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Ontario’s Plan to Protect Ontario – 2025 Fall Economic Statement
Earlier today, the Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, delivered Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement – A Plan to Protect Ontario. As anticipated, the update largely reaffirms initiatives introduced in previous announcements, sustaining a strong pipeline for consulting engineering companies. The […]
Government & Policy Consultations
Have Your Say Member insights are welcomed and truly valued, as they help shape our recommendations to ensure the collective voice of the consulting engineering community is heard. We invite member input at two key phases: Active Consultations ACEC-Ontario is […]
Ontario Legislature Returns: What We’re Watching This Session
Yesterday marked the return of the Ontario Legislature to Queen’s Park for the fall sitting. The government has seven weeks to advance new initiatives and priorities carried over from the spring, likely bringing movement to several files affecting Ontario’s consulting […]
Ontario to Legislate COR Equivalency
Yesterday, the Ontario Government introduced legislation that, if passed, would recognize ISO 45001 and the Certificate of Recognition (COR) as equivalent under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Specifically, Section 7.6.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act would be […]
Ontario Sets Ambitious Tone For New Parliament
On Tuesday, April 15th, the Speech from the Throne was delivered, officially kicking off the 44th Parliament. Not surprisingly, the Speech focused on the province’s plan to deal with the impact of US tariffs. It noted the government’s intention to […]
U.S. Tariffs – Policy Tracking and Resources
ACEC-Ontario Advocacy Updates ACEC-Ontario has created this page to highlight what the federal, provincial, and municipal governments are doing to counteract any measures implemented by the U.S. It will include resources such as information bulletins from a variety of sources […]
Bradford Bypass Update: MTO secures approval for final two phases
As part of Ontario’s strategy to expand highways and transit in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Bradford Bypass, a 16.2-kilometre controlled-access highway, will connect Highway 400 near 8th Line and 9th Line in Bradford West Gwillimbury to Highway 404 near […]
Ontario Government Generating More Energy to Meet Soaring Demand
In the news today! The Ontario government has directed Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to explore opportunities for new energy generation at key sites across the province to address a projected 75% increase in electricity demand by 2050. Emphasizing community and […]
Proposed Changes to Construction Act
The Ontario government has introduced legislation that proposes to amend the Construction Act. Schedule 4 of Bill 216, the Building Ontario For You Act (Budget Measures), 2024, contains several proposed amendments related to items such as the definition of “price”, […]
Ontario Provides Economic Update
On October 30th, the Finance Minister, Peter Bethlenfalvy, delivered the government’s annual Fall Economic Statement. Most of the new spending items were announced in the days leading up to the Statement, such as a $200 taxpayer rebate, extending the temporary […]