Ford pledges Ontario budget with infrastructure spending, not cuts, to battle U.S. tariffs

Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli says deficit hike is necessary to protect families and businesses

Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli says the steep rise in Ontario's deficit is necessary due to battle the cost of the tariff "war" with the US

‘We never rule that out’: Ford says new rebate cheques possible down the road

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s not ruling out the possibility of distributing another round of rebate checks to Ontarians in order to help people navigate uncertain financial times.

Ontario to sell more debt abroad as deficit, spending grow

Ontario plans to borrow $59.8 billion (US$42.7 billion) to fund a larger budget deficit and spending on highways and other infrastructure, and expects more of it will come from foreign currency bond sales.

Doug Ford goes on a spending spree

His government has tabled a record $232.5-billion provincial budget to “protect Ontario” and promote national unity.

Ford's budget is more about handouts than besting the Americans

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s new budget is billed as a plan to protect workers, businesses and communities from U.S. tariffs and the economic uncertainty they have caused.

Ontario budget hits the mark to offer 'war chest' to face tariff challenges

Ontario finance minister Peter Bethlenfalvy released his $232.5 billion budget Thursday, designed to protect Ontario and promote unity.