TORONTO — Ontario is taking action to ensure greater transparency and accountability at Hydro One by proclaiming into force the substantive requirements under the Hydro One Accountability Act, 2018.”We promised to clean up the hydro mess, and I am so proud to say that is exactly what we have done. Today is a good day for Ontario, because it is... Read More

Historic changes will save families money, make life more affordable, and bring accountability to Queen’s Park TORONTO — Ontario’s Government for the People delivered on its promise to Ontarians and took decisive action to address urgent issues during its summer session. “In the last election we ran on our Plan for the People. And since being sworn into office on... Read More

Ontario taxpayers are feeling the impact of failed federal policies and the border crisis The people of Ontario expect their government to stand up for provincial interests, grow our economy and respect the taxpayer. The federal government’s policies, which allow thousands of illegal border crossers to enter our country without following the appropriate processes, are having a negative impact on... Read More

Combination of online and regulated private retail will prioritize child safety and work to eliminate the illegal market TORONTO — Following the federal legalization of cannabis on October 17, Ontario will immediately introduce an online retail channel for cannabis, to be followed by a private retail model by April 1, 2019.Minister of Finance Vic Fedeli and Attorney General Caroline Mulroney... Read More

Today the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Vic Fedeli, issued the following statement on Edmund Clark, Chair of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario: “Following discussions with Mr. Clark, we have agreed that he will step down as the Chair of the LCBO on August 30, 2018. Over a career that has spanned more than 40 years in both the... Read More

Announces ‘Buck-a-Beer Challenge’ for brewers to lower prices in time for Labour Day PICTON — Beer fans across Ontario can officially start counting down the days until the return of ‘Buck-a-Beer’, the popular $1-per-beer price floor that delighted people across Ontario until it was canceled when the previous government abruptly introduced new beer price regulations.”We were elected on a promise... Read More

Province joins local and international partners in raising awareness Today, Ontario joins the international community to raise awareness of human trafficking and make it clear that this heinous crime will not be tolerated in our communities. “I think a lot of Ontarians would be shocked to learn that girls, women and vulnerable people are being abused and exploited by human... Read More

Government took action to resolve labour dispute quickly and fairly Ontario has passed legislation to end the strike at York University and save the university’s fall semester for tens of thousands of students. York University will now start to resume normal operations and students will soon be able to complete their winter courses. “Getting York University students back to class... Read More

Province commits to strong corporate leadership and stability Ontario has nominated Thomas D. (Tom) Woods as the first of its four nominees for the new Board of Directors at Hydro One. Mr. Woods has extensive experience in governance, banking and finance. He is a Board Member of Bank of America Corporation, Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), Providence St.Joseph’s St. Michael’s Health Care (Board... Read More