A nominal total spending freeze would mean annual reductions in inflation-adjusted per-person spending of about three per cent.
ontario government spending
November 21, 2018
9:57AM
Despite Premier Ford’s rhetoric, government spending in Ontario will still be up markedly this year.
October 4, 2018
12:02PM
Government-sector employees in Ontario are paid approximately 13 per cent more than comparable private-sector workers.
September 26, 2018
1:27PM
If the government exercises spending restraint, it can eliminate Ontario’s $15 billion deficit in roughly three years.
August 22, 2018
8:27AM
Ontario holds more debt than any other sub-national government in the world.
August 1, 2018
2:53PM
In 2017/18, Ontario’s net debt reached $308 billion.
July 25, 2018
12:17PM
The FAO projects a deficit of $12 billion due to higher spending and weak revenue growth.
April 18, 2018
10:37AM
Between 2007/08 and 2018/19, Ontario’s debt has grown from $157 billion to $325 billion.
April 4, 2018
11:52AM
This year, the government expects to add $16.8 billion to the province’s net debt.