Merrilee Fullerton, MPP

Ontario is helping tradespeople and employers meet the needs of a rapidly changing economy

Ontario is helping tradespeople and employers meet the needs of a rapidly changing economy

June 01, 2019 3:00 PM

Our government is putting people first by helping tradespeople and employers better meet the needs of a rapidly changing economy through faster and easier access to the skills needed to find jobs in the skilled trades.

The 30th Annual Skills Canada - Ontario Competition

The 30th Annual Skills Canada - Ontario Competition

May 08, 2019 9:51 AM

1 in 5 new jobs in the next 5 years will be trades-related and we've made it easier for apprentices to get their start. This week, the 30th Annual Skills Canada - Ontario Competition hosted 35,000 students to demonstrate their skills and compete in their respective trade or technology.

Our Government is Making Life More Affordable for Students and Their Families

Our Government is Making Life More Affordable for Students and Their Families

January 17, 2019 3:22 PM

Our government is making life more affordable for students and their families. Tuition fees at colleges and universities are being reduced by 10% – and students will now have the choice to opt-in to pay for campus services they actually use, keeping more money in their pockets.

Premier Ford spoke at the Ontario Economic Summit & Toured Renowned Niagara Facilities

Premier Ford spoke at the Ontario Economic Summit & Toured Renowned Niagara Facilities

October 26, 2018 5:45 PM

Premier Ford delivered remarks at the Ontario Economic Summit, unveiling the signs that will greet visitors at the border, letting the world know that Ontario is open for business. The Premier then toured Niagara College's renowned culinary school, and Arterra Wines' facilities.

The Making Ontario Open for Business Act will help Create Better Paying Jobs

The Making Ontario Open for Business Act will help Create Better Paying Jobs

October 24, 2018 9:11 AM

Businesses should have confidence in reasonable and predictable regulations. The Making Ontario Open for Business Act We will help create better-paying jobs and make it easier for apprentices to join the workforce.

Introducing the Making Ontario Open for Business Act

Introducing the Making Ontario Open for Business Act

October 23, 2018 4:33 PM

Today we introduced the Making Ontario Open for Business Act. If passed, it will reduce red tape & regulatory burdens on businesses, while looking out for the health & safety of workers. Our government is getting out of the way of job creators & making Ontario open for business.

Free Speech Policy for Ontario's Colleges and Universities

Free Speech Policy for Ontario's Colleges and Universities

August 30, 2018 5:29 PM

Premier Ford is mandating Ontario colleges and universities to introduce a free speech policy by January 1, 2019. This policy will help protect free speech and foster learning environments that encourage freedom of thought and respectful and responsible debate.