Ontario Moving Ahead with Special Economic Zones in 2026 Despite Pushback

Ontario moving ahead with special economic zones in 2026 despite pushback

First Nations’ court challenges are also progressing

Ontario's Special Economic Zones Come Into Effect On January 1

ONTARIO- The province’s new regulation for criteria to designate Special Economic Zones, trusted proponents and projects will come into effect on January 1, 2026. Officials say this was informed by consultations with Indigenous communities and stakeholders across Ontario, the regulation supports the advancement of job-creating investments and projects that are of strategic and critical importance to Ontario’s economic security and delivers on th…