Ontario has introduced new legislation that aims to cut red tape, save time and support economic growth across the province.
The Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape Act, 2025, includes more than 50 new measures and is expected to save people and businesses $5.8 million and over 256,000 hours every year. It’s part of the Spring 2025 Red Tape Reduction Package.
“In the face of the ongoing threat of U.S. tariffs, our government is taking action to protect Ontario,” said Andrea Khanjin, Minister of Red Tape Reduction. “We’re cutting needless red tape, keeping costs down, and creating the right conditions for people and businesses to succeed.”
Key actions include ensuring people who receive the Canada Disability Benefit can continue to collect full provincial support through ODSP and Ontario Works. Other proposals include expanded access to funding for Northern Ontario businesses, modernising consumer protections, and allowing more areas for alcohol consumption in Ontario Parks starting in 2026.
Changes to Christopher’s Law would also allow police and certain organisations to share information from Ontario’s Sex Offender and Trafficker Registry across Canada and with U.S. authorities to help with investigations.
The province says this is the 15th red tape reduction package introduced since 2018, with past efforts saving over $1 billion and 1.5 million hours.
Business groups including the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, and the Toronto Region Board of Trade have welcomed the plan, calling it a positive step to improve competitiveness and support economic growth.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)