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Author Archives: Brian Platt

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Your legislative tip sheet

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29.02.2016 Brian Platt 0 0

No raised eyebrows in omnibus budget bill

There were some surprises in last year's budget bill, which, among other things, gutted the government's advertising law. But this year's seems to be largely controversy-free. ...

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26.02.2016 Brian Platt 0 0

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26.02.2016 Brian Platt 0 0

Budget 2016: New revenue measures include tax hikes on wine and cigarettes

A cigarette tax hike will come in at the stroke of midnight, and mark-ups on wine are being gradually raised over the next three years. ...

News, Taxes and Benefits
25.02.2016 2016 budget, taxes Brian Platt 0 0

Cap-and-trade and tuition funding overhaul headline 2016’s optimistic budget

The province posted a $5.7-billion deficit last year, and is now on the home stretch to balance its budget by 2017/18 ...

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25.02.2016 2016 budget, Ontario Budget Brian Platt 0 0

What to watch for in Budget 2016

From wine taxes to cap-and-trade revenue estimates, here's a few stories we'll be looking for in Budget 2016. ...

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24.02.2016 Brian Platt 0 0

Your legislative tip sheet

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24.02.2016 Brian Platt 0 0

What was asked in question period

For Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. ...

News, Question Period Briefing
24.02.2016 Brian Platt 0 0

Province commits $100 million to prevention of violence against indigenous women

About $80 million of the new funding will go toward setting up a family well-being program that's aimed at reducing the effects of violence on indigenous families. ...

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23.02.2016 Brian Platt 0 0

Your legislative tip sheet

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23.02.2016 Brian Platt 0 0
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