Ontario Budget

• Ford government reveals date for budget, promises it won’t include cuts

  During an appearance at the Empire Club in Toronto, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy revealed he would publish the budget on Thursday, March 26.

  Economy

  Mar 10
  
• Ontario not currently on path to balance, financial watchdog finds

  The FAO found that the provincial government's budget deficit will increase to $11.1 billion in the 2025-26 year, an increase from the previous year.

  Economy

  Feb 11
  
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• Finance minister claims Ontario has ‘operating balance’ as debt balloons

  Since taking office in 2018, Doug Ford has increased Ontario's debt to $470 billion — a number that's projected to rise to $501.7 billion by 2027.

  Politics

  Sep 29, 2025
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• Ontario deficit to explode next year, budget watchdog projects

  Ontario's Financial Accountability Officer said falling revenue combined with slower economic growth is expected to 'significantly increase' the province's deficit.

  Politics

  Sep 17, 2025
• Ford government confirms $1B emergency loan plan for tariff-hit industries

  On Wednesday morning, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is scheduled to hold a news conference alongside Vic Fedeli, the trade minister.

  Economy

  Aug 13, 2025
• Ford government to skip committee hearings for budget, bill that could arm special constables

  The government plans to skip debate and committee on a total of four proposed laws, including the budget and an omnibus justice law that could give more guns to special constables.

  Politics

  May 28, 2025
• Ontario adding 2,600 teacher candidate spaces amid shortage

  The budget tabled last week by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy contained a brief reference to spending $55.8 million over two years to train those new teachers by 2027.

  Education

  May 23, 2025
• Ontario could have half-a-trillion dollar debt by 2027. It would set a record

  Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy's budget laid out the province's medium-term projections, which showed Ontario's net debt is expected to reach $501.7 billion in just two years.

  Canada

  May 21, 2025
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• Vintners and brewers thrilled with supports in Ontario budget

  The province is set to launch the Ontario Grape Support program that will double the percentage of Ontario grapes in blended wine.

  Canada

  May 20, 2025
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• Ford government to overhaul how cannabis stores look in Ontario

  The province is set to loosen strict rules that force cannabis stores to cover their windows, offering a long-called-for change that the industry hopes will lead to better safety.

  Cannabis

  May 16, 2025