Ontario, the first Canadian province to seek public input in 2018 budget

Ottawa, Jan 23 (IBNS): Ontario's Pre-Budget consultations kicked off on Monday in Toronto with Ontario being the first Canadian province to commit to funding ideas submitted by the public as part of its budget process.

Ontario to welcome more economic immigrants in 2018

Toronto, Jan 20 (IBNS): Ontario will welcome more economic immigrants to the province this year, with the Canadian government increasing Ontario's 2018 nomination allocation to 6,600.

Canada: Is induction of Harinder Malhi in Wynne cabinet a strategy to woo Sikh voters?

Toronto, Jan 20 (IBNS): Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne's decision to induct Harinder Malhi, who had moved a motion against 1984 anti-Sikh riots, is perhaps a step to woo the Sikh voters with an eye on the upcoming provincial election, to be held in June this year., according to media reports.

Canada: Liberals, New Democrats vote in favour of Marijuana Act in Ontario

Ottawa, Dec 13 (IBNS): The Liberals and the New Democrats have voted in favour of the Marijuana Act, to be effective from July 1, 2018, in Ontario, media reports said.

Ontario passes legislation to end college strike and resume classes

Toronto, Nov 20 (IBNS): A legislation to end the Ontario college labour dispute and return students to the classroom was passed by Ontario on Sunday, media reports said.

Molly Shoichet is appointed as Ontario's first chief scientist

Toronto, Nov 20 (IBNS): Based on public consultations, Molly Shoichet, a professor at the University of Toronto, has been appointed as Ontario’s first Chief Scientist.

Ontario announces legislation to ban college strike, NDP blocks

Toronto, Nov 17 (IBNS): The Wynne government in Ontario on Thursday announced legislation to ban all college strikes in the province, a decision which has been blocked by the New Democratic Party (NDP), media reports said.

Seal meat dish: Toronto restaurant faces flak from animal rights activists

Toronto, Oct 12 (IBNS): A restaurant in Toronto is engaged in a bitter battle with animal rights advocates after the latter objected to one of its dishes on the menu, reports said.

Ontario bans Big Pharma marketing scheme over allegation of manipulation

Toronto, Sep 15 (IBNS): Ontario has decided to ban Big Pharma marketing scheme, a process of selling drugs by using electronic medical records, over an allegation of favouring certain drug selling brands, media reports said.

Ontario Science Centre weaves special coverlet on 19th century machine to celebrate Canada 150

Toronto, Sep 4 (IBNS): Hans Baer, a retired IBM Computer Engineer, was fascinated by the binary coding of the perforated cards used for weaving on a mid-19th century Jacquard loom, and realised the hard work that went into making these cards as he volunteered as a weaver for a special project under Canada's Ontario Science Centre (OSC).

Fourth Annual Oakvillle Diwali Gala in Ontario promises entertainment, urges for hospital charity

Toronto, Sept 3 (IBNS) Diwali, the Festival of Lights & Joy, is celebrated by millions all around the world. This year, Oakville Diwali Gala in Toronto will offer guests entertainment by ManjMusik, Lead Vocalist & Music Composer from the group RDB.

Ontario forecasts creation of 94,000 new jobs

Toronto, May 20 (IBNS): The Ontario government in Canada has forecasted that 94,000 net new jobs would be created in 2017 leading to upsurge in employment rate by 1.3 percent.

Ontario presents a balanced budget

Toronto, April 27 (IBNS): Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa, tabled the 2017 Ontario Budget which is a balanced one after almost a decade, since 2008 amidst criticism from both NDP and Conservative Party.

Canada: Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne introduces Fair Housing Plan

Toronto, Apr 20 (IBNS): Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne on Thursday introduced Fair Housing Plan (FHP) to make housing more affordable for home buyers and help renters market, a recent news release said.

Ontario roads safest in country, why drivers pay the highest premiums? asks new report

Toronto, Apr 20 (IBNS): A recent report by David Marshall, CEO of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board released on April 11, said Ontario drivers paid the highest premiums in the country even though the roads were considered safest in North America, media reports said.