The fall sitting, which begins Oct. 27, is expected to feature a series of measures aimed at cutting red tape, speeding up development and strengthening enforcement, and regulatory changes affecting school boards and health-care products.

Healthcare topped Ontario's lobbying activity this week, accounting for 10 per cent of all registrations filed between October 17 and October 23.

The new role gives Cho responsibilities supporting the education minister, less than four months after his departure from cabinet. Cho now joins MPPs Jess Dixon and Billy Pang as parliamentary assistant to the Education ministry.

“Make no mistake, we will not raise taxes [or] cut health care spending to balance our books,” he said.

For Ontario's automotive industry, the governments are directing $2.5 billion toward protecting existing manufacturing operations while helping automakers transition toward electric and connected vehicles.