About the consultations

The Ontario government is seeking ideas from workers, families, business owners, organizations and communities to help inform the 2026 Budget.

We would like to hear from you on the most pressing challenges of today, including:

  • protecting Ontario’s economy and workers
  • creating more jobs
  • keeping taxes low and costs down
  • delivering better services
  • getting critical infrastructure projects built

How to participate

You can share your ideas in the following ways:

Online survey

Estimated time to complete: 3 to 5 minutes.

Closing date: January 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (ET).

Online written proposal

Made through the Budget Consultations portal for those who want to give detailed input, including organizations, businesses and individuals with specific proposals.

Mailed written proposal

For those who want to give detailed input, including organizations, businesses and individuals with specific proposals.

Mail your proposal to:

The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy
Minister of Finance 
c/oa Communications Services Branch 
Frost Building North, 3rd Floor
95 Grosvenor Street
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1Z1

We will accept letters received by January 30, 2026.

In-person consultation

Email MOFconsultations@ontario.ca for more information about how to attend an in-person consultation in your area.

Questions?

Email MOFconsultations@ontario.ca.

Your privacy matters

This is a public consultation. All submissions received will be considered public information and will be reviewed and may be used by the Ministry of Finance for consideration as part of the 2026 Budget. This may involve disclosing some or all comments or materials, or summaries of them, to other interested parties of the Ontario government during and after the consultation. Feedback will not be attributed to specific individuals.

The collection of this information is authorized pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Please note that the Ministry is subject to FIPPA and it may disclose the information you provide in accordance with FIPPA. Please do not include personal information in your responses or any information that identifies a friend, family member or other person.

Your information will not be placed on mailing lists and will not be released to any third party except as authorized by law. For more information on how the Ontario government collects personal information, please see the government’s privacy statement or contact:

Lesley Gill, Manager (Acting)
Events, Corporate Initiatives and Internal Communications
Frost Building North, 3rd Floor
95 Grosvenor Street
Toronto Ontario
M7A 1Z1
MOFconsultations@ontario.ca