Budget Reflects Ongoing Commitment to Infrastructure Amid Global Uncertainty

“Today’s provincial Budget shows that the government is firmly devoted to investing in Ontario’s infrastructure at a time of global uncertainty,” said Marc Arsenault, Business Manager of the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario. “This is reassuring for construction, given the anxiety that is felt out there resulting from tariffs and war in the Middle East.”

The government committed to invest more than $210 billion, including $37 billion in 2026-2027, in building Ontario’s infrastructure over the next decade, with significant allotments towards roads and bridges that connect to the Ring of Fire and other mining projects. Added investments were announced for Ontario’s nuclear sector to help position the province as a global leader in nuclear energy.

“The government’s ambitious plan makes sense from a nation-building perspective,” said Arsenault. “Ontario is the heartland of Canada’s nuclear industry which supplies businesses and families with safe, reliable and affordable electricity. The Building Trades are proud of building and maintaining those critical assets.”

The government further announced a $64.2 million investment for the in-class enhancement fund to support trades training, creating up to 4000 new training seats. “These added investments will help produce safe, skilled, and resilient construction craft apprentices and journeypersons who will continue to build our province to the highest professional standard,” he concluded.