The Province is acting to respond to and address the COVID‑19 outbreak, and ensure the necessary resources are in place to protect the health of Ontario’s people and economy.
Under the leadership of Premier Doug Ford, the government will continue to work with our partners to provide support and reassurance to Canadian businesses and families.
In the weeks and months ahead, the Province will face many challenges, but the government will continue to act decisively to protect the people of Ontario. The March 2020 Economic and Fiscal Update lays out the steps the government is taking to tackle the current uncertainty head-on by increasing resources for our health care system and supporting people and jobs. It also provides certainty to hospitals, schools, municipalities and other partners for the year to come.
In closing, I’d like to express my appreciation for the workers keeping us safe during the COVID‑19 outbreak. That includes our health care professionals who are on the front lines of this global pandemic. I’m also appreciative of the many workers beyond the health care sector who continue their duties during this challenging time. In particular, I’m grateful to the cleaners working around the clock to keep us safe while keeping our facilities clean. I know everyone in our province joins me in saying ‘thank you.’
Ontario, and Canada, are stronger when everyone works together. The people of Ontario continue to demonstrate resiliency, cooperation and compassion. As they support one another during this difficult time, they can feel confident that their government stands behind them.
[Original Signed by]
The Honourable Rod Phillips
Minister of Finance