Ontario Bills
Ban on Paid Online Gambling Ads
Paid online gambling ads and paid promotions would be banned. You will see far fewer gambling ads, but foreign broadcasts may still show them.
Status
Second Reading
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May Is Buddhist Heritage Month
The law names May as Buddhist Heritage Month each year. It does not change services or rights but may prompt voluntary events or school learning in May.
Status
First Reading
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Week
Creates an annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness Week in late May. People are invited, but not required, to wear yellow and hold awareness events.
Status
Second Reading
Timeline
Rebates for HST on Homes
Homebuyers may get a rebate or on-the-spot credit for the 5% federal HST on homes, capped at $50,000. Details and who qualifies will be set later by regulation.
Status
Second Reading
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Examine Travel Grants for Specialist Care
No immediate change. The health minister must study a travel grant for patients who travel 100 km or more for specialist care and report back with a funding plan.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
Stronger Jail Oversight and Whistleblower Protections
It protects correctional staff who report illegal or unsafe actions and boosts watchdog powers. The minister must publish a reform timeline and jail population counts to increase transparency.
Status
First Reading
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Government Will Appoint Regional Heads
In eight regions, people won't vote for regional chairs in 2026. The minister can appoint chairs, change council makeup, and set special voting rules.
Status
Third Reading
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New Law Tightens Control Over Schools
The law gives the education minister more power over tests, budgets, school construction, and teacher bargaining. Parents, teachers, and boards will face new approvals and rules.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Revive Company to Settle Estate Property
Restores a dissolved company so the estate can sell, transfer, or manage its property. Creditors and buyers can make and settle claims again.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
Black Health Equity and Accountability Act
Requires hospitals and health units to collect race data, set equity targets, and fund Black-led services. Audits and penalties apply for institutions that fail to meet targets.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
Ontario Allows Public Naming of Organ Donors
Hospitals can add a deceased donor's name to memorials after six months if the family agrees. Only the name can be shown; no dates or other details.
Status
Second Reading
Timeline
Revive Julian Pepper Capital Inc.
This law treats the company as never closed and restores its rights, debts, and contracts. It affects only that one company and may reopen old deals.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
AI Labels and Takedowns for Elections
AI political ads must disclose AI use; false voting info can be removed and fined. The chief electoral officer appoints returning officers and chooses election day within a one-week window.
Status
Second Reading
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Budget Overhaul: Retail, Tickets, Pensions
Lowers some pension guarantees, changes taxes and privacy rules. Stores can open on two holidays and ticket resale prices are capped.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
April Named Nepali Heritage Month
The law names April Nepali Heritage Month. People and schools can hold events and learn about Nepali culture, but no new rules or paid leave are created.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
Restore Company to Resolve Property and Debts
This bill revives one closed company so it can sell or manage its property and face old debts. It leaves in place any rights others got after 2022.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
New Integrity Oath for Legislators
People elected after the next election must publicly promise honesty and to avoid corruption. If they refuse, they cannot sit or vote until they take the oath.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
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.
Status
Second Reading
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Limits Rent Hikes and Creates Rent Registry
Caps rent hikes, stops big reset hikes when new tenants move in, and creates a public rent registry. Tenants get stronger rules for evictions and renovations.
Status
First Reading
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Ban Personalized Algorithmic Pricing
Stores and websites must show the same price to everyone at the same time. Sellers cannot use your personal data to set a different price for you.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
Ontario Proposes New Workers' Compensation System
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.
Status
Second Reading
Timeline
2025–26 Government Spending Approval
Keeps core public services funded from April 2025 to March 2026 so hospitals, schools, transit and supports keep running. No tax or program changes.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
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.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
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.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline