Health and Safety in the Media
(Government Media Releases)
Ontario Now Requires Naloxone Kits in At-Risk Workplaces
Province’s Workplace Naloxone Program first of its kind in North America The Ontario government is now requiring at-risk employers to ensure their workplaces have a life-saving
Ontario Expanding Safety Training and Resources to Keep Workers Safe
Investment Accompanied by Release of New Mandatory Working at Heights Training Standards The Ontario government is investing an additional $12.5 million in Ontario’s six health
Ontario Launching New Mental Health Learning and Increasing Funding
Province introducing new mandatory learning on mental health starting this upcoming school year Following a motion in the legislature by Natalie Pierre, Member of Provincial
Ontario Combating Violence and Improving Safety in Schools
Investments in youth and community programs will help keep schools safe The Ontario government is investing $24 million to help reduce the risk of violence
COVID-19 Booster Recommended for High-Risk Individuals This Spring
Boosters for high-risk individuals help protect against severe outcomes from COVID-19 Based on guidance from Health Canada and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI),
Chief Medical Officer of Health Releases 2022 Annual Report
Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement about the release of his 2022 Annual Report titled “Being Ready: Ensuring Public
Ontario Providing Free Naloxone Kits in Workplaces
Life-saving kits required to be on hand in at-risk workplaces by June 1, 2023 The Ontario government is launching a first-of-its-kind program to make free
Ontarians Can Now Visit Local Pharmacies for Paxlovid Prescriptions
Providing People More Convenient Access to COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment Closer to Home The Ontario government is giving people more convenient access to care by allowing
Ontarians 18+ Eligible for Bivalent Booster Starting Tomorrow
Province Adding New Paediatric Pfizer Vaccine for Infants and Children Aged Six Months To Under Five Years The Ontario government is reminding individuals that starting
Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Dose
Bivalent Boosters Available to Vulnerable Populations Immediately, All Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible Starting September 26 Based on guidance from Health Canada and the National Advisory
Minister of Education Welcomes Students Back to a Normal, Stable and Enjoyable School Year
Today, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement to mark the beginning of the 2022-23 school year: “This new school year marks the
Ontario Launches its Plan to Catch Up
Plan Starts with Students Back in Classrooms, On Time After two years of pandemic disruptions, Ontario today launched its Plan to Catch Up for the 2022-23 school
Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible for Second Booster Shot
Free rapid antigen tests extended to December 31, 2022, including for general public The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health,
Ontario Expanding Access to Student Mental Health Supports
Investments Will Help Set Up Students for Success The Ontario government is continuing to support students with expanded access to targeted mental health and well-being
Ontario Strengthening Protections Against Bullying and Violence at School
Partnerships will Help to Combat Sex-trafficking, Violence and Bullying of Students The Ontario government is investing more than $550,000 in initiatives that will help keep
Statement from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health
March 09, 2022 Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health issued the following statement: “With the peak of Omicron behind us, Ontario has
Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17
Improvements in key indicators allowing province to safely ease public health measures sooner February 14, 2022 With key public health and health system indicators continuing
Ontario Expanding Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Students and Education Staff
Province set up 400 school-focused clinics to improve access to vaccines for school-aged children and education staff with more to come Today, Stephen Lecce, Minister
