Tag: Monte McNaughton
Ontario to create virtual training hub for construction sector
The Ontario government is investing over $3 million to create a virtual training hub that will help construction supervisors learn the skills they need...
Ontario announces changes to apprenticeship training
The Ontario government is introducing new measures to help tradespeople get their certification from one reliable, streamlined destination through a new Crown agency, Skilled...
Legislation introduced to accelerate key infrastructure projects in Ontario
The Ontario government is introducing a package of legislative and policy measures that would, if passed, accelerate the building of key infrastructure projects to...
Ontario investing in youth programs to promote skilled trades
The Ontario Government is investing $43 million in expanded youth training programs to help increase awareness and encourage youth to acquire the skills that...
Ontario allowing some construction to run 24 hours
In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, Ontario is extending construction hours for essential construction projects, like critical projects in the health care sector,...
McNaughton issues statement on construction site safety
Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement regarding health and safety on construction sites:
"The health and safety of...
Ontario announces significant changes to its cabinet
The Government of Ontario announced sweeping changes to its cabinet, with most key portfolios getting fresh faces.
Monte McNaughton and Laurie Scott swapped portfolios, with...
Construction begins on Red Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario marked the start of construction for the new $25.5-million Red Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant, which...
Ontario announces $28.5-billion transit expansion plan
The Government of Ontario has announced details of a $28.5-billion transit expansion plan, aimed at providing significant improvement to the Greater Toronto Area transit...
Ontario launches public transit stream of ICIP
On April 2, 85 eligible municipalities located outside of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) will be able to nominate their most critical...