'Considering that Ontario and B.C. have some of the lowest taxes in the country, the results present a perception problem,' pollster observes. 'It seems the grass is always greener when it comes to tax rates in other pr ...
Author Archives: John Valorzi
Harper names Elizabeth Dowdeswell as lieutenant governor
The former executive director of the UN Environment Program is replacing the long-serving David Onley. ...
Public employees ‘on a collision course’ with austerity
Both OPSEU head Warren (Smokey) Thomas and NDP Leader Andrea Horwath raise flags about 'regressive budget' coming from majority Liberals. ...
Provinces urged to encourage more private investment
A report from the C.D. Howe report points out risks of an overreliance on the public purse: 'Periods of robust business investment almost always are periods of strong economic growth.' ...
Rookie MPP takes on an age-old issue: pensions
Mitzie Hunter, in the newly created position of associate minister of finance, will oversee the implementation of a made-in-Ontario retirement plan. ...
A study suggests Ontario on right track in Asia-export focus
Conference Board study finds that immigrant-run businesses are more inclined to export abroad, and to markets beyond the United States. ...
National pension advisers call for mixed system for boosting pensions
Association of Canadian Pension Management says governments shouldn’t rely only on mandatory plans, but rather a balanced approach that includes voluntary savings through incentives. ...
Driving for ‘sustainable, affordable’ car insurance
Insurance Bureau counting on 'true leadership' from all sectors - government, provincial regulators, insurers, lawyers and drivers - for 'bold but realistic solutions' to lower rates in Ontario. ...
Ontario to grow a healthy 2.7 per cent in 2015 as exports gain
But no smooth ride for governing Liberals as Conference Board warns the province's 'budgetary situation remains immensely challenging.' ...
Canada most competitive in business tax, KPMG finds
A study suggests Ontario has some wiggle room in the contentious issue of raising corporate rates to generate more revenue. ...
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