Ontario Provincial Bills
Bill 30, Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025
Job boards must flag fake ads. Workers get unpaid leave during mass layoffs; safety fines rise; and the province can fast-track skills training builds.
Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025
Speeds transit and road work. Changes tenant evictions, limits bike lane conversions, and shifts water services to cities. New fees and rules affect builders and drivers.
Bill 67, Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day Act, 2025
Every February 23 in Ontario will honour hospitality workers. It encourages thank-you events and messages, but creates no paid time off or new rights.
Bill 68, Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2025 (No. 2)
Elections can be called anytime within five years. New tax credits, indexed benefits, pharmacy payment caps, and a new conservation agency change rules for businesses, families, and public lands.
Bill 72, Buy Ontario Act, 2025
Ontario can require public bodies to prefer Ontario or Canadian suppliers and enforce compliance. It can order school-zone safety signs and extends some condo owner protections until 2027.
Bill 76, Barrie – Oro-Medonte – Springwater Boundary Adjustment Act, 2025
Land from two townships moves into Barrie. Barrie's rules, services, and fees apply, with property tax increases spread over time and longer relief for farms.
Ontario Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan
Ontario would launch a climate plan, fund, and resource centre. It sets cooling rules for rentals, stronger worker heat safety, and upgrades to homes, farms, and infrastructure.
Tougher Rules for Above-Guideline Rent Hikes
Landlords must prove rent hikes are for safety or vital work, not cosmetic. Tenants get hardship protection and rent drops when time-limited increases end.
Ontario bill revives Vaughan Basketball Inc.
The bill brings Vaughan Basketball Inc. back to life. Its old contracts, property, and debts return, while any rights others gained after closure stay in place.
Bill 65, Remembrance Day Observance Act, 2025
All schools must hold a live Remembrance Day service. Workplaces must pause from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 11, with possible exemptions. New lessons will be created.
Ontario Bans Passing Across Double Yellow Lines
Drivers cannot cross double yellow lines to pass. Breaking the rule brings a $400 fine and at least three demerit points.
Bill 80, Gender Affirming Health Care Advisory Committee Act, 2025
Creates an advisory committee to improve access to gender-affirming care and coverage. No immediate changes; recommendations could lead to shorter waits and more procedures paid by the public plan.
Bill 40, Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025
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.
Tougher Driving, Bail, and Animal Research Rules
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.
Stronger Worker Protections and Hospital Reporting
Workers are protected from punishment for reporting violence, harassment, or safety issues. Hospitals and long-term care homes must post monthly counts of incidents on their websites.
New Watchdog for Voting Rights in Ontario
Ontario would create an independent watchdog to protect voting rights and review changes to local government. It could investigate problems and urge fixes, but cannot change laws.
Bill 26, Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Amendment Act, 2025
It creates urban parks near cities and adventure parks for activities like climbing and ATVs. Rules, locations, and fees will be set later.
Bill 27, Resource Management and Safety Act, 2025
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.
Bill 46, Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape Act, 2025
Sets rules for rewards points, posts long term care reports, moves municipal notices online, allows alcohol in signed park areas, and changes forest permits with Indigenous and environmental checks.
Bill 61, Ontario Artificial Intelligence, Talent and Innovation Strategy Act, 2025
Ontario must create a long-term plan for AI jobs, research, and safety. A new committee advises and reports each year; the minister must respond publicly.
Bill 33, Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025
Ontario boosts oversight of child welfare, schools, and colleges. Expect more audits, clearer admissions, possible police in schools, and new rules on student fees and research safety.
Ontario Plans for Urban Wildfire Readiness
A provincial committee will study urban wildfire risk and report in a year. The government must update building rules, planning, training, and evacuation plans to better prevent and fight fires.
Ontario Expands Sex Offender Data Sharing
Police can share registry data with other police and approved groups under agreements to prevent crime. The public still cannot see the registry.
Bring Back Faris Team Mortgage Brokerage
Brings back a dissolved Ontario company to manage its property and contracts. Old debts return, but rights others gained after dissolution stay protected.
Revives Jarm Holdings to Manage Property
This brings back the company to handle the property. It restores past rights and debts, but keeps any rights others gained since 2012.
Pickering College Charter Acts Repealed
The bill repeals old special laws for Pickering College. It does not change classes, tuition, or jobs.
Ontario Revives Holy Trinity Restaurant Inc.
This bill brings back Holy Trinity Restaurant Inc. so it can go to court. It restores the company's rights and debts, while keeping any new third-party rights.
Bill 71, Life Leases Act, 2025
Ontario sets basic rules for life lease homes. Sponsors must give clear info, manage money, hold meetings, and face fines; some new rules may change current contracts when regulations arrive.
Ontario Company Revived to Manage Property
A dissolved company is brought back to handle property and debts. Third-party rights gained after dissolution stay protected.
Acme Restoration Revived to Clear Property
Brings back a dissolved company so it can deal with its property, contracts, and debts. Rights gained while it was closed stay protected.
Ontario Revives Acme Restoration Inc.
The bill brings back a closed company to handle property and old contracts. It restores debts and rights but keeps protections for people who gained rights after closure.
Pembroke Airport Land Rule Repealed
Removes a 1992 rule for airport land deals. Future sales or leases follow today’s planning and property laws, with no change to flights or services.
Ontario boosts personal support worker pay, stability
Most health providers must make 70% of jobs full-time, and personal support workers get higher pay, paid sick days, benefits, and pensions. Changes start one year after the law.
Safer Highways, More Affordable Homes Near Transit
Sets faster snow clearing and repair targets on key highways. Requires 20% affordable homes on Metrolinx land and better bike-share links to transit.
Bill 58, Franco-Ontarian Bookstore Promotion and Protection Act, 2025
Schools and libraries must buy French books from approved local bookstores. It blocks secret discounts and may fund upgrades for these shops.
Ontario Revives One Dissolved Company
A dissolved company is restored to carry on business. Old rights and debts return, while rights gained during the closure stay protected.
Ontario Bill Revives Dissolved Private Company
It brings back a closed company so it can operate again. Its contracts and debts return, while others keep rights gained after it closed.
Revives dissolved company to manage land
This bill brings back a small company so it can sell or manage land in its name. Rights others gained since 1990 stay protected.
New Church Corporation for St. Catharines Diocese
The Bishop’s office becomes a corporation that owns church property. Titles and contracts move to the new name; parish life and donations stay the same.
Bill 45, Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2025
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.
Groves Hospital Now Under Nonprofit Law
Two old hospital laws are repealed, and the hospital will follow Ontario's standard nonprofit rules. Care, services, and funding stay the same.
Bill 49, Northern Highway 11 and 17 Safety Act, 2025
Northern Ontario highways get more patrols and truck inspections. Winter road work moves under the province, aiming for safer, more reliable travel.
Bill 56, Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025
Speeds approvals, narrows some local water rules, and ends photo radar. Lets more health workers practice and eases out-of-province licensing.
Single Dissolved Company Revived by Law
A private bill brings back one company closed in 1994. It can run again and must deal with old debts, while people's later rights stay protected.
Bill PR33, Honey Harbour Community Church Inc. Act, 2025
This restores the church as a legal corporation. It can own property, make contracts, must honour debts, and rights others gained since 1994 stay protected.
Ontario Revives Five Senses Productions Inc.
The law brings back a company closed in 2016. It can run business again under its old name, and must handle any old debts and contracts.
Ontario Overhauls Emergency Response and Powers
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.
Revives Sur-Leen Farms to Settle Property
This bill brings back Sur-Leen Farms Limited so it can deal with land in its name. It does not change public rules, and keeps others' rights gained since 1994.
Ontario Tightens Tenant Protections and Building Rules
Ontario would set summer heat limits, require cameras and guards in big buildings, and give rent cuts for outages. Landlords must post maintenance records; some rent hikes are limited.
Ontario Sets Kids' Online Safety Month
Every October would promote kids' online safety and privacy. No new rules, just awareness campaigns for parents, schools, and communities.
Ontario Revives Dissolved Company for Property Matters
Ontario brings back a closed company so it can deal with its property and contracts. Others' legal rights gained after closing stay protected.
Ontario Makes Chief Medical Officer Independent
The top public health doctor becomes independent and chosen by all parties. In emergencies, a cross-party committee works with them to improve transparency and steadier advice.
Ontario Caps Ticket Resale Markups at 50%
Resold tickets can't cost over 50% above face value, before tax. Platforms must block higher listings, which could lower prices but reduce supply.
Ontario Company Revived to Settle Property
One dissolved company is brought back to handle its property and contracts and must pay old debts. Most people are not affected.
Ontario's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Sets a 10-year goal to end homelessness. Expands supportive housing and rent help, and requires clear yearly reports so people can track progress.
Ontario Lets MPPs Officiate Civil Weddings
MPPs can perform civil weddings if they give notice to the minister. Couples still need a marriage licence; other rules stay the same.
Bill 59, Rare Disease Strategy Act, 2025
Ontario must act on a 2017 rare disease report and post progress every six months. Patients may see better diagnosis and care over time.
Brings Back Dissolved Ontario Company
The company gets its legal status back. Old contracts and debts apply again, and rights others gained after 2022 are kept.
Ontario Company Revived to Handle Property
A dissolved Ontario company is brought back to handle property in its name. It regains assets and debts so the owner can sell or manage the real estate.
Ontario bill ousts Catholic school trustee
The law would remove a Haldimand school trustee and block them from serving again until 2030. The board must fill the seat; most damages lawsuits would be barred.
Province Sets One Ethics Code for Councils
Ontario will set one ethics code for all councils and boards. Serious, harmful misconduct could lead to a councillor losing their seat after a two-step review.
Ontario Revives Ludger Michel Estates Limited
The law brings back a dissolved company so it can settle debts and collect money. It protects people who got legal rights after the company shut down.
Bill 10, Protect Ontario Through Safer Streets and Stronger Communities Act, 2025
Police get more powers, including seizing car-theft devices and closing drug sites. Landlords face fines, victims get easier restraining orders, and judges and bail rules change.
Bill 11, More Convenient Care Act, 2025
Hamilton gets a local health board. Patients get more French services, a new digital health ID with privacy rules, and transparency as staffing agencies report pay and rates.
Ontario sets primary care goals and reporting
Ontario sets goals for faster, inclusive primary care and yearly public reports. It promotes digital access, but adds no new services and gives no right to sue.
Ontario Speeds Homes, Schools and Transit
The Province would speed up homes, schools, and transit by cutting local steps. Long‑term care avoids fees; some fees move to occupancy. Schools can be built on urban residential lots.
Ontario Eases Trade, Speeds Worker Licensing
Ontario will accept goods and licences from partner provinces. Workers get faster approvals, and alcohol delivery across provinces may start if agreements are signed.
Bill 22, Ontario University Athletics Week Act, 2025
Names the first full week of October Ontario University Athletics Week. It’s symbolic only; no holiday, mandates, or funding; schools and communities may hold optional events.
Ontario Budget Cuts Fuel Taxes, Adds Fertility Credit
Fuel gets cheaper and a new fertility tax credit helps families. No road tolls, alcohol taxes drop, camera rules tighten, and penalties rise for illegal tobacco and market abuses.
Ontario fast-tracks mines, rewrites species law
Ontario would speed mines and key projects, create special zones, and change species protection. Energy agencies could avoid suppliers from certain countries; some local and heritage rules could be skipped.
Ontario Ends Solitary Confinement, Boosts Mental Health Care
Jails must stop 22-hour isolation and expand mental health units. People in custody keep program access and humane care, with outside reviews and penalties for abuse.
Stronger rules for Ontario government ads
An independent watchdog must approve government ads. Most ads stop near elections, and ads must say they are paid for by the Government of Ontario.
Ontario declares intimate partner violence epidemic
Ontario would call intimate partner violence an epidemic. A new committee would track inquest recommendations and publish yearly progress so people can see what the government is doing.
Ontario bans public drug use, toughens trespass
Police can stop public drug use and make people leave, and can seize drugs. Fines up to $10,000 or six months in jail; trespass penalties get tougher.
Revives Dissolved Ontario Company, Restores Rights
This bill brings back one Ontario company. It restores its name, property, contracts, and debts, while protecting rights others gained after dissolution.
Company revived to manage property titles
Ontario restores a dissolved company so it can sell or transfer land and handle debts. It takes effect on Royal Assent and protects rights gained after dissolution.
Ontario Revives Doctor's Professional Corporation
This bill brings back a doctor's professional corporation. Patients should see little change; bills may show the company name again, while old contracts return and others' rights stay protected.
Thistletown Lions Club Status Restored
The Lions Club becomes a legal corporation again. It can hold property, sign contracts, and manage bank accounts, while past debts return and others' rights since 2009 are kept.
Ontario Sets Tough Penalties for Deadly Driving
Breaking a traffic law that causes death or serious injury could bring big fines, jail, and licence suspension. Judges can choose penalties up to two years and five years.
Ontario Takes Control of Ottawa Commuter Roads
Ontario will run and maintain Ottawa Road 174 and County Road 17. Current permits stay valid, but new decisions and applications go through the Ministry of Transportation.
Cities Can Charge Gas Firms for Road Use
Ontario cities can charge gas companies for using roads and related work. Gas bills may rise if utilities pass on fees, subject to approval by the energy regulator.
Ontario Moves to Cap Rents Between Tenants
Rents match the last legal rent when tenants change. Landlords face fines for missed repairs, tenants get free help, and a public registry shows each unit's rent history.
Ontario New Homes Must Be EV‑Ready
Most new houses will include bigger panels and wiring for future EV chargers. No charger required, but adding one later should be easier and cheaper.
Ontario Revives Social Asset Measurements Inc.
The company gets legal status again so it can pay debts and finish business. People can pursue old claims; rights gained since it closed stay in place.
Ontario Company Restored to Join Court Case
A dissolved company is brought back so it can go to court. Old contracts and debts return, but rights gained by others after dissolution stay protected.
Faster, Smarter 9-1-1 Across Ontario
You can reach 9-1-1 anywhere in Ontario and get faster help. Call centres and responders will share data, use better location tools, and follow stronger training and oversight rules.
Care, Not Jail, for Mental Health Crises
Ontario says people in mental health crisis should get care, not jail. It makes no immediate changes but could guide future police and court reforms.
Consent Awareness Week Every September
Ontario would mark a week each September to talk about consent and respect. Schools and communities may host events and training; no new rules or costs.
Ontario to End Agency Staffing in Care
Hospitals and long-term care must cut and end agency staff within two years. Agency pay is capped, poaching is banned, and more oversight applies to publicly funded agencies.
Ontario Declares September Ethiopian Heritage Month
September would be Ethiopian Heritage Month in Ontario. It honors Ethiopian Canadians and may lead to optional school and community events, with no new programs, holidays, or costs.
Ontario Limits Notwithstanding Clause Use
Ontario could use the clause only in rare, short emergencies, after a court ruling. Any use needs a public report and a two‑thirds vote.
Ontario Finalizes 2024-25 Spending Plan
This law lets Ontario spend on approved programs for 2024–25. It keeps hospitals, schools, transit, and social supports funded, with no new taxes or new programs.
Ontario MPP Pay and Pensions Overhaul
MPP salaries unfreeze and pensions change. MPPs join the public service plan, with an employer-paid extra pension. This could raise provincial costs paid by taxpayers.
Ontario Launches Provincewide Zoo Licensing Rules
Zoos must get a licence, pass yearly inspections, and end wild animal shows. Private owners face strict limits and registration; inspectors can remove animals from unlicensed sites.
Ontario Mandates Workplace Heat Safety Standard
Employers must reduce heat risks and follow a clear standard. Workers get paid cool-down breaks, water, and plain-language training.
Flood Tips with Your Tax Bill
The province will run Flooding Awareness Week and post clear flood tips online. Expect flood-prevention info with your property tax bill and yearly mailers to areas without local government.
Private Bill Revives Marbro Holdings Ltd.
This brings back one company so it can deal with property in its name. It also restores old debts and rights tied to that company.
Ontario Bottle Deposit at Grocery Stores
You pay a small deposit on drink containers and get it back when you return them. Big grocery stores and The Beer Store must take empties and give refunds.
Ontario Mandates Extreme Heat Safety Notices
The province will run a heat safety website and send tips with property tax bills. People in unorganized areas will get yearly mail to help prevent heat illness.
Ontario Caps Care Home Service Fee Hikes
Seniors in care homes get clear prices and itemized bills. Fees for services and meals can rise only once a year, with caps, and tenants can choose services individually.
Mandatory Nurse Ratios in Ontario Hospitals
Hospitals must follow set nurse-to-patient ratios. Care could be safer, but some beds or services may be limited while more nurses are hired.
Ontario $1,000 Credit for Kids’ Activities
Families can cut Ontario income tax by up to $1,000 for kids’ activities. It won’t pay you if you owe no tax; keep receipts and claim it on 2025 taxes.
New Foodbelt to Protect Ontario Farmland
Ontario would map a Foodbelt to keep farms together and limit non-farm growth. Rezoning farm land would need an impact study, even for minister's orders.
Ontario Revives Old Company to Settle Estate
Brings back a company dissolved in 1995 so the estate can manage its assets and debts. Other people's rights since then stay protected.
Stronger Care in Long-Term and Retirement Homes
Homes must add dementia and cultural programs, and appoint a Clinical Director. Abuse penalties rise, caregiver access grows, and officials can direct outbreak responses.
Ontario Declares Kids' Online Safety Month
October would be Kids' Online Safety and Privacy Month. It raises awareness only; no new rules, penalties, or funding. Expect more tips and events from schools and community groups.
150-Metre Safe Zones Around Religious Sites
Creates 150-metre safety zones around religious sites. Harassment or pressuring people not to enter is banned, with fines or jail; police can act and victims can seek court orders.
Ontario Cuts Small Business Taxes in 2026
From 2026, small Ontario corporations pay about 1.6% on up to $600,000 of income, with a mix of old and new rates for years that cross Jan 1, 2026.
Ontario cracks down on unfair health fees
Patients get stronger protection from extra charges. Providers who bill unfair fees must refund you and face a 3‑month suspension.
Mandatory Workplace Injury Insurance for Care Homes
Care home and group home employers must join workplace safety insurance and pay premiums. Workers get no-fault injury benefits. Changes start six months after the law passes.
Ontario Allows Public Naming of Organ Donors
Hospitals could publicly list a deceased donor’s name, with family consent, after six months. No other details are shared, and recipients stay private.
Ontario shifts to opt-out organ donation
People 16 and older are donors unless they opt out. Parents must consent for children, and hospitals must notify Ontario Health and check the objection registry.
Symbolic Bill Affirms Assembly's Independence
A ceremonial bill shows the Legislature can act on its own, before the Throne Speech. It changes no laws and has no effect on services or taxes.