Taxes change, clean energy credits grow, and open banking starts. Renters and builders get faster write-offs; some taxes end. Stablecoins face new rules. Big projects like high-speed rail move ahead.
Your income tax rate drops and first-time buyers get a new-home rebate. The federal fuel charge ends, which may lower fuel costs, and political parties must follow clear privacy rules.
More people can get Indian status if one parent has it. Women who lost band membership by marrying out, and their descendants, can be added back.
Tighter border checks, new drug and money laundering rules, and faster asylum decisions. Government can pause immigration streams; the Coast Guard moves to Defence.
Bail gets harder for repeat and violent crimes. Sentences get tougher, with more weapon bans and faster police action when release rules are broken.
A new federal builder will fund and build affordable homes, using public land. It can partner with cities and non-profits and offer loans and grants.
Canada adds new sanctions for foreign repression and corruption. Some family of sanctioned people lose visas, and broadcasters tied to bad actors can lose licences.
Many goods from Indonesia will get cheaper as tariffs drop. The deal sets clear trade rules and has protections for workers and the environment.
Large users like data centres face new connection rules. Some grid costs may move from electricity bills to taxes, which could lower rates but shift costs to taxpayers.
Garbage pickup and many roads will be run by your city, not Peel Region. Contracts and staff move, and the Province can set rules to guide the change.
Ontario will toughen driving penalties, tighten bail collections, and limit inquest recording. It bans invasive research on dogs and cats and keeps a scholarship for families of fallen officers.
Makers must share repair info, parts, and tools. Car buyers get stronger refund or replacement rights for serious defects.
Ontario will require sexual harassment training for bar staff and all employers. Bars must post signs and keep a policy; workplaces must train workers and supervisors and address online conduct.
Injured workers would get 90% of net wages and pain-and-suffering pay. It speeds payments, funds retraining and medical care, and covers students and volunteers; employers may pay higher premiums.
The bill updates Ontario’s emergency laws for faster, clearer responses. Expect regular public updates, stronger planning, and rules for critical infrastructure and social service providers.
Stronger wildfire rules, new permits, and higher fines aim to keep communities safe. The bill also sets strict rules for underground carbon storage and fixes risky oil and gas wells.
It sets a written provincial constitution and makes French the only official language. It changes court challenge rules, protects abortion and end‑of‑life care, and may refuse some federal funds.
You can check air quality on your phone. Tougher standards, more sensors, and planning rules aim to cut pollution and protect health.
Members get secret-ballot votes on dues and rules. Unions must give yearly financial reports and cannot use mandatory dues for politics; threats against dissent are banned.
Ticket resales must be clearly labeled with fair prices, and online subscriptions need an easy cancel button with reminders before charges rise. Ads must show extra fees.
New regional tables help match newcomers to local jobs and services. Cities can run settlement programs, and current immigrants are protected from sudden rule changes.
Food businesses must donate safe unsold food instead of trashing it. The minister will set a plan and track progress to cut waste by half by 2030.
Parents get more childcare choices in community places. Self-employed providers must meet safety rules and child limits, and coordinators can evacuate unsafe sites.
The government can fast-track major projects with one authorization, replacing many permits. Environmental reviews and a public hearing still occur, but some steps and local approvals are shortened.
Police can take your licence and ban you from driving for 30 days for stunts or very high speeds, without a criminal charge. Driving while banned carries fines and jail.
Cities must accept technical reports signed by licensed professionals, speeding up development approvals. If a certified report causes harm, the professional not the city is responsible.
Most commercial vehicles must have a forward-facing dash camera that records while driven. Owners must install and maintain them and drivers must keep them running.
Requires a standard health screening plan for firefighters with cancer and mental health checks. The plan must be made public and reviewed every five years.
Products and services legal in one province can be sold elsewhere without a new approval. Local safety, age, and sales rules still apply.
Public agencies must not favor union or non-union firms when awarding construction contracts. Workers cannot be forced to join or pay union fees to work on public projects.
Supportive housing tenants get clear tenancy rights with special rules. Landlords can limit access, end tenancies for weapons, and regulations will set details.
Owners must give full facts and reply on time or risk default forfeiture. Agencies can get and share your records more easily.
Certain government workers can be moved into a new independent police service without losing seniority. Their unions and contracts stay, but severance may not apply if roles stay the same.
Hotels may add a tourism fee only in designated areas. Travelers must see all mandatory fees at booking and can ask what they pay for.
Keeps specific school, sport and health rules in force even if they limit some Charter or human-rights protections for up to five years.
Insured care stays free, but doctors can offer paid extras with consent. You must renew your health card and can see who accessed your medical records.
Large data centres will pay a new annual levy from 2026. Disability benefits are reworked and current recipients move into a new program with amounts set by regulation.
Schools reopen now and classes resume. Teachers must return to work, get four years of set pay increases and more staff, and strikes are banned until 2028.
Requires public filing of water deals, allows reused water, speeds decisions, and bans moving water between river basins without a special law. Captured rain or snow is now legally water.
Gives the government and grid operator new powers to manage large electricity users like data centres. Your power or gas bill could change to include line losses or pilot costs.
Gives everyone a right to a healthy environment and a new commissioner. Sets a public registry, stronger input, and protects workers who report harms.
If a product or service is allowed in another province, it can be sold in this province too. This should cut red tape and add choice, while keeping safety rules.
Investors get a faster dispute service with awards up to $350,000. The bill tightens promotion rules, raises fines, and protects people who report wrongdoing to stop scams.
Speeds up a big hydro rebuild with special buying, bonding, and labor rules. Could lower financing costs and affect power rates and worker arrangements.
The minister can agree with parents to place children with other caregivers without court. Past agreements since January 26, 2024 are valid, with protection for good-faith actions.
The government adds $465 million to key services this year. More money goes to health, social supports, housing, education, and public safety. No new taxes.
Sets fixed terms for the top public health doctor, adds a deputy, and requires an annual report. Clear written directions and acting appointments aim to improve accountability during emergencies.
911 calls will be handled more smoothly and securely. Agencies must meet new standards, share needed info to respond, report outages, and face penalties for misuse.