MAYOR PELLEGRINI KEY UPDATES: KING TOWNSHIP, YORK REGION, PROVINCIAL, FEDERAL
COVID-19
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November 12 , 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau did not address the media today. The federal government announced $40 million in funding to construct a storm water treatment facility to reduce run-off from Holland Marsh into Lake Simcoe. PROVINCIAL The Province of...
November 11, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau did not address the media today. PROVINCIAL Premier Ford did not address the media today. YORK REGION York Region Public Health issued a Public Notice in relation to 17 confirmed case of COVID-19 linked to two...
November 10, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL The federal government announced $20 million to create a temporary Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund to provide financial support to Veterans organizations; PROVINCIAL Premier Ford announced the government is providing...
November 9, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau announced $750 million in funding for the Universal Broadband Fund to help connect Canadians to high-speed internet; The federal government announced a $350,000 investment to help York Region build 70 electric...
November 6, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL The federal government announced an additional $155 million investment to extend the Innovation Assistance Program to support small and medium-sized businesses in the innovation sector; Dr. Tam indicated health officials are cautiously...
November 5, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau did not address the media today. Christmas Lights Across Canada has revamped its 2020 program to follow public health guidelines and help Canadians feel pride as the holiday season approaches. PROVINCIAL Ontario's...
November 4, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau did not address the media today. PROVINCIAL The Ontario government announced an additional $680 million in funding to improve and expand broadband and cellular access across the province. YORK REGION York Region has...
November 3, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL In today’s media update, Dr. Tam indicated non-medical mask and face covering guidance has been updated to include the recommendation of using of a three-layer mask and using a mask when interacting with anyone outside your household;...
November 2, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau did not address the media today. The federal government extended the support program for farmers and processors to protect temporary foreign workers' health and safety during the pandemic. PROVINCIAL Solicitor General...
October 30, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau announced over $200 million in new funding to provide support to Indigenous peoples and communities. According to new federal COVID-19 modeling data, Canadians must reduce close contacts by 25% in order to suppress the...
October 29, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Following a virtual meeting with policy leaders of the European Union, Prime Minister Trudeau participated in a joint media videoconference; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chyrstia Freeland provided remarks at the Toronto...
October 28, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau did not address the media today. PROVINCIAL The Ontario Government launched the new COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream providing over $1 billion to support critical long-term care, school and municipal...
October 27, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL The federal government announced the launch of the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) that will invest $1 billion to create up to 3,000 new permanent, affordable housing units across the country. PROVINCIAL The Ontario government pledged $116.5...
October 26, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Federal officials provided an update on the procurement of PPE, vaccines and rapid test kits from domestic and international manufactures and supplies; PROVINCIAL The Ontario government will release its 2020 Budget on Thursday, November 5,...
October 23, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau today announced a $214 million investment for made-in-Canada vaccines; PROVINCIAL Premier Ford announced a $8.7 million investment grant for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital as part of the government’s...
October 22, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau did not address the media today PROVINCIAL The provincial government today introduced the new Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery Act which includes a package of measures to provide more tools to accelerate more types of...
October 21, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau did not address the media today. PROVINCIAL Premier Ford today announced a $24.3 million investment in specialized mental health services for children and youth in Ontario. YORK REGION York Region continues to maintain...
October 19, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau did not address the media today PROVINCIAL The Government of Ontario today announced traditional door-to-door trick or treating is not recommended in Toronto, Ottawa, Peel and York Region; YORK REGION Modified Stage 2...
October 16, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau and federal official addressed the media today, reiterating on-going support to help the provinces with contact tracing and PPE procurement. PROVINCIAL Premier Ford announced effective Monday, October 19, 2020 at 12:01...
October 15, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau did not address the media today. PROVINCIAL The Ontario Government addressed media today and encourage Ontario residents to download the COVID Alert app; Minister Lecce announced Regulation 274 is being revoked in...
October 14, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau did not address the media today PROVINCIAL Premier Ford announced the provincial government is hiring an additional 500 contact tracers and case managers to build up public health surge capacity and assist with contact...
October 13, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau and federal officials addressed the media and announced they are working with provinces and territories to increase testing capacity and secure rapid testing technology; Dr. Tam issued COVID-19 statements on Saturday,...
October 9, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau and federal officials announced new targeted supports to help businesses through the pandemic, including a new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy provided directly to tenants; PROVINCIAL Today Ontario recorded 939 new cases...
October 8, 2020
KEY UPDATES FEDERAL Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Ford joined representatives from Ford Motor Company of Canada and Unifor to announce a $1.8 million investment to retool Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex into a global hub for battery electric vehicle...