August E-Newsletter

Amanpreet Kaur Rai

Clarence Gomes

Humphrey Achor

Lily Manalo

Rakesh Joshi

Tomy Kokkat

Basir Mohammed

Diane King

Jorge Mouselo

Maaz Panchbhaya

Saayma Rangrez

Zeelaf Fatima

Chitralekha Potnis

Domenica L. Simone

Kanwal Jassal

Paramjit Kahlon

Sanjiv Jagota

Esa Para Esananda

Roopnauth Sharma

Sunita Vyas

$345 Million is being invested to renew Ontario’s Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy

Funding will be used to help protect, locate and support victims of human trafficking using specialized intervention teams made up of child protection workers, police officers and indigenous liaisons.

$180 Million is being invested to keep communities safe by expanding capacity at correctional facilities.

Funding will be used to add 150 new beds in modular-style builds to give front-line staff the space needed to do their jobs safely at three facilities across the province.

$35 Million is being invested to help long-term care homes support residents with complex needs.

From dementia to bariatric care, this funding will support more than 900 projects across the province with better equipment, training and specialized staff to ensure seniors get the care they deserve.

$10 Million is being invested to help the Ontario Corps protect our province.

This funding will be used to help first responders & partner organizations across the province train staff/volunteers and purchase supplies/equipment needed to protect Ontario during emergencies.

$9 Million is being invested to protect Ontario’s forestry sector jobs and workers.

Funding will support 5 research, innovation and modernization projects that will help boost our province’s forestry sector by creating new jobs, increasing productivity and opening up opportunities in new markets.

$5.4 Million is being invested in agri-food research to help farmers and agribusinesses better compete globally.

This funding will support 28 research and innovation projects across the province to help businesses commercialize new, cutting-edge research for Ontario’s agri-food industry.

Ontario Signs Trade Agreements with British Columbia, Saskatchewan & All Three Territories

When times get tough, Canada comes together! That’s why our government has been making free trade/energy agreements with other provinces and territories to ensure Made in Canada products and services can be sold across the country at better prices.

Agreements have now been signed with:

• British Columbia
• Alberta
• Saskatchewan
• Manitoba
• Newfoundland & Labrador
• Nova Scotia
• Prince Edward Island
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut
• Yukon

It’s not too late to apply for OSAP

Are you going to college, university or trade school in September?

You may still be eligible for financial support through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Whether you are fresh out of high school, in your final year of studies or taking part-time classes as a mature student, OSAP helps pay for tuition, books, living expenses and more through a combination of repayable loans and non-repayable grants.

For full‑time OSAP, your application must be submitted no later than 60 days before the end of your study period (term).

All required documents (e.g. signature pages, income verification) must be uploaded 40 days before the end of your study period.

For part‑time OSAP, the application and all supporting documents must be submitted at least 40 days before the end of the study period.

Click Here to learn more about if you qualify and how to apply!

Only 20 Days left to apply for OTF Seed Grant

Ontario Trillium Fund grants help non-profit organizations, municipalities, and First Nations across the province improve how they deliver programs and services that directly benefit community members. Seed grants support projects that focus on organizational planning, piloting a new program or building their capacity to plan for future programs and services.

Funding priorities include:

• Fostering physically active lifestyles
• Helping people build stronger connections and a deeper sense of belonging in their community
• Enriching lives through arts, culture and heritage
• Supporting youth to develop stronger social, emotional and leadership skills
• Supporting participation in the conservation and restoration of the environment
• Enabling economically vulnerable people to meet their basic needs and/or strengthen their financial stability

Applications must be in by August 20, 2025, at 5:00pm

Click Here for Details

Building a More Accessible Ontario

Ontario works best when it works for all Ontarians! That’s why our government is investing over $2 million to protect, strengthen, and expand access to inclusive community spaces across the province.

From youth centres to cultural hubs, these spaces play a vital role in building opportunity and belonging—especially for our next generation of skilled, passionate leaders.

Our government recognizes the incredible potential of Ontario’s youth, and we remain committed to ensuring they have access to safe, welcoming spaces where they can grow, connect, and thrive.

Eligible non-profits and organizations can apply for up to $60,000 in funding through this initiative.

Applications are open until August 14.

Click Here for Details.

Applications are Now Open for Ontario Skills Development Fund Training Stream

Applications are now open for this year’s Skills Development Fund Training Stream.

Our government is investing $260 million to support projects that train workers for in-demand jobs in key industries like manufacturing, healthcare, skilled trades, construction, automotive, and technology.

This funding is available to:

• Employers
• Training providers
• Unions
• Indigenous organizations
• Hospitals
• Community and non-profit groups

If your organization is developing or expanding training that helps people get the skills they need to succeed, you may be eligible to apply.

The application deadline is October 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Click Here for Details.

Construction Underway on Northlander’s Timmins-Porcupine Station

Did you know Ontario is the second-largest province in Canada, covering over one million km²?

That’s why our government is working hard to connect Ontario by bringing back the Northlander Railway from Toronto to Timmins!

This restored service will connect northern communities to jobs, healthcare, education, and tourism, fostering economic growth and resilience

Click Here for Details.

Increasing Inter-Provincial Trade with Alberta

Ontario and Alberta have signed two new agreements to strengthen our economy and create good jobs for Canadians.

These partnerships will:

• Boost domestic energy production
• Expand critical mineral supply chains
• Support infrastructure development using Ontario-made steel
• Open new trade pathways between provinces

By working together, we’re cutting red tape, building pipelines and rail corridors, and promoting Canadian-made goods—from vehicles to beverages.

Click Here for Details.