Ontario Government

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Last mentioned: Mar 11, 2026

Timeline

  1. Surplus Target

    Government's goal to reach a $200 million surplus, though watchdogs remain skeptical.

  2. Budget Tabling

    The 2026 Ontario Budget is formally introduced in the legislature.

  3. Budget Date Set

    Peter Bethlenfalvy announces March 26 as the budget release date at the Empire Club.

  4. Deficit Revision

    Finance Minister announces deficit dropped from $14.6B to $13.4B.

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Ontario 2026 Budget: Productivity and Workforce Talent Take Center Stage

Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy has announced that the province will table its 2026 budget on March 26, focusing on six strategic pillars including productivity and talent development. The fiscal plan arrives as the province navigates a $13.4 billion deficit and shifting global trade dynamics.

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