Ford pledges Ontario budget with infrastructure spending, not cuts, to battle U.S. tariffs
- The Ford government planned to present its yearly budget in the Ontario legislature on Thursday afternoon to address the economic impact of U.S. Tariffs.
- The budget follows rising tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and aims to support Ontario’s economy amid these external pressures.
- The plan features an $11 billion package aimed at easing tariffs for companies, allocates up to $300 million to establish new community health clinics, and outlines $200 billion in infrastructure spending over the next ten years.
- Premier Doug Ford said, "We can always balance in a year or two," stressing infrastructure investment over spending cuts despite a projected $14.6 billion deficit for 2025-26.
- The budget aims to bolster business and job growth but drew opposition criticism for limited individual relief and concerns over special economic zones allowed by Bill 5.
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