QUEEN'S PARK, March 25 /CNW/ - Experts from all sectors agree that the Open Ontario Plan will create jobs and protect public services while reducing the deficit.
Sid Ryan, President, Ontario Federation of Labour: I see this budget as helping to create jobs... We're very very pleased that the $600 million going into Second Career funding, we're pleased that they're putting $63 million into child care. All of that is helping to protect jobs and create jobs and that's what we've asked them to do.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business: On a positive note, expanding the Second Career Fund will help Ontarians take advantage of skills training, rapid re-employment and summer jobs. Also, previously announced cuts to personal and corporate taxes (small business corporate tax rate, and small business surtax) will help Ontario to become more competitive amongst its sister provinces.
Carol Wilding, CEO, Toronto Board of Trade: Transportation is the foundation for the next economy so equally it needs to maintain its focus and importance and you can see that today so that's positive.
Peter Hume, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario: The Budget's overall emphasis on job creation and economic development will also have spin off benefits for municipal governments. Investments in post-secondary education, water technologies and job retraining will benefit Ontario communities... We are very pleased with child-care and we are also very pleased with the strategy to deal with northern issues -specifically dealing with electricity, both for the homeowners for industry.
Ontario boasts over 80,000 km in trails. Whether you're in downtown Toronto or North of Superior, we have a trail for you. The Ontario Trails Council is a registered charity, led by volunteers who promote the development, management, use and conservation of Ontario's trails. You'll find everything from gentle walking trails to rock faces for climbing and water routes to canoe and kayak.
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