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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...

Ontario's Ehealth Chairman Alan Hudson Retires

The Chairman of Ontario's eHealth agency Alan Hudson announced his retirement. The announcement follows the resignation of agency CEO Sarah Kramer. more...

Regional Development Agency For Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the formation of a Regional Development Agency for Ontario. The agency's goal is to help with the province's economic recovery. 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...

Car Insurance Made Simple

By: Feature Writer 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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