Planners encouraged; Concerns over ORPP
Ontario’s economy is expected to grow by 2.7% this year
Province will hike beer tax, sell majority of Hydro One
Province has a structural deficit of $400 million
Finance Minister Joe Oliver to meet with private sector economists
Until 2006, the federal budget was an established convention. Now, it's just another political document
Finance minister promises to balance the books
Quebec has been stable and consistent in the management of its debt
Tuesday’s budget will include spending increases in social services, health, education and the removal of a two-year tax on high-income earners
Conservatives stick with plan to cut tax taxes, balance budget