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Attracting Investment, Creating Jobs and Growing the Economy
    The 2012 Ontario Budget takes strong action to eliminate Ontario's deficit by 2017-18 while protecting health care and education and doing the things that are essential to creating jobs and growing the economy.
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June is Seniors' Month
    Ontario’s seniors worked hard to build a province that we could all be proud of. That’s why the McGuinty government is taking strong action to give our seniors the supports they need to enjoy their golden years with dignity and grace.
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School Closures
    Ontario is asking everyone in the public sector to do their part to help bring down a $16 billion deficit. That includes asking school boards to take a look at underused schools and the possibility of school consolidations in order to re-invest in student
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Cleaner Air for Ontario
    A recent report show that over the last decade, levels for six of the most common pollutants have decreased by as much as 60 per cent
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The 2012 Ontario Budget: Strong Action for a Stronger Ontario
    Savings found in the education budget to provide $20 million in transition funding for northern and rural hospitals. We cut the price the government pays for generic drugs and we’ll use that money to support the most vulnerable, raising Ontario Disability
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Provincial News
Ontario Plans to Extend Highway 427
    Government Planning for Future Growth with Smart Infrastructure Investments
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Reducing Auto Insurance Costs for Ontario Drivers
    Ontario Government Proposes Strategy to Help People Lower Household Expenses
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More Support for Low-Income Families
    Ontario Government Proposes Increase in Child Benefit
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A Budget for a Prosperous and Fair Ontario
    New Ontario Government Helps Create Jobs And Supports People
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New Ontario Government Helps The Music Industry Create Jobs
    New Fund Promotes Ontario’s Music at Home and Around the World
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Ontario Catches Olympic Spirit McGuinty Government Invests In Athletes, Promotes Ontario

Ontario is joining with other provinces to help our athletes reach the podium at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

"Ontarians are proud Canadians, and we want to do our part to support our athletes and everyone who is working so hard to make these the best Games ever," said Premier McGuinty.

The government will invest $5 million to support Canadian athletes, promote Ontario and help welcome the world. Two top Ontario athletes, freestyle skier Veronica Brenner and snowboarder Katie Tsuyuki, joined Premier McGuinty for today's announcement.

"The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will give us an extraordinary opportunity to showcase Canada and Ontario to the world," said Tourism Minister Peter Fonseca.

Part of the funding will go towards the Own the Podium 2010 program, which helps Canada's athletes compete and win. Ontario artists and performers will also take part in the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad.

Nearly 7,000 athletes and officials from more than 80 countries are expected to participate in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Canada's goal is to finish first in medals won and rank among the top three nations in the gold medal standings.

Find out how you can help support Ontario's athletes. Learn more about the 2010 Games in Vancouver.