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Bethlenfalvy says COVID-19 was ‘very tough’ for parents, students in defending direct payments pledge
Description
August 9, 2022
Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy on Tuesday said that the COVID-19 pandemic was "very tough" on many Ontarians and the pledge for direct payments was so parents can provide additional supports to their children attending school. He said the amount that will be given to each parent is to be determined.
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Bethlenfalvy says COVID-19 was ‘very tough’ for parents, students in defending direct payments pledge06:21 | August 9, 2022 -
‘We feel like pawns’: USW Local 1005 president reacts to Hamilton Stelco layoffs04:16 | 4 hours ago -
2 people dead after plane crash in Fergus, Ont.00:27 | October 10, 2026 -
Feds threaten legal action against Stelco steel plant, over plans to lay off up to 500 workers02:06 | October 6, 2026 -
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Doug Ford and Danielle Smith address energy industry leaders01:32 | September 28, 2026 -
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‘Egregious behavior:’ Brampton mayor, auto workers outraged as Stellantis decides to sell Brampton assembly plant02:04 | September 12, 2026 -
Memo tells Science Centre workers internal redesign is coming following layoffs01:54 | September 10, 2026 -
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‘He can kiss my a**: Ford slams Trump over new 50 per cent tariffs00:37 | August 24, 2026 -
Premiers back Carney for walking away from trade negotiations02:17 | August 24, 2026 -
147th Canadian National Exhibition opens to visitors05:22 | August 22, 2026 -
Wildfire activity in Canada has ‘accelerated significantly,’ minister warns02:27 | August 18, 2026 -
Missing plane found in Kawartha Lakes area as search for pilot continues01:12 | August 18, 2026 -
Trump would cut off Canadians data centre access in ‘3 seconds’ if given the chance, Ford says00:45 | August 17, 2026
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Bethlenfalvy says COVID-19 was ‘very tough’ for parents, students in defending direct payments pledge06:21 | August 9, 2022
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‘We feel like pawns’: USW Local 1005 president reacts to Hamilton Stelco layoffs04:16 | 4 hours ago
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2 people dead after plane crash in Fergus, Ont.00:27 | October 10, 2026
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Feds threaten legal action against Stelco steel plant, over plans to lay off up to 500 workers02:06 | October 6, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Durham: Oct. 511:29 | October 5, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Durham: Oct. 214:35 | October 2, 2026
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‘Egregious behavior:’ Brampton mayor, auto workers outraged as Stellantis decides to sell Brampton assembly plant02:04 | September 12, 2026
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Trump would cut off Canadians data centre access in ‘3 seconds’ if given the chance, Ford says00:45 | August 17, 2026
Bethlenfalvy says COVID-19 was ‘very tough’ for parents, students in defending direct payments pledge
Description
August 9, 2022
Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy on Tuesday said that the COVID-19 pandemic was "very tough" on many Ontarians and the pledge for direct payments was so parents can provide additional supports to their children attending school. He said the amount that will be given to each parent is to be determined.
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