MPP Holland's February 2026 Newsletter
- Mar 12
- 3 min read
Monthly Recap | February 2026
Featured News
2026 Ontario Hunting & Fishing Info
The latest 2026 hunting and fishing regulations summaries are now available. Printed copies have been sent to private licence issuers and participating ServiceOntario locations across the province, and you can also view them online.
Thunder Bay Student Participating at Queen's Park
Welcome Olivia Kemble from Thunder Bay to Queens Park for her participation in the Model Parliament session. It was a pleasure to see her enthusiasm and excitement as she took part in the weeks proceedings. It is always encouraging to watch young leaders step forward and engage in our democratic process.
Dad Joke of the Month
“Why is it a bad idea to iron your four-leaf clover?... Cause you shouldn't press your luck.”
What's New! - Announcements & Investments
Thunder Bay District Health Unit Funding
The province is investing over $1 million to support the Thunder Bay District Health Unit in enhancing health services and supporting community well-being.
Ontario Investing an Additional $1,296,348 to Expand Primary Care Workforce in Thunder Bay
I am pleased to share that our government is investing an additional $1,296,348 to expand primary care seats at Lakehead University. This funding will help train and support new nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants so more people can connect to quality care close to home.
By strengthening local training opportunities, we are building a stronger health care workforce for Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. This means better access to primary care and continued support for families across our region.
Community Spotlight
Executives Luncheon
Thank you for inviting me to speak at the Executives Luncheon. I appreciate the invitation and the warm reception.
It was a pleasure to provide local industry leaders with an update on the important work our government is advancing across the region, and to hear directly about the priorities and opportunities across all sectors.
Ministry Events
Touring 8-storey Timber housing in Toronto
I had the opportunity to highlight Assembly Corp’s 8-storey mass timber housing development in Toronto that is using Ontario-sourced mass timber — with materials from Element5 and fabrication by Fab Structures.
It’s a great example of projects being fostered by our Advanced Wood Construction Action Plan that aims to Protect Ontario by strengthening forestry supply chains, creating good jobs, and building more homes.
Awards and Recognition
Order of Ontario 2025 Recipients
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the Order of Ontario, our province’s highest civilian honour.
These outstanding individuals have made a lasting impact in communities across Ontario through their leadership, service, and dedication.
Learn more: https://www.mppkevinhollandnewsroom.ca/post/order-of-ontario-2025-awards
Meetings
Meetings in Toronto
It was great to meet with leaders from across our forestry sector as we engaged in many meaningful discussions around the future of our sector.
Our government is working together with industry partners to ensure we protect Ontario as we strive to innovate and grow our sector for generations to come!
Provincial Initiatives
Delivered the World's largest nuclear refurbishment
Ontario is proving to the world that we can deliver major nuclear energy projects on-time, and on-budget
Months ahead of schedule & $150M under budget for the full project, Stephen Lecce announced the successful completion of the Darlington Unit 4 refurbishment.
A #MadeInCanada win for our economy, adding $90B in economic value, supporting 14,200 good-paying jobs, and providing reliable power for 3.5 million homes.
Investing $21 million to train long-term care staff
Ontario is investing over $21 million to train 700 new long-term care staff!
Our expansion of the Learn and Earn program will upskill current long-term care staff and deliver more direct care to residents across Ontario.
Growing Ontario's economy by fast-tracking one of Canada's premier gold mines
Minister Stephen Lecce fast-tracked Kinross Gold’s Great Bear Project, which will create more than 1,000 jobs and boost made-in-Ontario supply chains.
Another ‘One Project, One Process’ acceleration for one of Canada’s largest gold developments.
Supporting northern and rural livestock producers
We’re protecting Northern and rural livestock producers.
Starting April 1st, Ontario’s redesigned Veterinary Assistance Program will ensure farmers have reliable access to veterinary care when and where they need it by:
Expanding eligibility
Streamlining applications
Increasing compensation
Supporting honeybee & fish producers
Ontario’s agri-food sector supports 867,000+ jobs, and we’re making sure it stays strong and competitive.
