Ontario Announces $200 Rebate Cheques for 2025 Amid Early Election Speculation

Premier Doug Ford's government plans to issue $3 billion in tax-free rebates to Ontarians as living costs remain high.

The Ontario government will distribute $200 rebate cheques to around 15 million residents, including $200 per child for eligible families.
The rebate initiative, costing $3 billion, is funded by increased provincial sales tax and changes to the federal capital gains tax.
Premier Doug Ford denies the rebates are linked to potential early elections, despite opposition claims of it being a vote-buying tactic.
Rebates will be sent to all taxpayers, including high-income earners, but exclude those who are bankrupt or incarcerated.
Opposition leaders criticize the move as insufficient for addressing systemic issues like healthcare and housing affordability.