Ontario Bills
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.
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First Reading
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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.
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First Reading
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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.
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First Reading
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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.
Status
Second Reading
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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.
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First Reading
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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.
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First Reading
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Bill 54, End the Public Funding of Partisan Government Advertising Act, 2025
Stops taxpayer-paid ads that act like party campaign ads. Government ads need clear 'paid for by the Government' labels and won't run during election blackouts.
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First Reading
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1976998 Ontario Inc. Act, 2025
Brings one closed company back and restores its old contracts, property, and debts. People who gained rights after closure keep those rights.
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Royal Assent
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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.
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Royal Assent
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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.
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Royal Assent
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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.
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Royal Assent
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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.
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Royal Assent
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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.
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Royal Assent
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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.
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Royal Assent
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Ontario fast-tracks mines, rewrites species law
This law speeds up big projects and changes rules for mines, energy, and heritage. It limits some public reviews and can bar certain suppliers from energy contracts.
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Royal Assent
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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.
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First Reading
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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.
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First Reading
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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.
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Royal Assent
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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.
Status
Royal Assent
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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.
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First Reading
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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.
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First Reading
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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.
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First Reading
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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.
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First Reading
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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.
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First Reading
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