Ontario adding more than 2,500 permanent jail beds across the province News Release | May 14th, 2026 TORONTO — As part of the government’s plan to strengthen the bail system and keep dangerous offenders behind bars, Ontario is increasing adult correctional capacity by adding more than 2,500 permanent jail beds within the next decade. The province’s $3 billion investment in corrections capacity expansion will ensure the system can keep pace with tougher bail and sentencing law

Province attracts $14 billion in planned spending and investment from Agnico Eagle by 2030 to expand gold mining News Release | May 13th, 2026 TORONTO — Today, supported by aggressive permit reforms and accelerated approvals to build mines faster, the Ontario government and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (“Agnico Eagle”) are pleased to announce $14 billion of planned spending and investment in the province by the end of 2030. This historic private-sector investment in the provinc

Premier Ford announces $10 million investment to help junior exploration companies unlock new mining development News Release | May 13th, 2026 THUNDER BAY — As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the Ontario government is supporting the mines of the future by investing $10 million through the newly overhauled Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP), including the launch of an Advanced Exploration Stream start