Highlights from the Ontario budget unveiled on Wednesday - News Summed Up

Highlights from the Ontario budget unveiled on Wednesday


Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa has unveiled the Liberal government’s last budget before the spring election. The Ontario Drug and Dental Program will reimburse up to 80 per cent of eligible expenses for those without other coverage. ——–SUPPORT FOR SENIORSThe budget contains several perks for seniors, including a new benefit for those living at home and full prescription drug coverage. ——–NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT GETS A BOOSTThe Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, which supports job creation across northern Ontario, is getting a boost from the provincial budget, to the tune of $85 million over three years. In separate speeches Wednesday afternoon, the Progressive Conservative and NDP leaders promised it would be Kathleen Wynne’s last budget as premier.


Source: National Post March 28, 2018 20:15 UTC



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