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Ontario’s housing market shifts into high gear: RBC Economics
With resale activity reaching pre-recession levels and property values increasing, Ontario’s housing affordability deteriorated in the fourth quarter of 2009, marking the second consecutive quarter where affordability declined, according to the latest housing report released today by RBC Economics Research. After rising for the first time in roughly a year during... »
Premier’s Statement In Death of OPP Constable Vu Pham
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today released the following statement regarding the death of OPP constable Vu Pham in the line of duty: “Together with all Ontarians, I was sad to hear of the death of OPP constable Vu Pham. Every day, our police officers serve our families by keeping our communities safe... »
Speech From The Throne Launches Open Ontario Plan
Government Sees Jobs And Opportunity In Water Expertise, Higher Education Ontario will create jobs and strengthen the economy by exporting clean-water technology and strengthening postsecondary education for all Ontarians. The government’s five-year Open Ontario Plan was unveiled in a Speech from the Throne delivered by The Honourable David Onley, Ontario’s Lieutenant... »
No Sitting Days Lost To Prorogation
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced that the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, has prorogued the legislature and will deliver the government’s Speech from the Throne on March 8, 2010. The Throne Speech will outline the government’s plan to help families and businesses emerge from the global ... »
What Matters To You Today
Starting on July 1, 2010, you’ll see a harmonized sales tax — 13%. We’re combining the 5% GST collected by the federal government with the 8% PST collected by the Ontario government. This is a big, important change that will make Ontario more attractive to businesses. We know this change will... »
Ontario Promoting Life Sciences On Trade MissionOntario Promoting Life Sciences On Trade Mission
McGuinty Heads Trip To Israel And The West Bank Premier Dalton McGuinty is leading a trade mission to Israel and the West Bank to promote Ontario’s innovative life sciences companies, attract investment and strengthen cultural ties. The Premier will visit Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ramallah and Bethlehem during the five-day trip, from May... »