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McParland: It’s never too late to see the back of Dalton McGuinty (2)

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Jack

Eighteen months ago, when he was in the midst of a general election his Liberals were in danger of losing, Ontario’s then-Premier Dalton McGuinty visited the National Post’s editorial board to deflect questions about his record. It was, and remains, … Continue reading →

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‘Greece offers a cautionary tale’: Fraser Institute likens Ontario to economic basket-cases as province’s debt climbs (4)

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jack

As a new Ontario premier prepares to take office and a finance minister plans to leave his, a new report says the challenges presented by the province’s swollen debt have not been sufficiently addressed — and compares the situation unfavourably … Continue reading →

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Gurney: Dalton McGuinty gets retirement. Ontario gets his debts

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Jack

As Dalton McGuinty leaves office, there are a few genuine successes he can point to. But McGuinty’s real legacy is something he won’t want to take credit for. Under his watch, Ontario stopped being the land that consequences forgot. And … Continue reading →

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Ontario mulls idea of asking wealthy seniors to help pay for their home care

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Jack

TORONTO — The Ontario government is considering asking seniors with higher incomes to chip in for their home care. A report meant to pave the way for the province’s strategy on seniors care recommends exploring the possibility of an “income-based … Continue reading →

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Editorial: McGuinty Libs blow another $1.4 billion

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Jack

Apparently the Dalton McGuinty government is a lot better at raising taxes than collecting them. Among the horror stories in outgoing Ontario Auditor General Jim McCarter’s final annual report last week was word the finance ministry expects it will never … Continue reading →

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McParland: Ontario Liberals’ legacy equals $17,626 of debt per person

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Jack

For a really frightening experience, take a close look at the chart below. It’s a depiction of Canada’s provincial debt, what it works out to per capita, and how it’s changed over recent years. The results are almost uniformly unimpressive. … Continue reading →

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Bonokoski: McGuinty’s cruellest cut of all

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Jack

No one should be more reviled, and more sought for prosecution, than those whose perversion leads them into the exploitative and sick underworld of child pornography. These are the lowest of the low. Where once upon at time it was … Continue reading →

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Stinson: Ontario’s spending mismanagement is a problem for the entire country, says Jim Flaherty

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Jack

An entire chapter at the back of Tuesday’s Ontario budget, once you made it past the many references to Liberal gains in health, education and health and education, was devoted to federal-provincial relations. The upshot of the argument put forth … Continue reading →

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Stinson: Finance Minister bets on gaming changes to save Ontario’s economy

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jack

If Finance Minister Dwight Duncan could solve Ontario’s bleak finances by, say, taking a chunk of the public purse and betting it on red at the roulette table, there’s a decent chance he just might try it. The budget problems, … Continue reading →

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