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Bill HB-6351, Public Transit Authority Bond Revisions, public transit authorities could borrow and issue bonds to fund facilities under the measure; it also revises references to the Uniform Commercial Code. It is at Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/24/2026 as of September 29, 2026. Sponsored by Pat Outman (Republican) and Douglas Wozniak.
Bill HR-10216, Public Transit Mental Health Awareness, requires transit agencies receiving federal assistance to display suicide hotline information on vehicles or in stations within one year. It is at Introduced as of September 1, 2026. Sponsored by Brittany Pettersen (D), Michael Lawler, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Seth Moulton, Madeleine Dean, Melanie Stansbury, Mary Gay Scanlon, Eleanor Norton, Henry Johnson, Danny Davis, Rashida Tlaib, Deborah Ross, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Shri Thanedar.
Bill HR-10902, Reduce crime on public transit, a bill to reduce crime on public transportation has been introduced and referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Jefferson Van Drew (R).
Three levels of government are contributing a combined $9,787,100 to 14 public transit projects in Stratford. The investments fund new and replacement hybrid and mobility buses, a larger bus storage facility and garage upgrades, accessible shelters, technology updates and a Magnuscard app to help neurodiverse riders.
The federal government is investing $4,733,737 through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Public Transit Infrastructure Stream to fund three transit projects in Sarnia. Projects include a new 1,400-square-metre downtown terminal, replacement and expansion of the bus fleet with 18 diesel and 2 electric buses, and renovations to the transit garage to improve maintenance and safety.
Ontario and Canada will provide up to $572 million to Hamilton under the Development Charge Reduction Program if the city eliminates residential development charges from March 30, 2026 to March 31, 2029. The funding is intended to pay for specific roads and water projects, unlock an estimated 31,000 new homes, and lower upfront building costs for new houses.
Piling and excavation are underway at the new Lawrence and McCowan station, the second of three stops on the Scarborough Subway Extension. The station is intended to serve more than 5,000 riders, support over 4,000 transfers during rush hour, and provide closer access to Scarborough General Hospital and thousands of local jobs.
On July 1, 2026 Ontario brings many regulatory and fee changes into force across several ministries. The measures affect renters, drivers, health-care access, pensions, consumer protections and enforcement tools — changing who can do what, when, and how services are delivered.
At the AMO conference the Premier announced measures affecting municipalities: a Data Centre Playbook that bars financial incentives and requires projects to cover electricity costs and meet environmental and community benefit rules; new housing-infrastructure funding tied to lower development charges and an October 29 intake for a $1 billion stream; and investments in northern roads and an all-Canadian energy corridor. He also highlighted wildfire spending and new firefighting resources, job and investment figures, and public-safety actions municipalities may partner on.
The provincial-federal Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) would provide the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury up to $94.8 million if agreements and approvals are completed. In return, the town has committed to reduce development charges for three years starting March 30, 2026, with detailed percentage cuts by housing type and area; the town says the package could unlock over 29,000 new homes.
Bill 2023.CA6.5, Transit Board Public Appointments, council will appoint two public members to the transit board through June 16, 2027. It is at Considered by City Council as of June 14, 2023. Sponsored by Chris Moise, who voted for it.
Ontario and Canada will provide the City of Mississauga up to $401.4 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program in exchange for a 50% cut to residential development charges from January 29, 2025 to March 31, 2029 and elimination of charges on many rental unit types until March 31, 2029. The release estimates the cuts could lower building costs by up to $36,140 per home and, combined with HST relief, save buyers up to $166,140; the funding aims to unlock new homes and pay for transit and other housing-enabling infrastructure, subject to bilateral agreements and a municipal transfer payment agreement with required municipal cost contributions.
The federal and provincial governments will provide up to $697.2 million to Vaughan through the Development Charge Reduction Program because the city agreed to cut residential development charges. From Feb 25, 2026 to Oct 31, 2027 some qualifying projects may pay no charges; from Mar 30, 2026 to Mar 31, 2029 charges will be halved. The funds are meant to pay for water, roads, bridge and emergency-services projects that the city says could unlock over 120,000 new housing units and lower the cost of new homes.
The Legislative Assembly of Alberta will host a free Family Day celebration on February 16 at the Legislature Building, its pedway and the Queen Elizabeth II Building Visitor Centre. The event includes live performances, interactive activities and a directed open house; parking is limited, and public transit is recommended.
Major construction has begun on Woodbine GO Station at Woodbine Racetrack to serve the Kitchener Line and UP Express. The station will replace Etobicoke North, include island platforms, a bus loop, parking and accessible connections, create over 300 jobs, and is part of a larger provincial GO Expansion program.
The Etobicoke Greenway 230‑kV transmission line (6.5 km) was completed in late 2025 and began delivering power in March 2026, adding up to 300 MW of capacity for the western GTA. Construction supported about 100 jobs, finished $10 million under budget, and used savings to fund a recreational trail alongside the corridor.
Ontario is investing more than $2.2 million in Windsor to expand pre-apprenticeship pathways and modernize training. The funding supports three local organizations and will help about 80 people, including 60 women, prepare for in-demand skilled trades.
Sarnia has completed upgrades to its transit garage, built a new transit terminal, and added 20 new buses (conventional, electric and specialized). The work was funded by federal, provincial and municipal contributions totaling about $11.2 million and aims to improve safety, reliability, accessibility and capacity for local transit riders.
The province is investing more than $6 million in Hamilton to expand pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship training and to modernize training equipment and facilities. Eight local organizations will deliver training and upgrades to help almost 200 people prepare for in-demand skilled-trades jobs.
The Canada Investment Summit in Toronto brought investors from nearly 30 countries and produced nearly $500 billion in new investment commitments to Canadian projects across infrastructure, energy, AI, and critical minerals. The federal government also announced a broad Productivity Mega Deduction, permanent immediate expensing, plans for long-term airport concessions, and targeted public investments to boost defence and critical minerals supply.
