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Government seeking ideas from people and businesses on how to continue protecting and building Ontario As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant province, the government is launching consultations to help inform the 2026 Ontario Budget. These consultations will build on the

Proposed legislation would prioritize public procurement of Ontario goods and services, helping Ontario tax dollars support Ontario workers Ontario government intends to introduce the Buy Ontario Act, 2025, that will, if passed, protect the province’s workers and businesses by prioritizing Ontario goods and services in public procurement. This new

Province developing requirement that would see impaired drivers causing death to provide financial support for children of victims  The Ontario government is developing new measures that would require impaired drivers to pay ongoing child support if they kill a child’s parent or guardian. The initiative would build on recent

New rebates and incentives will help families save money and help businesses grow  As part of its plan to protect Ontario by keeping energy costs down, the government is expanding its energy savings programs, introducing new rebates for energy-efficient home appliances and incentives for industrial, municipal, institutional and health-care organizations.

Projects will support $120 million in total investments while protecting and creating 1,500 jobs across Ontario The Ontario government is supporting companies and workers impacted by U.S. tariffs by investing $16.5 million through the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) to help them increase resilience, build capacity and

Province developing requirement that would see impaired drivers causing death provide financial support for children of victims The Ontario government is developing new measures that would require impaired drivers to pay ongoing child support if they kill a child’s parent or guardian. The initiative would build on recent measures

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) says the Canada Nickel Crawford mine project is the kind of nation-building investment our region has been calling for. It was designated to the federal Major Projects Office last week. FONOM says that’s an important milestone that recognizes the national significance of

Applications now open for the province’s Anti-Hate Security and Prevention grant program The Ontario government is taking action to protect communities and combat hate incidents by investing an additional $12.75 million in the Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (AHSP). The grant helps faith-based and cultural organizations implement safety

New incentives will bring 4,000 new nurses to long-term care and help 4,000 current nurses advance their careers The Ontario government is delivering on its plan to protect the province’s long-term care system by investing more than $180 million to launch new programs that will attract and

Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement delivering on the province’s plan to build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: A Plan to Protect Ontario, which supports the government’s plan to protect Ontario by