Ontario’s auto and agri-food sectors will need billions in transitional funding to survive the impact of the new Trans-Pacific Partnership, says Premier Kathleen Wynne. “I have been clear that new opportunities for trade should not come at the expense of these workers. Opposition critics accused the Liberals of not doing enough to protect Ontario jobs. The federal funding Wynne is requesting would help retain jobs, boost investment and innovation. In the short term, easing trade barriers will lead to lower prices, but also impact jobs, he said.

Source: thestar February 22, 2018 20:03 UTC