The Premier of Ontario is the head of the provincial government, leading cabinet and setting government priorities for Canada's most populous province. The Premier is the leader of the party holding the most seats in the Legislative Assembly. Doug Ford has served as Premier since 2018. Given Ontario's size and economic importance, the Premier's decisions significantly affect national policy discussions. For municipalities, the Premier's priorities on housing, transit, municipal governance, and provincial-municipal relations directly impact local government operations. Major recent initiatives have included housing policy reforms, transit expansion, and changes to municipal powers in Toronto and other cities.