"Add more transparency to Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Ban dog train and trial areas (often referred to as penned dog hunting)" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Ensure the new Ontario puppy mill regulations include a licensing and registration system" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Ban roadside zoos in Ontario that exploit exotic animals" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Ensure that the remaining animals at Marineland are humanely relocated to appropriate accommodations that meet the health and wellbeing of the animals" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"End cosmetic surgery on companion animals including tail docking and ear cropping" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Ban fur farming in Ontario to help decrease the health risks associated with them" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Allow non-profit corporations to own and operate veterinary clinics to support affordable care without profit-driven motives" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"In addition to supporting farmers by stopping the paving of prime farmland, we’ll also protect your basement from flooding by stopping the paving of wet- lands. Wetlands act as a critical buffer to protect our homes from flooding, absorbing rainwater during intense storms that are only increasing in intensity, frequency and cost due to climate change. Unfortunately, Doug Ford’s approach of destroying wetlands with wasteful projects like Highway 413, and his attack on Conservation Authorities, is increasing the risk of your home flooding in the next big storm. In addition to protecting wetlands, we’ll make it easier for families to flood-proof their basements with zero-interest loans, and support cities to spruce up their roads, bridges and buildings to be ready for the next torrential downpour." — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Provide $2B per year for capital spending for municipalities to build resilient infrastructure through a dedicated Climate Adaptation Fund" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"We will establish Ontario’s first Youth Climate Corps, giving opportunities to young Ontarians to learn skills and earn a fair wage while helping Ontario communities reduce their emissions, restore their natural environments, and become more resilient in a changing climate." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Reverse the Ford government’s attack on Conservation Authorities, Environmental Assessments, wetland and species protection" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Support Indigenous climate leadership including Indigenous protected and conserved areas, in which Indigenous governments play the primary role in protecting and conserving ecosystems through Indigenous laws, governance and knowledge systems" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Work with the federal 2030 Nature Strategy to protect and restore biodiversity in Canada by protecting 30% of Ontario’s land and waters by 2030 and restoring 30% of all degraded ecosystems, in addition to the targets in the Ontario Biodiversity Strategy" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Restore and enhance the integrity of the Endangered Species Act — including cancellation of the pay-to-slay fund, restoration of science-based decision making at COSSARO, and Ministerial oversight of assessments — and ensure its effective implementation by reversing recent changes that have increased exemptions and weakened protections" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Adopt a provide-wide net-gain wet- land policy to increase protections for wetlands and reverse Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES) changes; update and implement Ontario’s 2017 Wetland Strategy" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Amend provincial legislation to recognise and permanently protect Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas and appropriately support other Indigenous-led conservation and climate efforts" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Restore the independence and ca- pacity of the Greenbelt Council and Niagara Escarpment Commission to enable decision-making consistent with the goals and objectives of those provincial plans" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Support the Mushkegowuk National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) proposal to protect the Hudson Bay Lowlands to conserve biodiversity and mitigate climate change while supporting Indigenous self-determination" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"We will deliver on the Ojibway National Urban Park in Windsor: The Ford government is reneging on its promise to transfer provincial lands to complete this new urban park. An NDP government will transfer these lands immediately and complete the work to get the park established." — On Your Side: The Ontario NDP Plan for Southwest Ontario & Niagara, retrieved 2025-02-20

"We will establish Ontario’s first Youth Climate Corps, giving opportunities to young Ontarians to learn skills and earn a fair wage while helping Ontario communities reduce their emissions, restore their natural environments, and become more resilient in a changing climate." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22

"In addition to supporting farmers by stopping the paving of prime farmland, we’ll also protect your basement from flooding by stopping the paving of wet- lands. Wetlands act as a critical buffer to protect our homes from flooding, absorbing rainwater during intense storms that are only increasing in intensity, frequency and cost due to climate change. Unfortunately, Doug Ford’s approach of destroying wetlands with wasteful projects like Highway 413, and his attack on Conservation Authorities, is increasing the risk of your home flooding in the next big storm. In addition to protecting wetlands, we’ll make it easier for families to flood-proof their basements with zero-interest loans, and support cities to spruce up their roads, bridges and buildings to be ready for the next torrential downpour." — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Adopt a provide-wide net-gain wet- land policy to increase protections for wetlands and reverse Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES) changes; update and implement Ontario’s 2017 Wetland Strategy" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Increase supply of EVs in Ontar- io by establishing a provincial Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) standard that matches those in BC and Quebec" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"We will help Ontario drivers make the switch to EVs to save money and support Ontario’s auto sector, with income-tested rebates towards the purchase of an eligible new or used battery-electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid. Electric Vehicles produced overseas will be exempt from incentives where corporate leadership are hell-bent on destroying the Canadian economy." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22

"We’ll ensure that new homes are future-proofed for the energy transition with low-cost EV-ready infrastructure, so that homeowners with garages can install electric vehicle chargers cheaply when they choose to make the switch, instead of paying thousands of dollars in retrofitting costs." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Maintaining Ontario’s financial contributions to the electric vehicle and battery auto pact, which has attracted more than $45 billion in global investments in the province, including by Stellantis and LG Energy Solutions in Windsor and Volkswagen in St Thomas. A re-elected PC government would continue to make these investments regardless of any decision by the U.S. on the future of the IRA.

Advocating that the federal government do the same, whoever is in office." — ontariopc.ca, retrieved 2025-02-19

"Building on our more than $100 million Forest Sector Strategy by prioritizing shovel-ready projects that will help diversify biomass, mill residual and pulpwood markets, including more forest biomass electricity generation facilities across northern Ontario." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"Investing $20 million to enhance the Forest Access Roads Program to strengthen these vital northern Ontario infrastructure networks that are used for resource development, recreation, Indigenous communities and emergency responders." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"Investing $75 million for a new Pulp Sector Revitalization Program to incentivize new investments in pulp mills that improve productivity and enable these mills to stay competitive in the global market." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"Work to repair the damage at Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong ensuring strict, robust environmental protections, fair compensation and transparent and open communication" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Provide a free heat pump for house- holds with incomes under $100,000 and zero interest loans for households over $100,000" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Create hundreds of thousands of new jobs by retrofitting 40% of existing homes and workplaces to net zero by 2035, and 100% by 2045" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"We will provide free or discounted electric heat pumps to Ontario households, with access to easy interest- free financing. Heat pump rebates of up to $19,500 will be available depending on household income, with an additional $5,000 available for households that heat with propane, heating oil, or coal." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22

"We will also enhance Ontario’s SaveONEnergy Energy Affordability program to provide retrofit support to renters and low-income households, ensuring fair access to Ontario’s energy savings programs." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Expand all-day, two-way GO service to leave every 15 minutes during peak periods and every 30 minutes off peak, including weekend service. Offer at least one express service each way during weekday peak periods" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Establish a clean, affordable, accessible intercity electric bus service to connect communities across the province, ensuring connections in small, rural communities and dedicated bus lanes" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"The Ontario NDP will implement a Northern Rail and Bus Strategy that will fast-track the long-delayed delivery of the Northlander passenger service to both Timmins and Cochrane, with a proper connection to the Polar Bear Express." — On Your Side: The Ontario NDP Plan for the North, retrieved 2025-02-20

"Install charging plug ports, cup holders and improved Wi-Fi on all Metrolinx GO trains and Northlander trains to make travelling and commuting more convenient and enjoyable." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"When fully realized, GO 2.0 would support the creation of multiple new lines, including a line running through mid-town Toronto, a line from Bolton to Union Station via Woodbridge and Etobicoke, as well as extensions and improvements to existing lines, including Richmond Hill." — ontariopc.ca, retrieved 2025-02-19

"We will support a strong Ontario mining sector, and the tens of thousands of good jobs it provides. The piecemeal and bulldozer-first approach of Liberals and Conservatives has failed to develop the Ring of Fire. We will begin a formal consultation process with the Matawa Tribal Council First Nations members, and other impacted First Nations on decisions related to the Ring of Fire to create generational infrastructure, jobs, and revenue sharing opportunities in the North, and help get critical minerals to power Ontario’s future." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22

"An NDP government will ensure, through resource revenue agreements that revenues are equitably shared and flow to First Nations, including 100% of mining tax revenues." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22

"And we’ll formalize our commitment to a tripartite consultation process between First Nations rights holders, the provincial government, and resource industries on any proposed plan impacting First Nations territories." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Designating regions where multiple critical mineral deposits are present or likely to be present, including the Ring of Fire, as regions of strategic importance for Ontario’s economy and security to support the needs of North American supply chains (including in the defence, automotive and energy sectors), triggering accelerated and parallel permitting, streamlined requirements, certainty around consultation timelines, and financial and other resources to support economic participation for First Nations partners. Within these regions of strategic importance, pre-approved project proponents that meet high operating, safety and environmental standards will be granted automatic approval to proceed with early works once they’ve met duty to consult obligations with ongoing oversight and inspection by relevant provincial ministries, agencies and authorities." — ontariopc.com, retrieved 2025-02-23

"Safely and securely leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to further accelerate the identification and implementation of red tape and regulatory burden reduction across all of government." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"Launching a new $3 billion First Nations Opportunities Financing Program that would triple the province’s existing $1 billion Aboriginal Loan Guarantee Program to support First Nations equity participation in an expanded set of sectors, including electricity, critical minerals, resource development and related infrastructure components, offering generational economic opportunities for First Nations in Ontario." — ontariopc.com, retrieved 2025-02-23

"Creating new scholarship opportunities for First Nations students interested in pursuing careers in resource development in collaboration with our world class post-secondary institutions." — ontariopc.com, retrieved 2025-02-23

"Deputize a permitting and approvals czar within Ontario’s Lean Team focused on clearing the pathway for new job creating investments and sectors such as mining, manufacturing and infrastructure projects." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"Investing $70 million to expand the Aboriginal Participation Fund, which enables meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities in support of key projects, including mining exploration and development. The fund will also now be used to train First Nations workers so that they are able to directly benefit from critical mineral development." — ontariopc.com, retrieved 2025-02-23

"Legislating a One-Project, One-Process approach for all mining development to improve efficiency, streamline permitting, provide greater certainty and speed up approvals with service standards timeline guarantees for provincial regulatory approvals including the rigorous enforcement of permit and approval timelines enshrined within Ontario’s Mining Act to give operators and investors the certainty they need to hire and build. This includes having a dedicated project manager assigned to major projects to help proponents navigate the system and ensure accountability." — ontariopc.com, retrieved 2025-02-23

"Rebuild the permitting process from the ground up, removing anything unnecessary, outdated or redundant that put us at a timeline disadvantage to any other G7 national or subnational jurisdiction, including by further streamlining Ontario’s environmental assessment process, eliminating federal redundancies and harmonizing and bringing common sense conservation principles to species-at-risk requirements." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"The PC plan includes $500 million to create a new Critical Minerals Processing Fund that would accelerate development of processing projects, attract private capital investment and speed up key strategic projects across the critical mineral supply chain." — ontariopc.com, retrieved 2025-02-23

"Make billionaire fossil fuel companies pay municipalities for the right to use our land for their infrastructure" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Pass the No Free Ride for Fossil Fuels Act to charge fossil fuel companies for using public land" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Make big industrial polluters pay their fair share with a rising price on large industrial emissions" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Reverse the Ford government’s subsidy for Enbridge’s gas hookups" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Supporting pipelines, rail lines and other critical infrastructure projects that create greater export opportunities for Canada’s oil, gas, critical minerals, agricultural and other natural resources to reach new markets. A re-elected PC government stands ready to support Energy East, Northern Gateway and pipeline projects to Canada’s northern coast. With renewed American cooperation and partnership, Ontario would support the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline project." — ontariopc.ca, retrieved 2025-02-20

"Protect prime farmland, including the Greenbelt and champion a sustainable agri-food sector to support farmers and rural communities." — Getting the Basics Right: A Plan to Do More For You, retrieved 2025-02-22

"In addition to supporting farmers by stopping the paving of prime farmland, we’ll also protect your basement from flooding by stopping the paving of wet- lands. Wetlands act as a critical buffer to protect our homes from flooding, absorbing rainwater during intense storms that are only increasing in intensity, frequency and cost due to climate change. Unfortunately, Doug Ford’s approach of destroying wetlands with wasteful projects like Highway 413, and his attack on Conservation Authorities, is increasing the risk of your home flooding in the next big storm. In addition to protecting wetlands, we’ll make it easier for families to flood-proof their basements with zero-interest loans, and support cities to spruce up their roads, bridges and buildings to be ready for the next torrential downpour." — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Restore the independence and ca- pacity of the Greenbelt Council and Niagara Escarpment Commission to enable decision-making consistent with the goals and objectives of those provincial plans" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Reverse the Ford government’s changes to the Provincial Planning Statement that encourage sprawl and instead prioritise housing where roads and sewers already exist" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"We will protect the Greenbelt, and Ontario’s prime farmland, by focusing growth sustainably and cost-effectively within the pre-2022 urban boundaries, keeping infrastructure costs down in the process." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Work collaboratively with the Aamjiwnaang First Nation to address environmental racism and toxic pollution affecting their community including through stricter emissions regulations and prevention measures, improved oversight, thorough investigation into contamination impacts and addressing the issues that have already been identified by the Sarnia Area Environmental Health Project" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Pay people, not gas monopolies, for flexible power through energy conservation and efficiency, smart systems that shift demand and optimise energy use, net metering for local solar generation and home battery storage to meet peak demand" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Invest in smart grid implementation and innovations such as bi-directional EV charging, peak demand programs and storage" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Remove red tape to make it easier for people, farmers and businesses to connect renewable energy to the grid and to make virtual net metering possible" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Phase out expensive fossil gas plants by 2035" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Direct IESO to have an open, competitive bid process for the lowest cost emission-free sources of electricity generation" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"We will ensure an abundant supply of reliable and affordable energy, towards a legislated target of achieving a net- zero economy no later than 2050. We will make evidence-based and cost- effective investments in clean energy and efficiency from a mix of non-emitting sources, storage and conservation." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Building new interties to neighbouring jurisdictions to export power and create greater regional influence, including new and reinforced transmission into Quebec and the United States." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"A re-elected PC government would seek rapid and streamlined approval processes for new nuclear projects from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"Developing Ontario’s first integrated energy plan, including all energy resources such as hydroelectricity, natural gas and other fuels." — ontariopc.ca, retrieved 2025-02-19

"Refurbishing existing nuclear energy generation at the Pickering and Darlington generating stations, expanding nuclear energy generation at Bruce Power, exploring new nuclear energy generation in Port Hope, and building Canada’s first small modular reactors at Darlington Nuclear Generating Station." — ontariopc.ca, retrieved 2025-02-19

"Reviewing and modernizing the mandates of the Ontario Energy Board and Ontario’s Independent Electricity Service Operator to ensure that both the regulator and the system planner support the objective of significantly growing Ontario’s generation, transmission and export capacity to support job creation, investment attraction and economic growth. A re-elected PC government will ensure Ontario Power Generation prioritizes supporting these objectives, in alignment with the integrated energy plan." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"Refurbishing and expanding hydroelectricity generation, including supporting Ontario Power Generation’s $4 billion investments in hydroelectricity generation in Niagara and in Northern and Eastern Ontario." — ontariopc.ca, retrieved 2025-02-19

"Securing the largest battery energy storage procurement in Canadian history, with enough storage to power three million homes." — ontariopc.ca, retrieved 2025-02-19

"Developing a strategic framework for energy-intensive data centres to ensure better strategic planning (such as co-locating power generation with data centre assets) and prioritization based on provincial priorities, such as data and national security, job creation and regional economic development in the north." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"Hire an additional 300 special constables for TTC, OC Transpo, Metrolinx and other major transit service providers across the province." — Getting the Basics Right: A Plan to Do More For You, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Upload costs to the province that had previously been unfairly downloaded onto municipalities like community housing, shelters, and transit funding" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"We’ll cost share municipal transit operating funding 50-50 to improve reliability and affordability." — On Your Side: The Ontario NDP Plan for Southwest Ontario & Niagara, retrieved 2025-02-20

"Commuters in Niagara will finally be able to ride on the long-planned and long-delayed expansions and improvements to the GO Lakeshore West rail line, including moving ahead on the Grimsby GO station and restoring reliable express GO service." — On Your Side: The Ontario NDP Plan for Southwest Ontario & Niagara, retrieved 2025-02-20

"A re-elected PC government would upload the Ottawa LRT, subject to due diligence, and integrate its operations under Metrolinx. This integration would create new opportunities to reduce costs and improve services through greater economies of scale and expertise in managing large projects, particularly as the LRT project completes Stage 2 and begins Stage 3 expansion." — ontariopc.ca, retrieved 2025-02-19

"Working in partnership with the federal government, CPKC and CN to ensure continued and reliable freight rail access throughout the region, a re-elected PC government would seek to build a freight rail bypass along the Highway 407 corridor in Peel Region that would take freight rail around the City of Toronto to reduce congestion and free up existing rail capacity for passenger train service." — ontariopc.ca, retrieved 2025-02-19

"When fully realized, GO 2.0 would support the creation of multiple new lines, including a line running through mid-town Toronto, a line from Bolton to Union Station via Woodbridge and Etobicoke, as well as extensions and improvements to existing lines, including Richmond Hill." — ontariopc.ca, retrieved 2025-02-19

"Moving up the Sheppard East subway extension to connect the TTC’s Line 4 with the Scarborough Subway Extension at Sheppard Ave. East and McCowan Road." — ontariopc.ca, retrieved 2025-02-19

"Install charging plug ports, cup holders and improved Wi-Fi on all Metrolinx GO trains and Northlander trains to make travelling and commuting more convenient and enjoyable." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"Extend the Hazel McCallion LRT by building the Mississauga loop and bringing the line into downtown Brampton, including tunnelling the Brampton portion of the transitway." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"Axe Doug Ford’s carbon tax and develop a Made in Ontario environmental action plan in conjunction with the federal government and other provinces that protects Ontario’s land, water, air, biodiversity and communities." — Getting the Basics Right: A Plan to Do More For You, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Create an industrial efficiency support program that provides collaboration opportunities with local clean technology and green energy companies to allow emissions reductions for heavy emitting industries" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Investing $30 million to launch the Hydrogen Innovation Fund and updating the provincial hydrogen strategy to position Ontario as a global leader in hydrogen fuel." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"Return sanity to bike lanes by removing them from the busiest streets in the province, starting with Bloor Street West, Yonge Street and University Avenue in Toronto, and replacing them on secondary roads." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"The province will veto and block any future municipal bike lanes that would eliminate a lane of vehicle traffic." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"Create a community fund to support tool sharing libraries and repair programs to help people save money and reduce waste" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Set required minimum use of recycled aggregates in infrastructure projects as well as providing research and education funding to ensure that all reclaimed concrete material can be re-engineered and re-used as effectively as possible" — Our Plan for Fairness, retrieved 2025-02-22

"We will continue to stand behind our brave wildfire firefighters as they battle increasingly severe wildfires during longer fire seasons due to climate change. An Ontario NDP government will recognize these first responders to be firefighters, so that they may be fairly compensated for their service, and we will remove all barriers to any occupational diseases, such as cancers associated with firefighting, from being recognized by the workplace compensation system." — On Your Side: The Ontario NDP Plan for the North, retrieved 2025-02-20

"Today, Ontario PC candidates Graydon Smith and Prabmeet Sarkaria were in Seguin Township to announce that a re-elected PC government will help protect Northern Ontario homes, businesses and communities from wildfires by purchasing six new waterbombers, for a total of $530 million. These new waterbombers would be phased in over the next 10 years, bringing the total number of provincial waterbombers to 15." — ontariopc.ca, retrieved 2025-02-19