A lobbyist on behalf of the Ontario Convenience Stores Association was seen targeting several PC MPPs, including leader Patrick Brown. ...
Category: Government Finance and the Economy
Province’s pot plan won’t be ready for at least a month
Premier says tax model for regulated marijuana market still being discussed, following finance ministers' meeting and amid countdown to July 2018 legalization. ...
Ontario should ’embrace’ Amazon expansion north of the border: Wynne
As the online retailer adds 200 mostly high-tech jobs to Toronto headquarters, the Premier extols Ontario taking a "leadership role" in broadening the employment base. ...
Canada-China free-trade deal on Ontario’s radar: Trade minister
“We must broaden our trading partners globally, starting today,” Michael Chan says. ...
Foreign buyers are paying Ontario’s non-resident real estate tax – and voters may be loving it
An industry-commissioned poll has found strong approval of the Liberal government’s Fair Housing Plan, including its decision to slap a 15-per-cent tax on purchases made by foreign buyers in the Greater Golden Horseshoe ...
Jury still out on housing market ‘frenzy,’ Finance Minister says
Sousa said the government is still working with realtors and the real estate boards to increase transparency in the market. ...
Ontario revamping immigration program for skilled-trade workers
Changes are being made to the “entrepreneur stream” as well, which is aimed at individuals with a high net worth. ...
Wynne fleshes out what Ontario wants from an updated NAFTA
This year’s Southeastern United States–Canadian Provinces conference is taking place amid increased uncertainty along the Canada-United States trade border as NAFTA negotiations loom large. ...
Premier tears into Trump’s ‘appalling’ retreat from climate change accord
The impending collapse of American commitment puts a hitch in the Liberals’ step-by-step march toward cap-and-trade, and could threaten Wynne’s signature green program. ...
Revamped labour bill hits the table, will be sped through to committee
The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act enshrines a $15 minimum wage, among other things. ...