FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Guelph, ON – April 14, 2026 An exciting investment is creating real opportunities right here in Guelph. Guelph’s Member of Parliament, Dominique O’Rourke, is proud to support more than $1.8 million in funding for local businesses and community organizations, directly resulting in 380 summer job opportunities for youth across Guelph. […]
GUELPH, ON, April 9, 2026 /CNW/ – Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs. To provide Canadians with increased access to affordable and sustainable housing, the Government of Canada and the Ontario government are working together to help deliver two new housing projects in Guelph. Welcome 2 Waterloo by Wyndham House, located at 107 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Guelph ON – March 27, 2026 International development has been on the minds of many Canadians lately. That’s why Dominique O’Rourke, Member of Parliament for Guelph, hosted a conversation with Secretary of State for International Development, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, today. The Secretary of State heard from local Rotarians about their international work and […]
Guelph, Ontario, March 27, 2026 Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs. To provide Canadians with increased access to affordable and sustainable housing, the federal and provincial governments announced a combined investment of $1.8 million through the Canada–Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI), which is being […]
Proud to attend today’s announcement with Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald and Senator Robert Black on advancing a National Soil Health Strategy. Protecting soil health is essential to Guelph’s agricultural sector and to building a strong, sustainable future for Canadian farmers.
Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) The Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) is a new federal initiative designed to help make electric vehicles more affordable for Canadians. The program provides point‑of‑sale incentives for eligible electric vehicles purchased or leased in Canada. What is EVAP? EVAP encourages Canadians to switch to cleaner transportation by offering financial incentives […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Guelph ON – March 18, 2026 Guelph residents came together on March 18 to attend a Town Hall hosted by Member of Parliament, Dominique O’Rourke. Participants were eager to engage in important conversations on the economy, jobs and affordability. The event was the latest in a series of events, meetings, […]
An evolutionary biologist at the University of Guelph is leading efforts to safeguard global biodiversity, backed by a significant investment in research infrastructure from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Dr. Paul Hebert, professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science and founder of DNA barcoding, has received $9,208,765 from the CFI’s Innovation Fund to expand infrastructure and […]
Our local economy is changing quickly, and with that, the priorities and concerns of residents and businesses are evolving as well. Over the past months, I’ve heard from many of you — through community events, meetings, business visits, and roundtables — and these conversations continue to shape the work I do on your behalf in […]
Many residents in Guelph can get help completing their tax return for free through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). These clinics are run by trusted community organizations and staffed by trained volunteers who help people with modest incomes and simple tax situations. This program is available across Canada and helps ensure everyone can access the benefits and […]
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