The Ontario government has reached an agreement with Diageo, the global spirits company that produces Crown Royal, which will protect Ontario workers, deliver new investments across the province and reinforce Ontario’s position as a leader in agri-food manufacturing, packaging and innovation. Following months of discussions with Diageo after concerns were […]
Partnership agreement delivers on local community priorities and will speed up construction on the roads to the Ring of Fire On October 29, 2025, Premier Doug Ford, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Development and Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships, and […]
Province also introducing new fund to proactively support road and school zone safety without raising costs for drivers The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation next month that will ban the use of municipal automated speed enforcement cameras across the province, ensuring they are no longer used as a form […]
Latest investment increases fund to $4 billion, supporting hundreds of thousands of new homes and keeping workers on the job in the face of tariffs On August 18, 2025, Premier Doug Ford announced at the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference that the Ontario government is protecting communities, […]
Second round of funding rewards municipalities for progress toward housing targets The Ontario government is awarding the City of Windsor $5,200,000 through the second round of the Building Faster Fund, which provides funding to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing targets. Windsor broke […]
Premiers sign deal to move Canadian energy, critical minerals to new markets On July 22, 2025, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe in joining the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build the new pipelines, rail lines and other energy and trade infrastructure necessary […]
Memorandums of understanding now in place with 10 provinces and territories to grow Ontario’s economy by removing internal trade barriers On July 21, 2025, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was joined by British Columbia Premier David Eby, Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok to […]
Provinces sign agreements to get Ontario’s critical minerals and Western Canada’s oil and gas to new markets On July 7, 2025, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to support Canadian workers by building new pipelines, rail lines and other energy and […]
Following First Ministers’ Meeting in Saskatchewan, premiers will gather to move nation-building projects forward and meet with National Indigenous Organization leaders Premier Doug Ford has formally invited Canada’s premiers to join the Council of the Federation (COF) summer meeting from July 21 to 23, 2025, in Huntsville, Ontario. “With President […]
Agreements now in place with six provinces will grow Ontario’s economy by removing internal trade barriers Premier Doug Ford was joined by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz to sign Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that will help grow all three provincial economies by advancing efforts […]
Agreement will grow both provincial economies by removing internal trade barriers Ahead of the First Ministers’ Meeting in Saskatoon, Premier Doug Ford was joined by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will help grow both provincial economies by making them more competitive and advancing […]
Provinces working together to protect workers and businesses by unlocking free trade across Canada On May 14, 2025 Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the removal of barriers to trade between their two provinces. This latest MOU follows the […]
Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark the results of the federal election: “I want to congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory. I also want to thank Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh and every candidate who put their name on a ballot for their service […]
Province delivering support to businesses, while making Ontario the best place in the G7 to invest, create jobs and do business The Ontario government is providing approximately $11 billion in relief and support for workers and businesses as it protects the province’s economy from economic uncertainty and the impact of […]
Experienced team will deliver on historic mandate from the people to protect Ontario’s economy and workers On March 19, 2025, Premier Doug Ford unveiled his cabinet with an experienced team that will deliver on the government’s mandate to do whatever is necessary to protect Ontario in the face of tariffs […]
Surcharge part of initial retaliatory measures that will remain in place until U.S. tariffs are removed for good Effective March 10, 2025, the Ontario government has applied a 25 per cent surcharge on all electricity exports to the United States as part of the province’s initial suite of retaliatory measures […]
Premier Doug Ford has confirmed that the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, has accepted the premier’s advice to sign a proclamation dissolving the 43rd Parliament of the Province of Ontario, effective as of 4:00 p.m. on January 28, 2025. Pursuant to the provisions of the Election Act, […]
Ontario Returning Over $2.5 Billion to Workers and Businesses Through Fee Reductions and WSIB Rebates Province putting more money back into workers’ pockets while keeping costs down for employers The Ontario government is keeping costs down for workers and businesses by giving back over $2.5 billion by rebating Workplace Safety and […]
Skills Development Fund investment includes support for 24,000 square foot training centre The Ontario government is investing over $9 million to train approximately 2,300 manufacturing and construction sector workers in Windsor. This includes a $4.7 million investment to build a new training facility for local electrical workers through the new […]
The final phase of widening Highway 3 between Essex and Leamington is underway. With as many as 17,300 vehicles travelling between Essex and Leamington each day, the expansion is a welcome development. This project which covers 15.6 kilometres of Highway 3 will increase the current two lanes to four lanes. […]
Funding will help police in Essex County support people experiencing a mental health crisis The Ontario government is providing $120,000 to help the Essex County OPP provide specialized support to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The funding is being delivered through the Mobile Crisis Response Team Enhancement […]
The installation ceremony of Madame Edith Dumont as Ontario’s 30th Lieutenant Governor will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in the Queen’s Park Legislative Chamber. Madame Dumont will be the first Francophone Lieutenant Governor in province’s history. “For nine years, it has been my honour to serve as the […]
To Build More Homes, Ontario Launching Building Faster Fund and Expanding Strong Mayor Powers Three-year, $1.2 billion fund will reward municipalities that deliver on housing targets To reward municipalities that build homes, the Ontario government is launching the Building Faster Fund, a new three-year, $1.2 billion program that provides significant […]
New agreement will support increased trade and job creation in both jurisdictions Ontario and Michigan are building on their longstanding economic relationship through a new partnership that will increase trade, attract investment and encourage job creation in both jurisdictions. The new Economic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support joint […]
New project will provide $1.3 million for more than 50 jobseekers to kick-start their careers in the transportation industry The Ontario government is investing $1.3 million to prepare 54 women, newcomers and others from underrepresented groups for in-demand careers in the trucking industry. Across Ontario, at least 6,100 more truck […]
To improve road safety and keep people and goods moving in southwestern Ontario, the Ontario government has awarded a contract to design, build and finance the widening of Highway 3 between Essex and Leamington. The highway expansion project is a priority for the province along with plans to help the […]
New projects will prepare people for good-paying careers in Ontario’s growing auto sector The Ontario government is investing more than $4.7 million to support two innovative projects to help over 360 people land full-time jobs in the province’s growing automotive manufacturing sector. These free programs will provide participants with skills […]
