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Data centers: FavorableAI: Under review

Ontario has 6 tracked bills, 8 news records, and 7 public figures; leading categories are AI and employment, AI governance, and government use of AI, the stage mix is 5 enacted and 1 filed, and facility matching found no matched data centers, no matched power plants, 0 local policy areas and 0 local actions.

Legislation

  • EnactedFavorableMicrosoft AI Infrastructure Expansion

    Microsoft Multi-Billion AI Infrastructure Expansion in Ontario

    Microsoft Multi-Billion AI Infrastructure Expansion in Ontario is tracked in Ontario at the Enacted stage. It is classified under data-center siting, tagged with a favorable policy posture, and linked to Microsoft, Azure, and York Region. The record date is 2026-04-08.

    Updated Apr 8, 2026Source
  • EnactedUnder reviewIPC-OHRC Responsible AI Principles

    Ontario IPC + OHRC Responsible AI Principles (Jan 2026)

    Ontario IPC + OHRC Responsible AI Principles (Jan 2026) is tracked in Ontario at the Enacted stage. It is classified under government use of AI, tagged with a review policy posture, and linked to public sector AI, six principles, and IPC. The record date is 2026-01-16.

    Updated Jan 16, 2026Source
  • EnactedConcerningWorking for Workers Four Act - AI disclosure

    AI Disclosure in Job Postings (effective 1 Jan 2026)

    AI Disclosure in Job Postings (effective 1 Jan 2026) is tracked in Ontario at the Enacted stage. It is classified under AI and employment, tagged with a concerning policy posture, and linked to AI hiring, job posting disclosure, and IPC OHRC principles. The record date is 2026-01-01.

    Updated Jan 1, 2026Source
  • EnactedUnder reviewBill 149

    Working for Workers Four Act, 2024

    Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 is tracked in Ontario at the Enacted stage. It is classified under AI and employment, tagged with a review policy posture, and linked to ai hiring disclosure, employment standards, and transparency. The record date is 2026-01-01.

    Updated Jan 1, 2026Source
  • EnactedFavorableBill 40

    Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025

    Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025 is tracked in Ontario at the Enacted stage. It is classified under data-center energy policy, tagged with a favorable policy posture, and linked to data center siting, grid access, and ministerial approval. The record date is 2025-12-11.

    Updated Dec 11, 2025Source
  • FiledFavorableBill 61

    Ontario Artificial Intelligence, Talent and Innovation Strategy Act, 2025

    Ontario Artificial Intelligence, Talent and Innovation Strategy Act, 2025 is tracked in Ontario at the Filed stage. It is classified under AI governance, tagged with a favorable policy posture, and linked to ai strategy, advisory committee, and talent pipeline. The record date is 2025-11-19.

    Updated Nov 19, 2025Source

Key figures

  • Doug FordFavorable

    Premier of Ontario · PC

  • Kaleed RasheedUnder review

    Associate Minister for Digital Government (Ontario AI rules lead) · PC

  • Patrice BarnesFavorable

    MPP, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development · PC

  • Patricia KosseimConcerning

    Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario · N/A

  • Rob CerjanecFavorable

    MPP for Ajax, Ontario NDP · NDP

  • Stephen LecceFavorable

    Minister of Energy and Mines · PC

  • Vic FedeliFavorable

    Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade · PC

Recent news

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