Dawn Gallagher Murphy

We’re delivering on our plan to protect Ontario by saving nearly 220,000 processing days on government approvals, making it easier and faster to build, invest and compete globally.

Congratulations to the Mayors of Newmarket and Aurora, as well as all newly elected and acclaimed members of council across Newmarket–Aurora. I look forward to working together and strengthening our collaboration to build a stronger community and deliver positive results for the residents we proudly serve.

We’re using every tool at our disposal to protect Ontario jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs.   Through our Buy Ontario policy, we’re leveraging $30 billion in annual purchasing power to prioritize Ontario businesses, keep more money in our economy and support good-paying jobs right here at home.

As President Trump threatens Canadian jobs, Ontario is protecting our workers.   With $41 million to train more apprentices and a $2.5 billion commitment to skills training, we’re opening doors to good-paying careers and building a workforce that can compete with anyone, anywhere.

In the face of President Trump’s economic attacks, Ontario is unlocking the vast economic potential of the Ring of Fire to build the most competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy in the G7.   Construction is underway on all roads to the Ring of Fire—five years ahead of schedule—connecting communities, creating economic opportunities and building a future of shared prosperity for generations to come.

Ontario continues to lead the nation in eliminating interprovincial barriers that cost the Canadian economy up to $200 billion annually.   By ensuring we have free and fair trade within our own borders, we’re unlocking new opportunities for workers and industries, lowering costs and strengthening our economy for generations to come.

We’re building a more secure, sovereign and self-reliant food sector to grow and make more food right here at home. Backed by more than $60 million in government support, Ontario’s agriculture sector has grown by $4.5 billion since 2018 and supports more than 850,000 jobs from all across the province.

We’re connecting 600,000 more Ontarians to care, the next step in our $3.4 billion Primary Care Action Plan to connect everyone to primary care by 2029. Today’s announcement builds on our investment last year in Southlake Academic Family Health Team, which has already connected 3,475 people to care, closer to home. news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…

Canadian sovereignty starts with energy sovereignty.   Ontario and Alberta are working together to build a new energy corridor from Hardisty to Sarnia, strengthening domestic supply chains and reducing reliance on foreign markets.   In an uncertain world, Canada is building its own energy future.

We’re getting shovels in the ground for new and upgraded long-term care homes across Ontario.   Our $6.4 billion plan is delivering 58,000 new and upgraded spaces so more seniors can get the care they deserve, closer to home.

Proud to highlight Piramal Healthcare Canada’s $5.3 million investment to expand pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity right here in Aurora, supported by $1.75 million from the Government of Ontario through the Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund. This investment will create 12 new good-paying jobs while protecting 183 existing positions, strengthening our local economy and Ontario’s life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. This is what Protect Ontario means — supporting good-paying jobs, strengthening domestic manufacturing, and building a more resilient economy and health-care supply chain. Thank you to the entire Piramal team for the warm welcome and informative tour of the facility. I look forward to coming back once the project is fully implemented and seeing its impact firsthand!

Today, applications open for the Medical Education stream of the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant! Backed by a $220M investment, we’re covering the educational costs of more than 2,000 future family doctors who agree to practice in Ontario after graduation. Since 2023, our government has invested over $182M in OLSG to cover the cost of education for more than 13,300 future nurses, paramedics and medical lab techs who study and work in the regions of Ontario that need them most. LM: ontario.ca/page/ontario-lear…

In the face of U.S. tariffs, our government is fighting back by positioning Ontario as the destination of choice for businesses to invest, grow and create jobs. Since 2018, Ontario has attracted $235B+ in investments, creating over one million jobs here at home.

Since 2018, Ontario’s non-U.S. exports have grown nearly 75 per cent. We’re building on that growth by diversifying trade and attracting job-creating investments from around the globe to protect our workers here at home.

Ontario is building the largest transit expansion in North America. 🚇   With nearly $70 billion being invested in public transit, we’re building new subways, expanding GO service and connecting more communities across the province.

We are saving Ontario businesses $12 billion per year by cutting taxes, reducing red tape and keeping fees low.   In the face of global economic uncertainty, our government will continue to deliver on its mandate to protect workers and businesses.

We will always have the backs of our first responders who protect Ontario. From investing more than $50M to support municipal fire services to $32.5M for specialized mental health supports, we’re ensuring our first responders have the resources they need.

We’re creating more opportunities for students to gain the skills they need to land in-demand careers that build stronger communities. Our government has invested $1.7B to fund 70K more seats in STEM, teaching, nursing and trades, including $530M to fund 23,600 more seats at colleges and universities across the Greater Toronto Area. LM: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…

We’re putting more money than ever into schools and classrooms to help students succeed. 🔤 Getting back to basics
 💡 Building skills for the future
 📚 Consistent classroom learning
 🍎 More resources for classrooms
 🏫 Building modern schools LM : news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…