Ford said he understands the stress of the workers who are losing their jobs but still must support their spouse and children. ...
Category: Government Finance and the Economy
Ontario announces slightly trimmed deficit projection in fall economic statement
The deficit is now projected to be $14.5 billion. ...
25 new ‘Open for Business’ signs to cost $106,700
NDP MPP Catherine Fife says the signs are a "disservice" to hardworking Ontarians. ...
USMCA is a ‘good deal for Ontario,’ says Canadian ambassador to the U.S.
Now that a deal in principle has been reached, it’s time to remove the steel and aluminum tariffs: Canadian ambassador. ...
U.S.-Canada-Mexico agreement in principle gets mixed reaction at Queen’s Park
MPPs cite concern over the possible impact of the new USMCA on Ontario’s dairy industry. ...
Ford government to strike select committee to investigate ‘Liberal waste and scandal’
Doug Ford is alleging the previous Liberal government enriched the "cronies" of former Premier Kathleen Wynne. ...
Ford meets with banking leaders as NAFTA negotiations near deadline
While NAFTA negotiations key to Ontario's economic health continued on Thursday, Ontario's premier and finance minister avoided comment as they met with bankers. ...
In dramatic policy shift, province to go private with pot retail
Consumers would turn to licensed bricks-and-mortar dispensaries rather than a government monopoly, drawing cheers from some quarters and concerns from others. ...
Competitive job market ups pressure to spend more on public sector employees: Fiscal watchdog
A raft of collective bargaining agreements signed under the previous Liberal government will also make it tougher for Ford to cut costs at Queen's Park. ...
Former B.C. premier to lead financial inquiry, bid documents released for line-by-line audit
Ford says the probes, with deadlines looming in next two months, will form a road map for the "efficiencies" the PCs are seeking to pay for tax-cut and spending promises. ...