The Ontario government tabled a budget Thursday that focused on investments it says will protect Ontario workers in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
The province is projecting a deficit of $14.6 billion this year, up from a forecast of $4.6 billion in last year's budget, and a deficit of $7.8 billion next year.
Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy said the budget seeks to help Ontario businesses and workers "weather the storm" to make the province's economy resilient and competitive.