MENU
01
Home
02
Services
03
Sectors
04
Team
05
Our Work
06
Updates
07
Careers
08
Contact
Services
01
Government Relations
02
Communications & Digital
03
Advisory Services
Sectors
01
Energy
02
Environment
03
Health Care
Updates
01
Insights
02
News
EN
FR
HomeServicesSectorsTeamOur WorkUpdates
EN
FR
insights
updates
February 24, 2025

Ontario PC Party releases full platform ahead of Thursday's Election Day

written by
Integrated Teams
Ontario PC Party releases full platform ahead of Thursday's Election Day
Photo: ontariopc.ca

With just three days until election day, the Ontario PC Party has released its platform entitled: Our Plan to Protect Ontario, outlining $40 billion in new policy commitments, focusing on five key themes:  

  1. Building Ontario’s economy    
  1. Protecting workers  
  1. Keeping Ontario competitive  
  1. Cleaning up our streets
  1. Delivering better care and services  

Today’s platform release demonstrates the Ontario PC Party is not steering away from long-standing commitments while also significantly focusing on new measures to support Ontario businesses and workers against President Trump’s threats.  

Among the $40 billion promised, most of the new spending is related to Ontario's response to possible U.S. tariffs and will depend on the magnitude and details of the import levies.  It also includes some previously unannounced measures, such as a $5 billion Protect Ontario Account to help respond to American tariffs, $705 million to expand STEM and skilled trades training capacity at post-secondary institutions, and $50 million to support modular housing technology.  

While surprising to some that the PCs would release their platform just three days before election day, this plan does push back on the criticism raised by Bonnie Crombie and Marit Stiles relating to healthcare with a focus in the document on primary care, workforce expansion, and capital projects.

Absent from the PC platform was a mention of its goal to build 1.5 million new homes in Ontario by 2031. However, Ford has said throughout the campaign that a re-elected PC government would "absolutely" retain the goal and pointed to a need for lower interest rates and streamlined municipal permitting processes to boost housing construction.  

Overall, the platform reiterates the message that Ford has delivered throughout the last three and half weeks, which is, if re-elected his government will protect Ontario's economy and its people from President Trump’s threats and keep the province competitive.  

As the election campaign enters the final few days, today was a clear indication that Ford and the PC Party, if re-elected, are seemingly ready to get back to work quickly, with a plan to address the looming threats from across the border.

Get the full breakdown of the PC Party's platform, covering key policies on energy, the economy, jobs, and more.

H‍appy to help

‍We are pleased to provide this analysis to Sussex clients and contacts. As always, please feel free to contact your Sussex consultant with any questions

Giancarlo Drennan
Vice President, Ontario Practice Lead
gdrennan@sussex-strategy.com
view profile
Jessica Georgakopoulos
Vice President, Ontario
jgeorgakopoulos@sussex-strategy.com
view profile
Joyce Mankarios
Vice President, Health Care & Environment
jmankarios@sussex-strategy.com
view profile
Jordan Penic
Vice President, Energy
jpenic@sussex-strategy.com
view profile
Mackenzie Taylor
Director, Ontario
mtaylor@sussex-strategy.com
view profile
Carol Dinno
Associate
cdinno@sussex-strategy.com
view profile
Grace Lin
Associate, Ontario
glin@sussex-strategy.com
view profile
share article
Link copied
‍

RECENT POSTS

PM Carney Announces Sectoral Supports
September 5, 2025

PM Carney Announces Sectoral Supports

Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new strategic measures to support sectors that are impacted by tariffs and trade uncertainty.

PM Carney announces removal of counter-tariffs in latest phase of negotiations with the United States
August 22, 2025

PM Carney announces removal of counter-tariffs in latest phase of negotiations with the United States

Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the Government of Canada will be removing a series of counter-tariff measures placed on the United States as the latest step in negotiating a final trade and security deal.

New Federal Housing Consultation Launched
August 12, 2025

New Federal Housing Consultation Launched

Canada Launches Consultation on Build Canada Homes - Opportunity to Shape a Major Federal Housing Initiative

view all
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
company
HomeTeamCareersContactTerms & PoliciesAccessibility
explore
ServicesSectorsOur WorkUpdates
follow us
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2020
Land Acknowledgement