waiting to transition to […]
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HAMILTON — The Ontario government is investing $175 million this year to address critical upgrades, repairs and maintenance in 129 hospitals across the province, including $50 million for COVID-19 related and other urgent projects. Through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund, this funding will help hospitals maintain their infrastructure and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for […]
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HAMILTON — The Ontario government is investing $1.3 million in two projects to help up to 236 job seekers train for careers and get practical on-the-job experience in the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, made the announcement at McMaster University, where the training will be delivered. “These projects […]
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HAMILTON – Ontario is investing in critical upgrades and repairs in the province’s mental health and addictions system so community-based agencies can continue to deliver quality care to patients and their families. Today, Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, was joined by Donna Skelly, MPP for Flamborough-Glanbook, at Wayside House of Hamilton to […]
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HAMILTON – Today, Kinga Surma, Associate Minister of Transportation (GTA), joined Donna Skelly, MPP for Flamborough-Glanbrook, and Phil Verster, President and CEO of Metrolinx, to announce the government’s plans to continue to improve transportation across the province. The Ontario government is adding 19 new GO train trips and extending 25 existing GO train trips each week […]
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Hamilton ― The Ontario government is investing almost $20.5 million in Hamilton to give people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless the housing and support services they need. Ontario’s investment will help those most in need find stable housing and gain access to support services, such as counselling, addiction services and life-skills training. […]
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HAMILTON — Patients battling cancer in Hamilton are waiting too long to access life-saving treatments. That’s why Ontario’s Government for the People is expanding local access to stem cell transplants as part of its commitment to invest $27 billion over the next 10 years in building hospital infrastructure. Today, Donna Skelly, MPP for Flamborough—Glanbrook was at […]
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