We don't know how it will be divided, but a shared deal between the provincial and federal governments will mean up to $4 billion for municipalities in the province.
That money is for all 444 Ontario municipalities. The province says the funding will help local governments avoid major tax hikes or cuts to public services. Details on how the money will be divided are expected in the coming days.
"By working together, we have united the country in the face of the immense challenges brought on by COVID-19 and secured a historic deal with the federal government to ensure a strong recovery for Ontario and for Canada," said Premier Ford. "I want to thank Ontario's 444 local leaders who supported us through our negotiations with the federal government and through each stage of reopening. We will continue to be a champion for our municipal partners as they safely reopen their communities and ensure people can get back to work."
The agreement includes $777 million from the federal government and $1.22 billion from the province to support municipalities. Plus, the federal and provincial governments will share a $2 billion allocation to public transit.
Partiers:
The premier and the health minister minced no words when speaking about a massive party in Brampton over the weekend.
"I think when people are reckless, we have to look at enforcement. Not only should these residents or the homeowner get fined $100,000, every person that's there should be getting dinged with an $800 fine at minimum," Ford said. "I just can't understand what people think some days, it's just, it's really unbelievable."
"It's really, really disappointing. Maybe the media should be calling this guy's name out... because I wouldn't want someone working at my place that just had 200 people over, they should be self-isolation," Ford said. "And the 200 people that showed up, maybe you should self-isolate, maybe you should go get tested. Matter of fact, why don't you go to your grandparents and tell them you were just at a big huge party having a great old time."
Meantime Health Minister Christine Elliott took a more laid-back but still stern tone.
"There's not much more I can add to what the premier's already said, he said it very well. Just because we're moving forward with the economy — and I know the people in Peel region want to move into Stage 3, both the individuals and the businesses want to — but when something like this happens, it sets everything back."
Elliott also called the actions over the weekend disrespectful to healthcare workers.
The premier said last week that we could expect a Stage 3 update for Toronto, Peel and Windsor-Essex by Wednesday, but when asked today, Elliott said they will be debating that decision right up until Tuesday evening.
Back to school:
While school boards don't have to submit their plans for back to school until next week, the premier says Education Minister Stephen Lecce will be making a back to school announcement at some point this week.
"I know Minister Lecce is going to be coming out in the next few days, he's going to be rolling out a plan that he's been working on in consultation with the school boards, along with teachers, along with students and parents," Ford said. "I think it's a very good plan but he'll be coming out in the next few days on that."
Jane and Finch:
"Obviously this is a project that's incredibly important to residents of the Jane and Finch area and so it's unfortunate to say the least that ... it wasn't formalized and it fell through the cracks," Mulroney said. "But this weekend the premier and I co-signed a letter to the CEO and the Chair of the Board of Metrolinx underscoring the importance of this project and advising Metrolinx that we wanted to see that land used for the construction of the community hub because we know how important it is."
"We're building it, we're building it as sure as I'm talking to you right now," Ford said. "But there's a process, no matter what government piece of property there is, you've got to go through the process, and I'm not too sure the exact details but if Metrolinx puts this land forward then the City of Toronto has to step up too, along with the community and help build this."