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Province continuing to protect Francophone communities and support their growth Francophone Affairs Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Additional Resources Related Topics Content TORONTO – The Ontario government is continuing to support the province’s vibrant Francophone communities with the launch of the 2026–2027 Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP). Through the FCGP, Ontario is protecting the cultural and economic vitality of the Francophone community by funding initiatives that improve access to French‑language services, strengthen organizational capacity and promote Francophone culture. “Ontario’s Francophonie is at the heart…

NEWS                                                                                                                         March 3, 2026 Content RICHMOND HILL — Today, MPP Daisy Wai announced the Ontario government is investing up to $1,095,000 to rehabilitate water infrastructure in Richmond Hill. The funding comes from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS), which has increased by $700 million for a total of $875 million to support access to safe drinking water, housing, job creation and protection for communities in the event of extreme weather events. “Maintaining water infrastructure is essential to…

NEWS                                                                                                                                February 17, 2026 Content RICHMOND HILL – February 16th to 20th, 2026, marks the fifth annual Non-Profit Sector Appreciation Week in Ontario, established by a Private Members Bill, Bill 9, Non-Profit Sector Appreciation Week Act, 2021, by Daisy Wai, MPP for Richmond Hill. The Act was given Royal Assent on December 9, 2021, after receiving unanimous, all-party support. It proclaims the third week in February each year as a week of appreciation for the professionals working in Ontario’s non-profit sector. “Non-Profit Sector Appreciation Week…

2 local non-profit organizations receiving $123,300 in funding to create jobs and build stronger communities Table of Contents Content RICHMOND HILL ― The Ontario government is providing 2 non-profit organizations in Richmond Hill with $123,300 in funding this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Seed grant stream. The funding will help provide local residents with better access to the critical programs, services, activities and spaces that make Richmond Hill a great place to live, work and play. “Our government believes local non-profit organizations enrich…

Provincial investment of $125 million will support up to 20,000 additional publicly funded procedures December 08, 2025 Health Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Quotes Additional Resources Related Topics Content TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $125 million over two years to add four new community surgical and diagnostic centres licensed to deliver orthopedic surgeries across the province. This expansion will reduce wait times and support up to 20,000 additional publicly funded orthopedic surgeries as part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario’s health-care…

October 31, 2025 Table of Contents Content RICHMOND HILL – November 3rd, 2025, marks the first annual Planning for Your Silver YearsAwareness Week, thanks to a Private Members Bill, Bill 137, Planning for Your Silver Years AwarenessWeek Act, 2024, by Daisy Wail, MPP for Richmond Hill. The Act received Royal Assent on December 19, 2024, and proclaims the first Monday in Novembereach year as a week of awareness for Ontarians to hold proactive conversations with families andfriends about the future seniors want after retirement. “As…