Policy Updates

In place of the full budget release, the Province delivered an Economic and Fiscal update detailing new funding and initiatives in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more.

The Ontario government is providing $200 million in social services relief funding for municipalities, food banks, homeless shelters and individuals in response to the outbreak of COVID-19. Learn more...

In order to support health care and frontline workers during the COVID-19 outbreak, Ontario plans to exempt certain child care centres from the order to close all licensed child care centres pursuant to...

The Prime Minister announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, including new income support measures for those most in need. Read more in their...

The Province shared details on temporary measures, effective immediately, to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on social assistance clients and administrators. Read more in their memo (PDF).

The Province has enacted new measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people, and a number of mandated closures, including EarlyON centres and licensed...

The Province shared guidance for social service providers in light of COVID-19, recommending that service providers (where feasible) consider only allowing essential visitors, and undertake a screening...

The Province introduced legislation that would make changes to Ontario's rental rules, aiming to strengthen protections for both tenants and landlords. Read more.

The Province has released a five-year strategy designed to combat human trafficking and child sexual exploitation across Ontario, including a new investment of $307 million to implement key facets of the...

The Province released its Roadmap to Wellness: A Plan to Build Ontario's Mental Health and Addictions System, laying out the framework for Ontario's mental health and addictions system. Read more.