Ontario Financing Authority

This document promotes Ontario as a global business hub and a leading driver of the Canadian economy. It outlines the 'Open Ontario' five-year plan, which focuses on establishing expertise in clean water technology, investing in post-secondary education, attracting investment and creating employment in Northern Ontario, and implementing tax plans to stimulate job creation and economic growth. The plan leverages Ontario's diverse economy, innovative business environment, skilled workforce, and stable financial sector to enhance its competitive standing.

This annual report details the activities and financial performance of the Office Ontarien de Financement (OOF) for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. It highlights key functions such as debt management, financial reporting, and financial advisory services for the Province of Ontario and various public organizations. The OOF aims to continue providing cost-effective borrowing and debt management, prudently managing provincial liquidity reserves, and offering financial guidance for government initiatives and public sector projects, with an ongoing commitment to risk management and operational efficiency.

This document outlines the Ontario government's priorities and expectations for the Ontario Financing Authority for the 2025-26 fiscal year. It emphasizes key government-wide themes of innovation, sustainability, and accountability, which include simplifying client interactions, optimizing digital services, strengthening public service delivery, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and developing outcome-focused performance measures. Additionally, specific priorities for the OFA cover executing the provincial borrowing program, managing debt and financial risks, maintaining key financial relationships, supporting strategic initiatives, providing cost-effective loans and banking services, advising on finance projects, implementing the Ontario Nuclear Funds Agreement, and ensuring operational resilience.

The Ontario Sustainable Bonds Framework outlines the Government of Ontario's strategy for issuing green, social, and sustainable bonds to fund eligible projects. Its primary goal is to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy, protect the environment, and foster socio-economic development within the province. Key strategic pillars for investment include clean transport, green buildings, energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate change adaptation, sustainable water and wastewater management, pollution prevention and control, biodiversity, circular economy, affordable basic infrastructure, essential health and educational services, affordable housing, and job creation.

This document provides a comprehensive economic and financial overview of the Province of Ontario. It details the 2024 budget, economic forecasts for real and nominal GDP growth, employment, and inflation up to 2027. The presentation also outlines the province's financial outlook, including revenue and expenditure composition, borrowing program details, green bond initiatives, and analysis of key debt ratios and interest rates. It emphasizes Ontario's diversified economy and prudent financial planning.