ontario debt

8:22AM
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Ontario government chooses deficits and debt—again

The government increased spending by $5 billion beyond its original budget plan.


5:00AM
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Ontario government should walk the walk when encouraging economic growth

High tax rates lower the incentive for individuals to work, save and invest.


4:30AM
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Ontario government falls woefully short of balanced budget promises

The government’s net debt burden this year will reach a projected $408 billion.


2:07PM
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Ford government continues irresponsible fiscal management in Ontario

In 2023/24, the province's net debt reached $408 billion.


3:24PM
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Ontario government should finally keep its promises in upcoming budget

By the end of this fiscal year, deficits under the Ford government will total a projected $41.7 billion over six years.


2:30AM
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Ontario government can balance books with moderate spending restraint

The government can hold nominal spending flat for one year without creating any management challenges.


3:30AM
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Ontario’s economic decline is real and substantial

The province's post-1990 average per-capita annual income growth rate was barely one-quarter that of its 1960 to 1990 rate.


3:30AM
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Ontario government’s rapid spending growth drives deficits and debt

The province’s $5.6 billion operating deficit is just the tip of the iceberg.