Ontario Racing Welcomes Ontario Government’s Additional Funding Support – U.S. Trotting News

Funding Agreement Secures Future for Fort Erie Race Track - Fort Erie Observer

June 26, 2026 The future of horse racing in Fort Erie received a significant boost this week as Ontario Racing confirmed a new five-year funding agreement providing $35 million annually to Ontario’s horse racing industry. The announcement ends months of uncertainty surrounding the agreement, which had raised concerns about the future of Fort Erie Race Track and the hundreds of local jobs connected to it. Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates welcomed th…

Ontario Government Earmarks $35 Million Annually for Racing Industry for Next Five Years

In an effort to protect agriculture and rural jobs across Ontario, the Ontario government will contribute additional funding of $35 million annually for the next five years to the Ontario horse racing industry, Ontario Racing announced Thursday. Nearly 18,000 Ontarians work in the horse racing sector. The funding increase will be used to create a more competitive racing industry, protect jobs, and address inflation. “This funding will support ge…

Ontario Racing welcomes Ontario Government’s additional funding support – U.S. Trotting News

Toronto, ON – Ontario Racing is thrilled that the Ontario Government is increasing support to protect agriculture and rural jobs across Ontario by contributing additional funding of $35 million annually for the...