Ontarians will receive a $200 rebate check next year, Ford announces
The Ford government plans to mail Ontario taxpayers a $200 rebate check early next year.
First Doug Ford made the announcement Tuesday alongside the province’s Finance Minister, Peter Bethlenfalvy, a day before the province tables its fall economic statement.
In addition to the $200, the province is also offering an additional $200 for each eligible child. Eligible Ontarians will receive the rebates in early 2025.
“For an eligible family of five, those rebates amount to about $1,000,” Ford told reporters Tuesday.
“We are doing everything we can to reduce costs for Ontario families, but the federal carbon tax and high interest rates continue to hurt taxpayers across the province.
Everyone will get a discount, including billionaires
The government said the reduction is expected to provide $3 billion in support to around 12.5 million adults and 2.5 million children.
“At a time when the cost of living remains stubbornly high, our government is taking action for families and workers in this province by providing much-needed relief to their household budgets,” Bethlenfalvy said.
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“We encourage taxpayers to watch their mailboxes for this rebate in early 2025, as we continue to make life more affordable for Ontarians while maintaining prudent and responsible financial management.”
The government said those eligible for the tax-free taxpayer rebate must be 18 years of age or older at the end of 2023. They must also reside in Ontario on December 31, 2023 and have filed their income tax and benefit returns. 2023 before December. .31 2024, and not be bankrupt or incarcerated in 2024.
Asked if Ontarians charged with a crime and released on bail would receive the pardon, Ford said: “If they committed a crime and were convicted, no.”
Additionally, families eligible for the Canada Child Benefit for 2024 will receive an additional $200 for each eligible child under 18, the province said.
When asked by a reporter why millionaires or billionaires would get the discount, Ford replied “because they are taxpayers.”
“This is taxpayers’ money coming back to taxpayers, and we’re going to give it back to every person in Ontario,” Ford said in response.
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