Ontario Ministry of Finance

Ontario is seeking public input to help shape policies and programs that will be part of the province's 2018 Budget.

Ontario is seeking public input to help shape policies and programs that will be part of the province's 2018 Budget.

Ontario is seeking public input to help shape policies and programs that will be part of the province's 2018 Budget.

Ontario is seeking public input to help shape policies and programs that will be part of the province's 2018 Budget.

Ontario is seeking public input to help shape policies and programs that will be part of the province's 2018 Budget.

Ontario is seeking public input to help shape policies and programs that will be part of the province's 2018 Budget.

Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance, has nominated Ed Clark as the new Chair of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), subject to review by the Standing Committee on Government Agencies and confirmation by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.

Ontario is inviting the public to vote on ideas submitted through Budget Talks, an innovative online consultation to develop policies that will be part of Ontario's future. 

Ontario has signed an agreement-in-principle with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne on tobacco regulation and revenue-sharing to support community growth and prosperity, and advance self-regulation. 

Ontario's housing market continues to show stable growth in recent months. New data released today showing a decrease in transactions by buyers who are not citizens or permanent residents of Canada in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region (GGH).

Today, Ontario passed legislation that will create fairness and opportunity for people across the province by furthering the economic plan set out in the 2017 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review.

Ontario is taking action to make auto insurance more affordable for the province's nearly 10 million drivers by introducing the Fair Auto Insurance Plan. The plan includes significant reforms that will address fraud in the system, put victims first by providing better access to care for those injured in auto collisions and strengthen consumer protection.

Ontario is moving forward with its plan to create fairness and opportunity for people across the province with the release of the 2017 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review.

Ontario continues to prepare for the federal government's plan to legalize cannabis by July 2018 by working with municipalities to identify possible store locations. 

Ontario launched Budget Talks today, an online consultation that allows the public to help shape policies and programs that will be part of Ontario's future.

Ontario is adding beer and cider to 95 more grocery stores, improving convenience and choice for people across the province.

Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance, and Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Growth, issued the following statement in reaction to the announcement by Stelco that it has filed a preliminary prospectus in connection with an anticipated initial public offering:

Ontario's non-resident speculation tax (NRST) is helping to address unsustainable demand in the Greater Golden Horseshoe while ensuring Ontario continues to be a place that welcomes all new residents, as new data shows that home purchases by buyers who are not citizens or permanent residents of Canada have decreased.

Today the Ontario government released the 2017-18 First Quarter Finances , which confirm Ontario is on track to balance the budget this year while making investments in the programs and services people and families rely on most.

Ontario is supporting the development of a highly-skilled workforce and helping businesses in Niagara region access the technology and expertise they need to grow, create jobs and compete in the global marketplace.