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Ontario finance minister to table fall economic update

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Jones, A. (2026, October 29). Ontario finance minister to table fall economic update. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/ontario-finance-minister-to-table-fall-economic-update/article_8a9f77fd-ad5f-588a-b5a3-af255023f481.html

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Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy will present the province's fall economic update today. He indicated in a previous address that Ontario’s performance during tariff impacts was more resilient than anticipated by economists, though the slowing economy is contributing to an increased budget deficit.

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Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy will table his government's fall economic update on Thursday, addressing the province's financial situation amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States. The minister has warned that Ontario is projected to have a higher deficit this year compared to last year’s $13-billion shortfall, which closed out the 2025-26 fiscal period. Despite better-than-expected resilience against American tariffs, Bethlenfalvy acknowledges that economic slowdowns are impacting the budget. He has previously stated that Ontario aims for a balanced budget by 2028-29 but will continue to run deficits in the near term due to current circumstances. Premier Doug Ford recently announced over $8 billion in joint funding to support industries hit by tariffs, including provincial contributions of $1.67 billion for steel and $1 billion for automotive sectors.

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🔮 TORONTO - Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is set to provide an update on the province’s finances today by tabling his government’s fall economic statement.

2026-10-29 · assertive framing · Ontario finance minister to table fall economic update

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🔮 In May of 2025, the federal government told the province about serious concerns with those schools.

2026-10-27 · assertive framing · Ontario’s delayed inspections of two career colleges was after funding approval, records show

🔮 Now that the Ontario government has confirmed that a provincewide pause on student financial assistance payments to career colleges will last for months, some students say they’re worried it will prevent them from graduating.

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🔮 She has undergone radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgeries, though the synovial sarcoma couldn't be fully removed.

2026-10-21 · assertive framing · Ontario cancer patients speak out over disappointment with drug funding decision

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TORONTO - Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is set to provide an update on the province’s finances today by tabling his government’s fall economic statement. asserted

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In a recent speech, Bethlenfalvy said Ontario has weathered the impact of tariffs better than economists had predicted, but the slower economy has affected the deficit. asserted

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Ontario finance minister to table fall economic update

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