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Inside NEWS
Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announces $1-million funding for autism research. – Page 4
NEWS
City introduces road markings separating cyclists and motorists on Bank Street and Billing bridges. – Page 10
Eddie Rwema photo
Premier Dalton McGuinty visited an Ottawa home to discuss the 2012 Ontario budget which he said is aimed at eliminating the deficit and grow the economy while protecting education and health care in Ottawa. McGuinty is seen here with Matthew Henderson’s family in Alta Vista.
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McGuinty open to budget compromise Any changes must keep plans to reduce deficit on track: Premier Eddie Rwema Eddie.rwema@metroland.com
Glebe community committee asks for changes to New Art Festival to avoid property damage. – Page 19
EMC news - Premier Dalton McGuinty says he is open to ideas from his political opponents on improving the 2012 Ontario budget, as long as any proposals won’t delay the Liberals’ plans to balance the books by 2017. Speaking in Alta Vista on
March 30, McGuinty defended the budget bill he said is aimed at cutting the deficit and protecting those services that are dear to Ontarians. “When we introduced our budget, we worked really hard trying to ensure that we strike a balance between eliminating our deficit by 2017 and doing it in a way that protects those
services that families count on – like health care and education,” said McGuinty. He stressed he is willing to listen to the opposition in a bid to stave off a snap election, but warned he won’t consider any new spending measures, even if it means Ontario voters end up going back to the polls. “I am saying to the opposition parties, we are open to suggestions, open to any recommendations that you might have,” he said. The premier, who repre-
sents the Ottawa South riding, added most Ontarians don’t want to be plunged into another election, at least at this time of the year. “We are a minority government and at the end of the day we are going to count on the support from the opposition in order to move ahead with this budget.” The offer to working together comes few days after McGuinty tabled his ninth budget, one that calls for a broad public-sector wage freeze,
spending cuts at many ministries and a freeze on corporate tax rates, which were set to be lowered to 10 per cent from 11.5 per cent by mid-2013. By and large, McGuinty said he thinks the budget has been well received by Ontarians. “I think Ontarians are asking us to work together and find a way to move forward with our budget,” said McGuinty. BUDGET, see 2
2012 Ontario Budget Our government recently presented the 2012 Ontario Budget — the cornerstone of our plan to balance the budget by 2017/18. We’re making the right choices for Ontario families — so we can grow the economy, and continue protecting our schools and public health care. Strong action is required to eliminate the deficit — we are limiting program spending, transforming public services, and beating our deficit targets. We cannot engage in unsustainable spending and we will not increase taxes.
Dalton McGuinty, MPP Ottawa South
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