Despite years of criticizing its predecessors for reckless spending, the Ford government has followed a similar fiscal path.
ontario government spending
December 15, 2022
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Government workers in the province enjoy higher wages and benefits compared to similar private-sector workers.
December 7, 2022
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Ontario’s net debt increased from $373.6 billion in 2020/21 to $380.4 billion in 2021/22.
December 2, 2022
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The province holds $380.4 billion in debt—or nearly $26,000 per Ontarian.
November 21, 2022
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The province's top income tax bracket to 53.53 per cent, the third-highest rate in North America.
November 15, 2022
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The government plans to increase spending by 8.6 per cent.
October 18, 2022
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Government-sector workers in the province enjoy a 10.3 per cent wage premium over their private-sector counterparts.
September 14, 2022
8:00AM
Between 2018 and 2024, the Ford government will increase debt by a forecasted average of $20.7 billion annually.
August 25, 2022
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August 22, 2022
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Governments often spend money today but promise more discipline in the future.