Queen's Park

Premier Doug ford is defending his government’s plan to move forward with a bill that would expedite projects around critical minerals and resources, despite concerns around the environment and First Nations rights.

Ontario is planning to require certain construction sites to have automatic external defibrillators.

Several First Nations travelled from the far reaches of northern Ontario to Queen’s Park in Toronto on Thursday to have their voices heard on a proposed law that seeks to significantly speed up mining approvals in their traditional lands, only to come away exasperated with Premier Doug Ford’s government.

An environmental group says mining claims over the last three years in the Ring of Fire region are up 66 per cent, representing an area 14 times the size of Toronto.

A southwestern Ontario member of Premier Doug Ford’s caucus is speaking out against his government’s decision to cancel an environmental assessment for a landfill expansion in his riding.

A major piece of Toronto’s climate plan appears to be in the Ontario government’s crosshairs, critics warn, as the province advances a bill that could strip municipalities of their power to set green building standards.

Ontario’s vintners and brewers are thrilled with the support provided by the province in its latest budget, saying it helps stabilize the industry in uncertain times.

Metrolinx says it is ending its partnership early with a consortium tasked with operating and maintaining GO Transit.

Ontario’s budget says it is increasing funding for the autism program to $779 million this year, but advocates say it’s not yet clear exactly where that money will go.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s not ruling out the possibility of distributing another round of rebate checks to Ontarians in order to help people navigate uncertain financial times.

Ontario’s integrity commissioner says a former top staffer to Premier Doug Ford broke lobbying rules.

Ontario’s deficit is expected to balloon by another $10 billion in 2025-26 as the Ford government spends billions of dollars on programs to support workers and stimulate the economy in the face of U.S. tariff threats.

Ontario plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars boosting the province’s alcohol sector, including programs to support grape farmers, wineries, distilleries and craft breweries.

Ontario has tabled its 2025 budget, with much of the spending plans focused on combatting U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Here are some of the highlights and how the budget could impact your pocketbook.

CTV News has learned that the budget set to be unveiled Thursday will include the removal of bike lanes along Queen’s Park Crescent and Avenue Road.