Ontario Taking Action to Protect Workers Amid Economic Uncertainty

Beamsville – The Ontario government is providing approximately $11 billion in relief and support for workers and businesses as it protects the province’s economy from economic uncertainty and the impact of American tariffs.

“These economic supports are especially critical in a border community like Niagara,” said Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West.

“Our mandate as a government is to protect Ontario and we are committed to doing whatever it takes to support workers and businesses right across the province.”

“In the face of President Trump’s attacks on Ontario’s economy, our government will do whatever it takes to protect Ontario workers and businesses,” said Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario.

“Today’s measures will help give workers and businesses the support they need in the face of growing economic uncertainty. We cannot control President Trump, but we are in full control of the kind of future we build for ourselves. The best way to protect Ontario is to build the most competitive economy in the G7, breaking down internal trade barriers and diversifying our trade so we can build a more resilient, prosperous and secure province.”

To protect Ontario’s economy, the government will deliver on its mandate to break down internal trade barriers, make the province’s economy the most competitive in the G7, including by speeding up timelines and approvals for development, as well as diversifying trading partners and helping businesses if they need to retool and retrain workers for new customers in new markets.

“We are ready to protect Ontario’s workers, businesses and families from the economic uncertainty of American tariffs,” said Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance.

“Today’s measures help Ontario to weather the storm while continuing to build on our plan for ongoing prosperity.”

“In the last year, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board provided historic, fifty-year-low premiums to over 320,000 employers and surplus rebates to over 280,000 safe employers,” said Hon. David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

“Ontario is looking to provide further relief to employers through an additional distribution that will help them keep workers on the jobs, whatever comes our way from President Trump.”

“In the face of economic uncertainty, Ontario stands ready with a plan that will defend the interests of our families and workers, protect our economy and jobs, and build a strong, stable future for generations to come,” said Hon. Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.

“The government is ready to do whatever is necessary to protect Ontario.”