In Focus
Statement from the Premier: Pan Am Games
November 6, 2009
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today released the following statement regarding Ontario being awarded the 2015 Pan Am Games:
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Top News Stories
Remembrance Day: November 11
November 4, 2009 - The Ontario government is inviting people to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in service to our country at a Queen's Park ceremony next week.
Second Career Helping Laid-Off Workers In Windsor
November 3, 2009 -
Ontario's Second Career program is helping about 984 laid-off workers at St. Clair College learn new skills and find new jobs.
Ontario Moves Forward With Full-Day Learning
October 27, 2009 -
Ontario will start phasing in full-day learning for four- and five-year-olds next fall as part of the province's plan to build a well-educated workforce.
What Matters To You Today
Many questions about the single sales tax have been submitted by Ontarians. Here are the answers to your questions and links to where you can learn more about the single sales tax.
What is the single sales tax?
Two sales taxes merged into one. Right now, you go shopping, you pay 5% GST and 8% PST. Starting July 1, 2010, you'll only see the single sales tax – 13%.
Benefits
The single sales tax will make Ontario more attractive to businesses.
By merging two taxes with different rules into one sales tax with one set of rules, we’re reducing red tape – and creating new incentives for Ontario businesses to grow and for new businesses to locate here.
Exemptions
Point-of-sale rebates will be introduced for children’s clothing, diapers, car seats, and books. Learn more about point-of-sale exemptions.
Special reports
Tax Change for a stronger Ontario
On July 1, 2010, Ontario is proposing to implement the most important tax reform in a generation to increase the province's competitiveness.
Ontario's Economic Plan
It's the right plan for the times. Here's what we're doing.
Breaking the Cycle
Tackling poverty means providing better opportunities for low-income families. Find reports, videos and stories about the poverty reduction strategy's issues and successes.
2008 Progress Report
Getting results for Ontario families.
