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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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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
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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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Putting An End to Cell Shock! It will now be easier to understand the costs and terms of wireless services agreements

Did you know that 70% of us have cell phone or wireless device of some sort.

 

While these devices make life more convenient, the contracts that come with them can sometimes cause headaches.

 

The high fees charged for cancelling a contract, misleading advertising, hard-to-understand terms and rollover agreements leave some people downright shocked when they get the bill.

 

That’s why the McGuinty government is putting an end to “cell shock.” It will now be easier to understand the costs and terms of wireless services agreements. We are making sure that service providers are upfront with information before the contracts are signed and that contracts are written in plain language, and spell out which services come with the basic fee and which services cost extra.

 

And it will put a cap on the cost of cancelling a contract, and make sure that service providers can only charge a modest fee for walking away from fixed term contract.

 

The McGuinty government is taking strong action to protect Ontarians. It is part of our commitment to educate, protect and serve Ontarians by ensuring a fair and safe marketplace.

 

If you have any questions about what our government is doing to protect Ontarians from “cell shock,” contact my Constituency Office at 416-630-0080.