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Ontario Launches First Integrated Energy Plan to Secure Long-Term Supply

Background On June 12, the Ontario government released Energy for Generations, its first-ever integrated energy plan. The strategy brings together electricity, fuels, hydrogen, and new technologies under one coordinated framework to meet a projected 75% increase in electricity demand by 2050, the equivalent of adding four-and-a-half Torontos to the grid. The plan is central to […]

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Ontario Election 2025: Doug Ford Secures Third Term as Premier

The results are in. Ontario’s snap election has delivered Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives a third consecutive majority government. While widely expected, the victory reaffirms Ford’s ability to maintain power amid shifting economic and political headwinds. This campaign was shaped by economic concerns. With the looming prospect of a 25% tariff on Canadian

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Ontario 2025 Election

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has officially requested the dissolution of the Legislature kicking off a provincial election, with Election Day slated for February 27, 2025. Premier Ford is seeking a third consecutive majority for his Progressive Conservative Party, just over a year ahead of the pre-scheduled election, to secure  ”the largest mandate in Ontario’s history.”

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Ontario Unveils $10.9 Billion Investment in Energy Efficiency with New Savings Programs

Background In a move to address rising electricity demand and help residents save on energy costs, the Ontario government is launching the largest energy efficiency program in Canadian history — a $10.9 billion, 12-year investment. This week, Stephen Lecce, the Minister of Energy and Electrification announced the programs and highlighted their anticipated impact. The Home

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Ontario Cutting Red Tape to Further Reduce Costs for People and Businesses

Background Last week, the Ontario government introduced its bi-annual red tape reduction package, Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024, which proposes amendments to multiple existing laws to modernize regulations, simplify administrative processes, and improve service delivery. This legislation is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to reduce unnecessary burdens on individuals and businesses, enhance

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Ontario Building Safer and Stronger Communities

Background On November 18, 2024, the Ontario government proposed the Safer Streets, Stronger Communities Act, which seeks to improve community safety by strengthening the tools available to law enforcement to combat crime. The Act proposes a range of measures to keep criminal activity off the streets and out of communities, including stricter regulations for supervised

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Ontario Government Delivers the 2024 Fall Economic Statement

Background Today, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, presented the 2024 Ontario Fall Economic Statement, titled Building Ontario for You. This statement outlines the provincial government’s ongoing commitment to economic growth, infrastructure development, and affordability. The government is aiming to balance their commitments to fiscal responsibility while prioritizing critical infrastructure, such as roads, schools, and

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Ontario Launches Phase Two of Life Sciences Strategy

Background Last week, Vic Fedeli, the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade, announced Ontario’s second phase of its Life Sciences Strategy to advance the province’s position as an industry leader in biomanufacturing and life sciences.  In March 2022, the provincial government announced substantial plans to invest in Ontario’s life sciences sector. The COVID-19

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