Under the Buy Ontario Act, the government has issued the:
These directives require public sector entities to comply with requirements for public sector procurements.
For more information, consult the Buy Ontario page.
Buy Ontario Procurement Directive
As of April 13, 2026, the Buy Ontario Procurement Directive is in effect for:
- government entities (ministries, provincial agencies, Independent Electricity System Operator and Ontario Power Generation)
- designated broader public sector (BPS) organizations
Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive
As of April 13, 2026, the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive is in effect.
The table below specifies the dates that each of the requirements of this Directive take effect for specific municipal sector entities.
| Organization | Municipalities | Local Boards | Municipal Services Corporations* |
| Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive | April 13, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
| Sub-Section: Fleet Vehicles | April 13, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
| Sub-Section: Capital Infrastructure | May 15, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
*Municipal services corporations are prescribed as public sector entities under the Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement), 2025
Guidance, materials and training
Supply Ontario will be hosting a series of information sessions for procurement staff to provide an overview of these directives. Space is limited and sessions will close once capacity is reached.
Registration:
For OPS and agencies, sign up here.
For broader public sector, sign up here.
For municipalities, sign up here.
Continue to check this site for updates and information on awareness and training sessions.