Government of Ontario unveils a new immigration program.
Government of Ontario announced a new immigration program on Oct 23, 2026. This matters to people planning to immigrate, study or work in Ontario.
IRCNews desk··1 min read
Government of Ontario announced a new immigration program on Oct 23, 2026. This matters to people planning to immigrate, study or work in Ontario.
Ontario’s proposed Blue Box changes aim to stabilize producer costs and improve access to recycling—good news for newcomers, students, workers, employers and families, with businesses facing clearer fees and residents potentially seeing more consistent service.
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Government of Ontario completed a $5.3M North Bay courthouse security upgrade, part of $250M since 2018, improving safety for judges, staff and the public.
Government of Ontario and Government of Canada unveiled $8.7B to support steel, auto and Ring of Fire roads, with enhanced trade enforcement and task forces.
On 2026-10-20, Government of Ontario invested over $390,000 in Hamilton to start a $588,000 team helping steel and manufacturing firms face U.S. tariffs.
On 2026-10-20, Government of Ontario moved to cut archaeological approval times up to 80% and lift capacity 45%, aiding builders and investors starting 2027.
On 2026-10-19, the Government of Ontario marked Small Business Week, highlighting a 2.2% tax rate with $1.1B in relief for over 375,000 small businesses.
On 2026-10-14, the Government of Ontario opposed the U.S. softwood lumber duty, now 24.75%, saying it hurts workers, businesses and housing across borders.
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