Ontario’s Bold New Plan
for a Green Economy
McGuinty Government To Boost Renewable Energy, Economic Growth And Create A Culture of Conservation
Ontario has sweeping new legislation to attract new investment, create new green economy jobs and better protect the climate. The Green Energy Act (GEA), will help the government ensure Ontario’s green economic future by: building a stronger, greener economy with new investment, creating well-paying green jobs and more economic growth for Ontario – a projected 50,000 jobs in the first three years; better protecting our environment, combating climate change and creating a healthier future for generations to come. [More about the Green Energy Act]
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Proposed Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2009
Ontario is proposing new rules that would provide additional protection for energy consumers and allow for greater energy conservation through suite metering.
Find out more about the proposed Energy Consumer Protection Act
Revitalizing Ontario's Infrastructure
Ontario is investing in infrastructure. Modern infrastructure creates jobs today and builds economic opportunities for tomorrow. Ontario's two year investment will create and support an estimated 146,000 jobs in 2009-10 and 168,000 jobs in 2010-11 across Ontario.
Interested in finding out more about a project near you? Check out Ontario's new infrastructure website.
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Ministry News
February 2, 2010 12:15 PM
Canada - Ontario Partnership Supports New Wastewater Treatment Facility In Kirkland Lake
KIRKLAND LAKE, ONTARIO - Canada and Ontario are setting aside a joint investment of $32 million towards the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility in Kirkland Lake. This priority infrastructure funding will stimulate the local economy, create jobs and support stronger communities, while protecting the environment and improving water quality for the surrounding area.
January 25, 2010 12:01 PM
Canada And Ontario Announce Funding To Build United Way Community Hubs In Toronto
The governments of Canada and Ontario today announced infrastructure funding that will expand United Way services in Toronto, help to create jobs and support the local community's economy. The joint investments will establish a 62,000 square-foot Rexdale
Multi-Service Community Hub and build a new 7,000 square foot
Bathurst-Finch Community Hub.
December 16, 2009 9:15 AM
Canada And Ontario Partner To Build New Arts And Cultural Centre
A new 68,000 square foot arts and cultural centre will be built in Toronto's Regent Park, as a result of a joint Canada-Ontario investment announced today by the Honourable John Baird, Canada's Transport and Infrastructure Minister, and the Honourable Aileen Carroll, Minister of Culture for Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Gerry Phillips, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure for Ontario. The project will create jobs in the short term and benefit the community of Regent Park for years to come.
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Ontario's Five Point Plan for the economy. More
Home Energy Ontario
The Ontario Home Energy Savings Program is an energy conservation program from the Government of Ontario. More
Places to Grow
Places to Grow manages Ontario's growth to ensure communities remain healthy, prosperous and diverse. More