Ontario
Ontario government news releases, summarized in plain language.
The cases involve false land-transfer-tax statements and failures to report or pay employer health tax, with additional tax and penalties also potentially owed.
Six enforcement operations across five communities led to charges against eight people and seizures of cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco.
Courts imposed fines totaling $110,447 in nine cases involving unmarked cigarettes or untaxed tobacco; the tobacco products were seized and forfeited.
The advisory says the citizenship minister will give remarks and meet with media, but does not provide a time, place or topic.
Proposed rules would let the AGCO inspect illegal storefronts and online sellers, seize products and equipment, and issue monetary penalties.
The 2026 budget lowers the small-business tax rate and funds more advice, training and grant support for entrepreneurs.
Stephen Lecce and Matthew Rae will not hold the announced media availability.
Recipients of the 2024 and 2025 Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers will be recognized by Ontario’s lieutenant governor.
Students can enroll in expanded programs in STEM, health, education and trades as early as fall 2026.
A commercial fishing captain pleaded guilty after nets with rotten fish were dumped in Lake Erie and later washed ashore near Port Stanley.
The five-day public inquest will examine the circumstances of Gregory Wilkinson’s death after he was transferred from Brockville Jail to hospital.
The video-conference inquest will examine Remi Desjardins’s death at a surface mine near Matheson and can be watched live by the public.
The energy ministers will give remarks and take questions, but the advisory does not state when or what they will discuss.
Police services and OPP detachments will share $6 million in 2026–27, with grants ranging from $125,000 to $300,000.
The city’s three-year reduction could lower homebuilding costs while up to $48.3 million supports water and wastewater projects.
The city could receive up to $11.3 million for wastewater upgrades after committing to cut development charges by 50% for all housing types.
The facility is expected to be completed by 2028, create more than 100 jobs and produce up to 20,000 tonnes of insulation material each year.
The advisory confirms a joint media appearance but does not say what policy or announcement will be discussed.
The $25 million expansion will add 987 student seats, with enrollment available as early as fall 2026.
Three officials are scheduled to give remarks and speak with the media in Orillia; the advisory does not describe a policy or project.
The homes at 31 Frederick Street will pair affordable housing for seniors with complex needs with health and social supports.
Vic Fedeli, Stephen Lecce, Mélanie Joly and Josh Morgan will give remarks and meet with media in London.
The city plans three years of lower charges for new homes and could receive up to $19.6 million for a wastewater treatment facility.
Eligible faith-based, cultural and community organizations can apply for up to $10,000 for security measures or projects to prevent hate.
The U.S. lowered the duty rate to 24.75%, but Ontario is still calling for all lumber duties to end.