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Federal Government Releases Throne Speech

Federal Government Releases Throne Speech

His Majesty King Charles III arrived in Ottawa, along with Queen Camilla, to open the 45th Parliament of Canada with a Speech from the Throne. The speech is intended to set the tone and direction of the Federal Government for the legislative session ahead.

Read more about OMSSA’s observations and comments on the Throne Speech.

Ontario Releases 2025 Provincial Budget

Ontario Releases 2025 Provincial Budget

Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025-26 Ontario Provincial Budget titled "2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario." The document revises economic growth projections downward and this year's deficit projection upward from earlier projections in...

Prime Minister Selects New Federal Cabinet

Prime Minister Selects New Federal Cabinet

Prime Minister Carney revealed his Cabinet after winning the 2025 Canadian Federal Election. He has signaled the top priorities of his Cabinet will be to reduce inter-provincial trade barriers and introduce a middle-class tax cut ahead of Canada Day. Tariffs and the...

OMSSA Report on the 2024 Ontario Budget

OMSSA Report on the 2024 Ontario Budget

On March 27, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, delivered the 2024 Ontario Budget titled Building a Better Ontario.

Learn more about some of the highlights relevant to OMSSA Members and the municipal human services sector.

OMSSA Report on the 2024 Federal Budget

OMSSA Report on the 2024 Federal Budget

On April 16, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the 2024 Federal Budget. The budget focused on three themes: Solving the Housing Crisis, Fairness for Younger Generations, and Economic Growth and Productivity. Learn more about some of the highlights relevant to OMSSA Members and the human services sectors.

OMSSA Report on the 2023 Federal Budget

OMSSA Report on the 2023 Federal Budget

On March 28th, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the 2023-24 Federal Budget. The budget was themed around the cost of living, dentalcare and clean energy. Learn more about some of the highlights relevant to OMSSA Members and the municipal human services sector.

OMSSA Report on the 2023 Ontario Budget

OMSSA Report on the 2023 Ontario Budget

On March 23rd, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, delivered the 2023 Ontario Budget. The budget comes at a time when Ontario is facing a housing crisis, homelessness crisis, pandemic recovery, inflation, and global economic uncertainty. Learn more about some of the highlights relevant to OMSSA Members and the municipal human services sector.

OMSSA Report on the 2022 Ontario Budget and Election Preview

OMSSA Report on the 2022 Ontario Budget and Election Preview

The purpose of this blog post is to highlight what was included in the 2022 Ontario Budget and to preview to members what to expect in terms of issues and potential outcomes in the upcoming Ontario Election that will occur on June 2nd, 2022. (Photo credit: Toronto Star)

OMSSA Report on the 2022 Federal Budget

OMSSA Report on the 2022 Federal Budget

On April 7, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, delivered the 2022 Federal Budget. Housing was the highlight of this Federal Budget with $10.1 billion in new spending over five years and a goal to double the amount of homes built over the next 10 years addressing housing supply.