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Ontario Reveals 2026 Budget. Here’s How It Could Affect Your Pocketbook
Ontario's 2026 budget projects a $12.3 billion deficit while cutting small business tax rates and investing $37 billion in infrastructure, including health and autism funding.
- On Thursday, Premier Doug Ford's government tables its eighth budget as Ontario's economy faces global volatility and heightened unemployment. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is scheduled to deliver the spending plan in the legislature at 4 p.m.
- Program spending has outpaced expectations, offsetting revenue gains and pushing Ontario's return-to-balance timeline further out. The province's debt burden is now projected to climb higher than previously planned.
- Interest on debt consumes $16 billion this year, a figure forecasted to approach $20 billion by 2027. Unemployment reached 7.6 per cent in February, reflecting economic pressures across the province.
- Population growth of nearly 1.5 million since 2020 has intensified demand for services like health care. Critics argue the government has failed to manage these rising costs effectively.
- Uncertainty surrounding summer trade negotiations and fuel costs related to the war in Iran complicates fiscal planning. Experts anticipate the government may include a multi-billion dollar contingency fund to mitigate potential economic shocks.
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COLUMN: Budget 2026 shows resilient economy and weaker finances
Despite improved revenues, the province’s path back to balance has slipped — raising questions about spending control and fiscal credibility, writes Brian Lewis
ANALYSIS | Ford set to unveil 2026 Ontario budget as economy remains volatile
Premier Doug Ford's government tables its eighth budget Thursday, as Ontario's economy faces global economic volatility and heightened levels of unemployment at home. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is due to deliver the spending plan in the legislature at 4 p.m. ET.
Ontario 2026 budget focuses on tax cuts, infrastructure spending and affordability measures
Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy has tabled the province’s 2026 budget, outlining a plan focused on tax relief, economic resilience and major infrastructure investments amid global uncertainty. The document, titled A Plan to Protect Ontario, aims to strengthen the province’s economy while keeping costs down for families and businesses. Bethlenfalvy said the government is taking a “pragmatic and prudent” approach as it responds to tari…
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