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MOU reinforces Ontario’s plan to create jobs and support continental security by building Fortress North America Office of the Premier Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Additional Resources Content TORONTO — Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support increased cooperation in key sectors, including expanded energy trade and improved energy infrastructure, critical minerals, manufacturing, life sciences and more. As part of this MOU, Ontario and Pennsylvania agreed to explore increased cross-border energy trade…

Expansion adds nearly 5,000 new camping nights at three popular Ontario Parks Environment, Conservation and Parks Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Quotes Additional Resources Related Topics Content PORT ELGIN — The Ontario government is opening 67 new campsites at three of the province’s most iconic and in-demand provincial parks. This summer, MacGregor Point, Killarney and Driftwood Provincial Parks will offer nearly 5,000 new reservable camping nights just in time for peak camping season as part of the first phase of a nearly $60 million,…

Premier visited Washington to argue for increased co-operation across North America and for a stronger CUSMA trade agreement Office of the Premier Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Additional Resources Content WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Premier Doug Ford is concluding a mission to Washington, D.C. after unveiling Ontario’s renewed plan for Building Fortress North America by reaching a fair free trade agreement that will create more jobs, lower costs and strengthen North American security. Over two days, Premier Ford is leading an Ontario delegation that is…

Road and bridge work will improve safety, support economic growth and keep workers on the job in northern Ontario Transportation Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Quotes Additional Resources Related Topics Content ECHO BAY — The Ontario government is rehabilitating a key section of the Trans-Canada Highway to improve safety, support economic growth and keep workers on the job in northern Ontario. Construction is underway to upgrade Highway 17 from Echo Bay to Highway 548, resurfacing almost 17 kilometres of highway and repairing and replacing…

Bruce Power Unit 3 returned to grid seven months early with $150 million savings, generating clean, reliable electricity to power 800,000 homes and support 27,000 jobs Energy and Mines Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Quotes Additional Resources Content VAUGHAN — Today, the Ontario government announced the most successful completion and return to service of a nuclear unit in Ontario history, as Bruce Power’s Unit 3 reactor refurbishment was completed seven months ahead of schedule and under budget, saving ratepayers $150 million. The successful completion marks…

Province increasing administrative penalties up to $25,000 June 04, 2026 Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Related Topics Content TORONTO — As part of its plan to protect Ontario consumers and families, the government intends to implement new financial enforcement measures against businesses and individuals who violate the Ticket Sales Act, 2017, by reselling event tickets above their original total purchase price. The new measures, which come into force June 10, 2026, will increase the maximum amount of…

$178 million investment will add 1,700 rental units in a new transit-connected community Finance Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Quotes Additional Resources Content SCARBOROUGH— The Ontario government is investing up to $178 million through the Building Ontario Fund (BOF) to support the construction of approximately 1,700 new rental homes, including a target of 340 affordable units with below–market rents, in Scarborough. Located on underused land near the Scarborough GO Station, the project will form part of the new Scarborough Junction, a transit-connected community expected…

New partnership will help high school students get hands-on learning outside the classroom to prepare for rewarding, in-demand careers Education Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Quotes Additional Resources Content The Ontario government is investing $4 million to support new opportunities for high school students to build confidence, develop leadership skills and gain meaningful real-world experience. Through new partnerships with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Canada and The King’s Trust Canada, more students will have access to practical learning outside the classroom that…

$8.8 billion federal-provincial funding program will support housing-enabling infrastructure projects in municipalities that substantially reduce and maintain development charges Municipal Affairs and Housing Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Quotes Related Topics Content Ottawa — The Ontario government is opening applications for a new program that is intended to reduce building costs and speed up the construction of new homes. As part of the up to $8.8 billion partnership announced in March, the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) will deliver federal and provincial funding over…

Expansion will create 200 new jobs and support province’s plan to build a stronger, more resilient Ontario economy Office of the Premier Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Quotes Additional Resources Related Topics Content SAULT STE. MARIE — The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $306 million by Tenaris, a global manufacturer of steel pipe products for the energy industry, to modernize and expand its operations in Sault Ste. Marie. Building on a strong foundation of approximately 800 existing employees, the expansion will create…