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Ontario launches “Ontario Corps” for emergency response

"Ontario Corps is about neighbours helping neighbours," Ford said. "We’re harnessing the Ontario spirit to respond swiftly and effectively to challenges like extreme weather events."

Barbara Patrocinio
Barbara Patrocinio
Ontario launches “Ontario Corps” for emergency response

Premier Doug Ford just unveiled the creation of a new volunteer-driven initiative to assist communities facing natural disasters and other crises.

Called “Ontario Corps,” the program aims to mobilize skilled professionals and volunteers province-wide to provide on-the-ground support when emergencies strike.

"Ontario Corps is about neighbours helping neighbours," Ford said. "We’re harnessing the Ontario spirit to respond swiftly and effectively to challenges like extreme weather events."

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