Buy Ontario Act, 2025
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- Introduced
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- Royal assent
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Legislative timeline
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- AssentMay 19, 2026
Bill overview
Bill 72, “Buy Ontario Act, 2025”, is an Ontario bill from session 44-1. It was introduced by Stephen Crawford (Progressive Conservative, Oakville), as Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.
It received royal assent on May 19, 2026.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Buy Ontario Act, 2025, is currently law in Ontario. This bill requires the province to give preference to Ontario-based companies when awarding government contracts. It also sets out rules for how the government will determine which companies are eligible to bid on these contracts. The goal is to support the growth of Ontario's economy by keeping government spending within the province. The Ontario government will now prioritize local businesses when making procurement decisions.
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Vote roll
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