The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $17.20 to $17.60 an hour effective October 1, 2025, to support workers and businesses. This annualized wage increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 2.4 per cent and will bring Ontario’s minimum wage to the second highest provincial […]
Some of these involve Facebook pages or emails from entities claiming to be OEB, or affiliated with or endorsed by the OEB. Some even falsely include the OEB’s name and logo. Others claim to offer rebates or to help consumers apply for bill support programs. This is often accompanied by […]
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 […]
Important Notice for Mail-In Voters Ballots Are Blank And Must Be Filled In By Voters If you’re a resident planning to vote by mail in the upcoming election, it’s crucial to be aware of a significant change in the voting process: the mail-in ballots will be blank, requiring you to […]
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, […]
Province investing more than $16 million to help reduce risks and improve emergency planning The Ontario government is investing over $16 million to support emergency management needs in communities and enhance local preparedness to address the complex challenges posed by oil and gas related issues. This funding includes: $12.3 million […]
Streamlined process will allow seniors to renew their licences and complete testing in one visit to ServiceOntario The Ontario government is making it simpler for seniors aged 80 and over to safely stay behind the wheel by introducing a more convenient process for renewing their drivers’ licences. Starting February 3, […]
$200 payment will be sent to every eligible taxpayer and child in Ontario The Ontario government has begun issuing $200 taxpayer rebates to provincial taxpayers, as well as each of their eligible children, to help address the high cost of the federal carbon tax and high interest rates, with cheques […]
Expanded scope of practice will make it faster and more convenient to connect to care The Ontario government is making it easier and more convenient for people to connect to the care they need. Upcoming regulation changes will expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and registered nurses to order […]