Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026
First Q2 Remittance
Initial tax filings due under the newly adjusted rates for carbon and excise duties.
Federal Fiscal Year Start
Carbon tax, minimum wage, and excise tax adjustments take effect across Canada.
Closure Deadline
Final date for affected sites to cease provincial-funded operations.
Compliance Deadline
Final day for businesses to update payroll and tax systems for the new fiscal year.
Funding Withdrawal
Official notification of funding termination for seven specific sites.
Legislation Introduced
Provincial government introduces the Safer Streets, Stronger Communities Act.
Policy Announcement
Ontario announces new restrictions on supervised consumption sites near schools.
April 1 marks the start of the federal fiscal year in Canada, triggering a wave of regulatory adjustments including carbon tax hikes, federal minimum wage increases, and excise tax updates. These changes necessitate immediate compliance updates for businesses operating in Ontario and across the country, particularly in the energy, retail, and payroll sectors.
A $4M provincial investment into a major St. Thomas manufacturing facility is set to secure over 500 local jobs and catalyze a $22M expansion project. The funding aims to modernize production capabilities and open new international markets for the region's industrial sector.
The Ontario government has officially terminated funding for seven supervised drug consumption sites, citing proximity to schools and a shift toward recovery-focused treatment models. This move marks a significant pivot in the province's harm reduction strategy, prioritizing public safety and long-term addiction recovery over supervised use.
The Doug Ford government has introduced a legislative package to modernize Ontario’s aging Freedom of Information (FOI) framework for the digital era. While the province cites the need for administrative efficiency, critics and legal experts warn the changes may significantly expand exemptions used to shield political decision-making from public scrutiny.