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Category: Government Finance and the Economy
CUPE to spend $500,000 to fight Hydro One privatization
The campaign will have print and radio ads, and may eventually include legal action against the proposed IPO. ...
Union Pearson Express launch set for June 6
As she has all week, Premier Kathleen Wynne took the opportunity to promote her philosophy of generating future growth by funding infrastructure now. ...
Liberals disappointed by Ottawa’s Ring of Fire ‘slap in the face’
Queen's Park was hoping for a matching $1-billion federal commitment to the project in the federal budget, but instead got a vague promise for $23 million over five years. ...
In transit funding, Mississauga’s gain is Hamilton’s loss?
As Ontario commits $1.6 billion to build the Hurontario LRT down the centre of Mississauga, questions are raised over whether there will be enough money left for Hamilton's LRT project. ...
As OEB increases hydro rates for May, both opposition parties slam proposed Hydro One IPO
The NDP continues its steadfast opposition to any privatization of the hydro sector, while the PCs advance a more nuanced line about saddling the company with too much debt. ...
Seen: Ontario signs two deals to export wine to China during trade mission
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Heard: LCBO head office sale moves into short-list phase
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Wynne touts Regional Express Rail as payoff from Hydro One plan
With the opposition parties and many others lining up to oppose the Hydro One sale, the Liberals are eager to move the discussion to the infrastructure benefits flowing from it. ...
Seen: Ontario to double maple exports with China deal
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