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Doug Ford Warns Municipalities of Funding Cuts Under Buy Ontario

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC · How we work

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Premier Doug Ford announced municipalities could lose provincial funding for not meeting Buy Ontario procurement rules.
Minister Rob Flack warned municipalities of funding cuts if they fail to comply with the Buy Ontario Act.
Municipalities spend over $22 billion annually on goods and services that must prioritize Ontario and Canadian products.
The Buy Ontario Act became law in November 2025 and expanded to municipal spending in April 2026.

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Premier Doug Ford announced municipalities could lose provincial funding for not meeting Buy Ontario procurement rules.
Minister Rob Flack warned municipalities of funding cuts if they fail to comply with the Buy Ontario Act.
Municipalities spend over $22 billion annually on goods and services that must prioritize Ontario and Canadian products.
The Buy Ontario Act became law in November 2025 and expanded to municipal spending in April 2026.