Toronto, ON — Ontario Auditor General Shelley Spence is set to table four special reports today, offering a detailed examination of key government programs that directly impact families, workers, and communities across the province.
The reports will focus on the implementation of the national $10-a-day child-care program in Ontario, the training stream of the province’s $2.5-billion Skills Development Fund, government progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the regulatory performance of the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA).
Ontario parents continue to face challenges accessing affordable child care, with fees capped at $22 a day under the national program. Expanding capacity to meet demand has proven difficult, and Ontario has yet to finalize an agreement with the federal government to extend the program beyond March 31, 2026. The auditor’s report is expected to shed light on both successes and shortcomings in the rollout of this critical initiative.
Another report will analyze the Skills Development Fund’s training stream, which provides funding to organizations for projects that hire, train, or retrain workers. With the fund representing a $2.5-billion investment in Ontario’s workforce, the audit is expected to highlight accountability, efficiency, and outcomes for participants.
The auditor will also assess Ontario’s progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, an area of increasing scrutiny as the province seeks to balance economic growth with climate action.
Finally, the Home Construction Regulatory Authority — the body responsible for licensing and regulating new homebuilders and sellers — will come under review, with the auditor examining how well the agency is protecting homebuyers and ensuring compliance within the housing sector.
These reports are expected to provide valuable insights into how Ontario is managing programs that are critical to affordability, environmental responsibility, and consumer protection.