Ontario’s 2026 Budget: Big Spending, Bigger Deficit, and a Push for Stability
The Canadian Press Ontario’s 2026 budget arrives at a moment of global economic turbulence, and the Ford government is betting on heavy investment to steady the province. With a projected $13.8‑billion deficit , expanded health‑care funding, and a temporary HST break on new homes , the plan blends affordability measures with long‑term infrastructure ambitions. 1. Health‑Care Investments Take Centre Stage The budget commits billions to strengthen primary care, expand clinical training for nurses, and support long‑term care. Highlights include: $3.4 billion for the Primary Care Action Plan Funding for 18 new or expanded primary care teaching clinics Additional investments to train 2,000 registered nurses and 1,000 practical nurses 2. Housing Relie...
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