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McGuinty Government Tables HST Legislation
The McGuinty government has tabled legislation to implement the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). The bill includes corporate tax cuts to offset implementation costs more...
Deputy Health Minister Ron Sapsford Resigns
Deputy Health Minister Ron Sapsford has resigned. He is the latest casualty in the eHealth scandal. The resignation came on Friday Nov. 13, 2009. more...
What Ontarians Need To Know About HST
Ontario is harmonizing its sales taxes. This article will tell people what they need to know about the controversial new policy before it takes effect on July 1, 2010. more...
McGuinty Government Releases Economic Statement
The McGuinty government released an economic statement. It revealed the province is carrying a $24.7 billion deficit, the highest in the province's history. more...
Hudak Demands eHealth Public Inquiry
Opposition Leader Tim Hudak wants a public inquiry into the eHealth spending scandal. He's also claiming the auditor-general's report hints at criminal behavior. more...
$75 Million Scandal Rocks Cancer Care Ontario
An Ontario government internal audit has revealed a second spending scandal at Cancer Care Ontario. $75 million was misspent on untendered work, and ill-tracked expenses more...
Ontario Health Minister David Caplan Resigns
Ontario's Health Minister David Caplan has resigned. The move comes as the Auditor-General's Report on the eHealth spending scandal is released. more...
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B.C. Bill to Force Homeless Off Streets
By: Arthur Weinreb
The British Columbia government has introduced the Assistance to Shelter Act. Police can use reasonable force to take the homeless to shelters in bitterly cold weather. more...
GO Transit Arrives at Niagara Region
By: Angela Browne
When GO Transit was first announced for Niagara, it arrived with much fanfare and media support; however, the news about this new service is not all good. more...
Ontario By-Election a Referendum on Taxes
By: Angela Browne
With growing debate on the provincial government's proposed blended sales tax set for next July, by-election candidates in St. Paul's Riding use HST to bolster campaigns. more...
Taxation and Harmonization in Ontario
By: Angela Browne
In Ontario's 2009 budget, the Finance Minister surprised residents with his government's intent to pass a blended sales tax, allegedly to help Ontario's ailing economy. more...
Is the Recession Over in Canada?
By: Angela Browne
Economists are beginning to shine a light at the end of the dark economic tunnel in Canada; however, we have yet to see significant movement in job recovery. more...
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Karen Stephenson
Auto insurance is legally mandated in Canada. Many drivers shop around for a cheap policy and when in an accident, find out their cheap coverage was a bad decision. more...
Reforming Disability Benefits in Ontario
By: Angela Browne
In 1998, when both Ontario Works and ODSP programs were created, people with disabilities were promised they would be taken off welfare; so far it is not the case. more...
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