It’s budget day in Ontario, and the finance minister is set to present his plan to bolster the economy ahead of an expected slowdown — while also trying to ease the rising cost of living. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says his budget takes a “prudent and responsible” approach, and will support workers. He has also said there will be no tax increases. The province has announced that a 5.7-cent per litre cut to the gas tax that had been set to expire in June will now continue to the end of the year, but has not indicated if that will be the only
pocketbook measure.
(The Canadian Press)
