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Category: Government Finance and the Economy
U.S. Steel Canada formally puts itself up for sale
Under bankruptcy protection, company strives for 'restructuring, recapitalization or other form of reorganization of the business and affairs of USSC as a going concern.' ...
Two benchmarks for carbon pricing: stringency and coverage
If Ontario's carbon pricing system is linked with Quebec's as expected, it will receive high marks from the economists who outlined their recommendations in the Ecofiscal Commission report this week. ...
Ontarians overpaid for auto insurance by billions: study
A report from Ontario trial lawyers says the figure may have been $840 million in 2013 alone - the same year the Liberals vowed to cut rates 15 per cent by this August (but have achieved only 6 per cent thus far) ...
Heard: Ottawa spends $2.1 million to boost food exports
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Dean: Ontario pension, Hydro One could be Wynne’s legacy
Columnist Tony Dean observes that, if not handled deftly, the sale of parts of Hydro One and the creation of a provincial pension plan could just as easily become hot potato issues in the next provincial election. ...
Province announces additional $55 million for skilled trades apprenticeships
Liberals have said apprenticeship support will be a key part of the upcoming budget, but still haven't given a date for it ...
Heard: CAMH raises $125 million for mental-health care and research
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Agri-food in the spotlight for upcoming Chinese trade mission
Ontario is hoping to find a home for more of its agri-food products during an upcoming trade mission to China. ...
‘Poultry is safe to eat’ despite bird flu outbreak, Leal says
In wake of Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirming the presence of avian influenza on a turkey farm near Woodstock, the agriculture minister says stakeholders are being urged to be vigilant about biosecurity. ...