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Province Combating Homelessness in Ontario Communities

Ontario Investing in Municipalities to Help Families Stay in their Homes

November 2, 2016, Ministry of Housing

Ontario is helping individuals and families find safe and affordable housing, by increasing its investment in municipalities to help them meet the needs
of those experiencing homelessness.

The additional investment from the province will further support municipalities in delivering housing- and homelessness-related services tailored to meet
the needs of their communities through 2020. Services include:

Improving Access to Emergency Care in Eastern Ontario

Ontario Expanding Emergency Department at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
October 28, 2016.

Helping Homeowners Cut Energy Bills with Retrofits and Renovations

Programs Will Provide Cash Rebates to Around 37,000 Homeowners

Ontario is making it easier and more affordable for homeowners to reduce their energy bills and fight climate change. The enhanced home energy audit and retrofit programs are helping to make around 37,000 additional homes more energy efficient by providing cash rebates for home energy audits and retrofits.

Ontario Building New Schools and Additions in Toronto, Supporting Students with Better Learning Spaces

Ontario is building four new high-quality, modern schools and additions that will better support student achievement and well-being in Toronto.

The new projects include:

Province Investing in Communities Across Ontario

Ontario is supporting 152 non-profit initiatives that will help bring positive change to communities across the province over the next three years.

New Program to Support Poverty Reduction in Ontario

Province Supporting Innovative Solutions to Housing, Employment, and Skills Development:

Ontario is investing in 30 community projects across the province that are supporting new ways to help people break the cycle of poverty, find good jobs and end homelessness.

Ontario Expands Access to Postsecondary Education in Milton and Brampton

October 26, 2016 Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development
Ontario is expanding access to post-secondary education in Milton and Brampton, and supporting students with new learning options in their communities.

Deb Matthews, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development announced the province's plans to create new university-led post-secondary sites in both Brampton and Milton focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).

Province Providing Free Language Training for Ontario Immigrants

Equipping Newcomers, Refugees and Immigrants with Skills to Succeed
Ontario is funding free language training for all newcomers and immigrants in the province to help people get jobs, pursue an education and adjust to life in Ontario.
This investment will deliver free language assessment and training courses that help newcomers, refugees and immigrants settle in Ontario.

Ontario Bringing More Child Care in Simcoe and York Regions

Region to Benefit from 211 New Licensed Child Care Spaces

Ontario is creating more licensed child care spaces in Simcoe and York regions, increasing the availability of safe, high-quality, child care for local families, and promoting early learning and development.

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