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Baloney Meter: Will the Ontario PC plan really help create one million jobs?
To achieve the ambitious goal, Ontario’s economy would have to create 125,000 jobs per year over the next eight years.
Wynne says PC leader would ‘destroy’ auto industry
Liberal leader says Hudak would move away from a “decades-old strategy of partnerships between government and business.”
Tax cuts for all companies better than “corporate welfare” for some, Hudak says
The Tories say they’d kill a $2.5 billion Liberal grant plan and instead lower corporate taxes to help all businesses.
Ontario to hike taxes on high incomes, tobacco and aviation fuel
Increases are part of efforts to raise $29 billion for public transit and infrastructure projects.
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Wynne seeks $2M from Conservatives in libel suit
Conservatives have accused Wynne of using “libel chill” to try and silence the official opposition.
Harper should stay out of pension reform efforts: Wynne
Several provinces say they’re disappointed the federal government has shut down discussions on enhancing CPP.
Liberals promise bill requiring report on red tape reduction
Report will quantify how the government is helping business, and how much time and money is being saved.
New Ontario pension rules coming this spring, Wynne says
The Ontario Liberals say its time to take action since the federal Conservatives refuse to enhance CPP.
Paul Martin to advise Ontario on provincial pension plan
Higher payroll deductions for a new Ontario Pension Plan could be offset by reductions in EI premiums, former PM says.
Ontario urged to smarten up to save Ring of Fire development
The mineral-rich area of northern Ontario has been compared to the oil sands in terms of its economic and development potential.
Kathleen Wynne warns of economic crisis if pensions not improved
Ontario isn’t the only province pushing to boost maximum to CPP contributions to $23,400 from $12,150 – PEI is also on-board.
OPSEU President repeats call for Ontario industrial strategy
Smokey Thomas says US Steel’s Hamilton closure is part of a larger trend that’s shrinking Ontario’s middle class.
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McGuinty aide denies Liberals tried to influence Speaker after contempt ruling
Laura Miller asked during gas plant hearing to explain her recently uncovered e-mails.
Privacy commissioner baffled about McGuinty staff deleting gas plant emails
Information and Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian promises her office will release its report into the deleted email accounts next month.
Tories move non confidence motion over cancelled gas plants
Premier Kathleen Wynne will testify under oath next week into gas plant justice committee hearings.
