Ontario Legislature Passes 12 Bills to Advance Economic and Infrastructure Agenda

Ontario legislature bills passed during the fall sitting focus on infrastructure, energy security, housing and worker protections.

TORONTO — Ontario’s fall legislative session has concluded with the passage of 12 government bills aimed at strengthening the province’s economy, accelerating infrastructure projects and supporting workers and communities, according to the Premier’s Office.

The legislation, passed during the second session of the 44th Parliament, is part of the Ford government’s broader plan to build what it describes as a more competitive, self-reliant and resilient economy amid global economic uncertainty and ongoing trade pressures from the United States.

In a statement issued Thursday, Premier Doug Ford said the measures are designed to protect Ontario workers and businesses while positioning the province for long-term growth.

The government says the bills focus on reducing red tape, prioritizing Ontario-made goods, improving energy security, speeding up housing construction and expanding public infrastructure across the province.

Ring of Fire and Energy Projects Highlight Fall Sitting

A key focus of the fall session was progress on major economic and energy initiatives, including agreements with Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation to advance road construction to Ontario’s Ring of Fire mineral region. The province says the project could add up to $22 billion to Ontario’s economy and support approximately 70,000 jobs over time.

Ontario also moved forward on its energy strategy by partnering with the federal government to build the first Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in the G7. According to the province, the reactors are expected to power approximately 1.2 million homes, create 18,000 construction jobs and contribute $38.5 billion to Canada’s GDP over 65 years. The government also reaffirmed its support for refurbishing the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, a project expected to support tens of thousands of jobs.

Transit, Housing and Health Care Investments

The government cited progress on several major transit and infrastructure projects during the fall sitting, including the substantial completion of the Finch West LRT and Eglinton Crosstown LRT, early construction on Highway 413, continued work on the Bradford Bypass and expanded GO Transit service, including the introduction of weekend service to Kitchener.

Housing-enabling infrastructure also remained a focus, with the province continuing to invest through its $4-billion Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program.

In health care, Ontario highlighted progress under its $2.1-billion Primary Care Action Plan, which aims to connect all residents to a primary care provider by 2029. Since the plan launched in January 2025, the province reports that more than 130 primary care teams have been created or expanded, connecting over 300,000 people to care and reducing the Health Care Connect waitlist by more than 70 per cent. The government also marked the opening of the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital as part of its long-term hospital expansion strategy.

Legislation Passed During the Session

According to the province, legislation passed during the fall sitting included bills to:

• Prioritize Ontario-made goods in public procurement

• Reduce regulatory burdens and streamline approvals

• Accelerate housing construction

• Strengthen energy system planning

• Expand worker training and labour protections

• Enhance emergency management and disaster response

• Advance public sector oversight and governance reforms

In total, the recently passed legislation amended more than 100 existing acts, created six new acts and repealed one existing law.

The government says it will continue implementing the legislation over the coming months while working with municipal, Indigenous and federal partners on additional infrastructure and economic initiatives.

Source: Premier’s Office of Ontario

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