2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario
The 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario is the government’s plan to protect Ontario by building the most competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy in the G7. This includes creating jobs, attracting investment, lowering costs for workers and businesses, keeping life affordable for families and individuals and making targeted investments in key public services that support the province’s long-term prosperity.
Protect Workers and Businesses
The government is taking bold and decisive action to protect Ontario from the impacts of U.S. imposed tariffs on the provincial economy, including key sectors such as automotive, steel and forestry. The government is fighting for Ontario workers and businesses by ensuring they have the supports needed to weather these challenges by supporting businesses and workers today and building long-term growth and resiliency for tomorrow.
- Protect Workers and Businesses from Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty
- Supporting Businesses Through the Protect Ontario Financing Program
- Investing in Ontario’s Future Economy with the Protect Ontario Account Investment Fund
- Assisting Communities and Industries Impacted by Trade Disruptions
- Supporting Workers Impacted by Tariffs
- Helping Businesses Through the Deferral of Select Provincially Administered Taxes
Protect Ontario
The government is taking action to protect Ontario by cutting red tape, lowering costs and taxes and making strategic investments in energy, critical minerals and manufacturing, while also working to create new opportunities for trade to support future growth. The government continues to protect Ontario by building highways, transit and community infrastructure, providing relief and supports to keep life affordable, strengthening public safety and expanding investments in critical areas such as health care, education, and other vital services.
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Economic and Fiscal Overview
The government’s economic and fiscal approach maintains a path to balance as part of its fiscal plan. The 2026 Budget continues to take a prudent and financially responsible approach, through sustained investments in key public services, while maintaining the fiscal flexibility needed to respond to changing conditions and supporting the people of Ontario.
