provincial government
NS planning some tax relief for businesses in budget
Liberals want to raise the income threshold to $500,000 from $350,000 to allow more businesses to pay the lower rate.
Alberta expects 9% spending cut in next budget
To do nothing would add $20 billion in debt over the next three years just to run the government, finance minister says.
Battle over Canada Job Grant not over yet
Jayson Myers says governments must address a lack of skilled workers and find out which training programs are working.
Provinces say Flaherty is blocking CPP improvement plans
The provinces want to boost benefits to ensure young Canada are set when they retire; feds says CPP hikes result in fewer jobs.
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.
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Ontario Liberals unveil lean cabinet [Photo Gallery]
New cabinet includes 22 ministers, down from 28 as McGuinty’s Liberals face a minority government
