In Focus
Ontario Invests in Quinte West YMCA
July 27, 2010
Quinte West families can now swim, shoot hoops and work out at their new local YMCA.
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Top News Stories
Chris D. Lewis Named New OPP Commissioner
July 7, 2010 -
Chris D. Lewis has been named Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police, effective August 1, 2010, replacing outgoing Commissioner Julian Fantino.
Royal Tour Wraps Up At Queen's Park
July 6, 2010 -
Ontario celebrated its finest citizens with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh during the final stop of the Royal Tour at Queen's Park.
Ontario Showcases Innovation During Royal Tour
July 5, 2010 -
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh visited Research In Motion, in Waterloo, and Pinewood Toronto Studios to experience Ontario's cutting-edge technical innovation and culture.
What Matters To You Today
Many questions about the harmonized sales tax have been submitted by Ontarians. Here are the answers to your questions and links to where you can learn more about the harmonized sales tax.
What is the harmonized 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 harmonized sales tax – 13%.
Benefits
The harmonized 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
Open Ontario Plan
Ontario is launching a new, five-year Open Ontario Plan to strengthen our economy and create more jobs for our families.
Progress Report 2009
Shows Ontarians Working Together
Results You Can Read, Progress You Can See
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.
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.
