ontario government spending

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Ontario economy lags far behind nearby U.S. states

Compared to Ontario, the average per-capita GDP is 32.7 per cent higher in the rest of the Great Lakes region.


9:05AM
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Will Ontario avoid another post-recession era of debt growth

In the recent past, the province's recessions have been followed by extended periods of debt growth.


8:36AM
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On the minimum wage, Ford once again follows Wynne’s lead

The Ontario government plans to increase the minimum wage to $15 in January.


9:34AM
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Ontario consistently fails to reduce government debt after recessions

The province’s nominal debt will rise from $440 billion in 2021/22 to $504 billion in 2023/24.


10:05AM
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Ontario lagging behind neighbours on key economic measures

Between 2000 and 2019, New York's average per-person GDP growth more than doubled Ontario's growth rate.


2:10PM
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Ford government pursuing McGuinty-style deficit-reduction strategy

According to government forecasts, Ontario’s debt will climb to $502 billion in 2023/24.


12:05PM
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Ford government continues to mirror fiscal approach of its predecessors
Over three years, nominal program spending will increase by a cumulative total of 8.5 per cent.

3:49PM
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Ontario’s latest budget will keep debt interest costs rising

According to the budget, debt interest payments will total $13.1 billion in 2021/22.