Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to Toronto bearing gifts, as the federal government helped bring a new tenant to the troubled MaRS tower. ...
Category: Government Finance and the Economy
Province hopes to stamp out cash-only homebuilding operations
With the homebuilding sector representing up to 30 per cent of the underground economy, the province is holding talks on how to target tax evaders. ...
Duguid says promo campaign with Michigan would improve region’s ‘rustbelt’ reputation
Economic Development Minister Brad Duguid said a promotional agreement with Michigan would "be a more effective way to grow a stronger brand for auto investments in the future." ...
Loblaw ‘extremely pleased’ with holiday beer sales, plans product expansion
The grocer didn't provide sales figures, but says it plans to 'significantly increase both the shelf space and the assortment,' expecting to increase its beer offerings to more than 200 varieties. ...
2015 in Review: The risks and gambles
From making dicey federal election choices to putting a public utility on the stock market, here are our picks for the biggest gambles of the year ...
Union Gas prepares ground for cap-and-trade rate adjustment
The natural gas company has asked the OEB for approval for a deferral account to record the impacts of Ontario's carbon pricing. ...
Sousa says Ontario will weather U.S. rate hikes, sinking loonie
Finance minister says province has taken financial measures that will mitigate any effects of higher borrowing costs as a result of the falling Canadian dollar. ...
As transfer payment details released, Queen’s Park takes a friendlier tone with Ottawa
A statement from Charles Sousa uses the word 'collaborative' three times and avoids the inflammatory language that used to characterize the Liberal government's budget documents. ...
Hit to Ontario’s equalization payments will be delayed, Sousa says
With Canada's finance ministers preparing to meet in Ottawa, it's expected each province will find out what they will receive in the fiscal year 2016-17 from transfer payment programs, including equalization. ...
Happening: Budget measures bill passes third reading
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