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How much money is actually going into protecting Ontario? Ford government's $5B Protect Ontario account sees just $140M in approved financing

Only $140 million has been approved through the Ford government's flagship tariff-relief financing program, raising questions about how much of its multibillion-dollar promise to protect Ontario businesses has translated into direct financial assistance.

Published Sep 30, 2026 at 2:29pm

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
How much money is actually going into protecting Ontario? Ford government's $5B Protect Ontario account sees just $140M in approved financing

Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy speaks at an announcement at the site of the Darlington new nuclear project in Courtice, Ont., on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

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