Why was the government's math so far off? In part, tax revenues were much higher than projected. But also expenses were $5.6B below forecast "because the third wave of COVID-19 in Ontario peaked later than anticipated," says govt news release. #onpoli
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BREAKING: Ontario's deficit for 2020-21 was less than half the $38.5 billion the Ford government was projecting as recently as March. Newly released Public Accounts (financial statements) show actual deficit was $16.4 billion. #onpoli#covid19ontario
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So if drinking water for Indigenous Peoples is a focus of the Conservatives, Liberals and NDP and Greens it should pass on day 1 with at least 305 votes surely
@AntibioticDoc My wife and I are Vaccinated however we're hesitant on Covid Vaccines for kids, as we both feel this "emergency push" there hasn't been long enough research regarding risks on development.
How can these trials show/ensure parents concerned on the risk for their kids' development?
Today is election day! Make your way down to the polls knowing that your polling place is accessible and provides you with items and services you need in order to vote!
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Election Podcast Number Two:🏠🏘️🏗️
We spoke to @lalalalachica, @mferreriptbokaw and @MaryamMonsef about the housing crisis in Peterborough and how they'd work to increase the stock of affordable units.
https://t.co/W8Nn0B9RUG
Personal Support Workers who swear an oath to protect the secrecy of the vote are welcome to assist their elector on Sept 20. Poll workers will also be available to help mark ballets upon request.
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One thing I feel every small biz owner is feeling is exhaustion from UNCERTAINTY. Will I lose customers? Will they come back? Will we make rent? Will I get to pay myself this month? Will we be locked down? Will my staff be busy enough to make ends meet. And so much more.
All polling places will be service animal friendly, have barrier-free access, magnifiers, large print ballots and candidate lists, braille candidate lists, and large grip pencils on Sept 20.
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NEW: Doug Ford's government’s lost yet another court case this week. Here’s a list of 14 court losses for Ontario since Ford’s PCs took office. #onpoli https://t.co/pt2lVboNNC
Monsef says she doesn't want to see $10-a-day-daycare removed from mothers who "have fought for it for decades." Ferreri: "As an entrepreneur I can tell you $10-a-day-daycare won't help me.... It needs to fit my schedule."