Tariff response to be focus at Queen’s Park as new session begins after election
- The Ontario government aims to remove trade barriers within Canada to enhance its economy, as outlined by Edith Dumont in the throne speech after the late February election.
- Dumont stated that $200 billion is lost annually due to internal trade barriers, increasing prices by nearly 15 percent for families and businesses.
- The government plans to invest $50 billion over 10 years in hospitals and to address housing with new infrastructure.
- Dumont warned that U.S. Tariffs threaten Ontario's economy and healthcare system, calling for unity to face these challenges.
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