Among 61 Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions, Ontario had the third-highest top combined personal income tax rate.
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In 2017-18, Ontario government program spending was 17.3 per cent of GDP compared to 17.9 per cent this fiscal year.
According to the government’s new projections, the deficit will be $5.6 billion—quadruple what it projected earlier this year.
The province plans to spend $14.1 billion on debt interest in 2023/24.
The Ford government will spend an estimated $12,405 per person this year compared to the Wynne government's average of $11,784.
Despite years of criticizing its predecessors for reckless spending, the Ford government has followed a similar fiscal path.
Government workers in the province enjoy higher wages and benefits compared to similar private-sector workers.
Governments often spend money today but promise more discipline in the future.