Ontario Will Weather Economic Storm With Strong, Stable Plan

 
 

November 15, 2011 12:00 PM

Jobs And Economy Are Top Priority, McGuinty Says

Premier Dalton McGuinty said today the top priority for Ontario's government is creating jobs and boosting the economy.

In a major speech to the Economic Club of Canada today, the Premier said that in a period of slower growth in the global economy, it is more important than ever for Ontarians to work together to strengthen Ontario's economy. The Premier also noted that even in the midst of a global economic storm, Ontario is a safer haven than most thanks to our highly skilled and educated workforce, our strong health care system and investments in infrastructure that have kept our economy moving.

Further details of the government's plan to strengthen the economy and create jobs will be spelled out in the coming Speech from the Throne and the government's Fall Economic Statement. 

QUICK FACTS

 
  • Lieutenant Governor David Onley will deliver the Speech from the Throne on November 22, outlining the government's positive plan for jobs and the economy.
  • Finance Minister Dwight Duncan will deliver the Fall Economic Statement on November 23.
  • In the coming months, the government will receive the report from the Commission on the Reform of Public Services, chaired by economist Don Drummond.



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"Ontario families are looking to their leaders to work together, for them. It's going to take all of us working together to move forward in a time of significant change, upheaval and uncertainty around the world. As we face fiscal challenges in Ontario, we will look for solutions that will help us achieve our long-term goals to balance our budget and deliver the programs and services Ontarians need."

 – Dalton McGuinty
Premier of Ontario

 
 
 
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