Mike Harris

05/28/2026

Ontario has the world-class workers, manufacturers, and critical resources to protect ourselves and our allies.

Today, our government unveiled its framework for the first-ever Ontario Defence Industrial Strategy. This proposed 10-year strategy builds on our strengths as a trusted defence supplier and could help create 43,000 good-paying jobs.

Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007513/ontario-unveils-framework-for-defence-industrial-strategy

05/26/2026

The annual Wild Game Dinner brings together outdoor enthusiasts passionate about protecting our hunting traditions.

Thank you to Safari Club International (CANADA) for inviting me to join you in celebrating this proud part of our Canadian heritage.

05/25/2026

The Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act, 2026 builds on our plan to protect Ontario by strengthening public safety and keeping our communities safe. If passed, these measures will:

✅ Protect transit riders by cracking down on illegal drug use on transit
✅ Improve protections for victims of human trafficking
✅ Strengthen oversight of the towing and private security industries
✅ Give law enforcement stronger tools to keep communities safe

Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007500/ontario-introduces-legislation-to-protect-communities-and-keep-streets-safe

05/21/2026

A few weeks ago, I toured the Laminar Water facility in Cambridge to see the cutting-edge ultrafiltration technology being used as part of the Mannheim Water Treatment Plant side stream project.

This temporary, advanced solution will safely filter river water at the Mannheim plant, with the potential to add up to 300 litres per second of capacity while permanent upgrades are underway.

A huge thank you to the team at Laminar Water and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks for working alongside the Region of Waterloo.

05/20/2026

Our government is strengthening the Planning Act to give municipalities the tools they need to crack down on illegal truck yards, protecting Ontario communities and farmland.

Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007482/ontario-cracking-down-on-illegal-truck-yards

05/19/2026

Great to visit Hill’s Lake Fish Culture Station in Englehart last week to see our stocking program in action and discuss the upcoming upgrades at the facility. A new hatchery building is also set to begin construction this summer, strengthening Ontario’s stocking capacity for years to come.

As part of our $75 million investment in Ontario’s hatchery program, Hill’s Lake will be able to raise and release over 530,000 fish annually, including splake and aurora trout.

05/15/2026

I had the pleasure of visiting the Timmins Fire Management Headquarters this week. Great to meet with the dedicated team who work tirelessly to protect Ontario from wildland fires. Thank you for all you do to keep communities safe.

05/14/2026

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is the voice of over 110 municipalities across the Northeast. Proud to stand along with these leaders to champion strong northern communities at this year's conference.

05/12/2026

Our government is investing $10M in the modernization of Georgia-Pacific’s Englehart facility. This $191M project will protect over 220 forestry workers, increase production of Ontario wood products, and strengthen our forest sector.

Strategic investments like this are helping forest businesses defend, adapt and grow in a changing global market.

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

Woolwich firefighters put their lives on the line to keep our community safe, and it’s our responsibility to ensure they have what they need to stay safe on the job.

Our government is providing over $100,000 to the Woolwich Fire Department through the Fire Protection Grant to help renovate the fire hall and provide essential new equipment, including bunker gear, extractors, a gear dryer, particulate hoods, and gloves - better equipping fire crews to protect the community.