Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Ontario’s long-term care minister, says the nearly $200 million will go to a nursing mentorship program, a long-term care incentive program and a one-year care home nursing pilot program for students.
“This is a challenging time for our province, with tariffs creating economic uncertainty and taking direct aim at our economy, our workers and our business,” the premier said. “And who I’m talking about is President Trump.”
Under the current regime, municipalities regulate licensing, driver-screening, vehicle standards and local bylaws for transportation network companies. The patchwork of rules is cited by the province as a barrier to consistent service across regions.
The program that lowers parents' child-care fees — now $19 a day on average in Ontario as an interim step toward $10 — had been set to expire March 31.
Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey broke down what his government has been doing to try and increase efficiency and to “future proof” the provincial court system on Thursday.
The flow of students from abroad has already slowed dramatically since the federal government tightened visa rules and post-graduate work eligibility last year.
