Posts Filed Under: provincial budget 2012

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Duly Quoted: Dalton McGuinty

The "Education Premier" makes his case for scaling back teacher compensation.

By Hamutal Dotan Sep. 4th, 10:45 am

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Scene: Teachers Rally Against Wage-Freeze Legislation

Provincial legislature to vote on new deal for teachers later this week.

By Torontoist Aug. 28th, 5:15 pm

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Ontario Finance Minister: No Election Anticipated for this Summer

Dwight Duncan says the budget vote will proceed as scheduled tomorrow, but wasn't feeling concilliatory in a fiery statement this afternoon.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Christopher DrostJun. 19th, 5:30 pm

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Andrea Horwath: “I’m Glad We’ve Been Able to Turn Down the Temperature”

NDP leader says her party will let the provincial budget pass, but won't budge on opposing four schedules that have to do with labour negotiations.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Christopher DrostJun. 18th, 9:43 am

Duly Quoted: Ontario Medical Association

"The government’s decision to proceed unilaterally and cut programs and fees, and continued resistance to negotiate fairly and bring a conciliator left the OMA with no choice but to ask the court to step in and proceed with a Charter challenge."

By Hamutal Dotan Jun. 12th, 2:02 pm

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Liberals and NDP Reach Budget Deal and Avoid Election

McGuinty agrees to surtax on top earners, NDP agrees to back budget.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Christopher DrostApr. 23rd, 3:47 pm

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Queen’s Park Watch: Playing Budget Roulette

The proposed NDP tax on the wealthy looks good on paper, but don't expect to see it happen.

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Matthew DaleyApr. 5th, 2:15 pm

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Queens Park Watch: Negotiating the Budget

The liberal "austerity" budget isn't making the opposition parties especially happy, but it won't trigger an election.

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Matthew DaleyMar. 29th, 3:15 pm

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Budget 2012: Apocalypse Deferred

The Liberal budget has little to please and something to annoy everyone. But the only question that matters is, will it cut the deficit?

By Patrick Metzger • Photo by Christopher DrostMar. 27th, 5:45 pm

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Budget 2012: Opposition Parties React

Tories comes out firmly against the budget, NDP hedges its bets on public consultation.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Christopher DrostMar. 27th, 5:38 pm

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Budget 2012: Ontario Government Puts Public-Sector Workers on Alert

Provincial Liberals introduce budget that relies on a public sector wage freeze to balance the books.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Christopher DrostMar. 27th, 5:22 pm

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Budget 2012: Budget Highlights

Your bullet-point guide to today's key budget announcements.

By Hamutal Dotan Mar. 27th, 5:15 pm

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