Premier McGuinty does lunch at the Marconi Club

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McGuinty government’s plan laying foundation for growth, investments, jobs

SAULT STE. MARIE (February 1) - Ontario’s economy is recovering from the global recession and growing stronger, creating good new jobs for Ontario families.

The McGuinty government’s economic plan has been laying the foundation for new growth and helping families and businesses plant Ontario’s flag in emerging industries such as clean energy manufacturing and digital media.

The plan also includes:

- Tax relief for families to help make ends meet

- Tax relief for businesses to improve our competitiveness and encourage new investments and jobs

- Investments in our colleges, universities and skills training

- Investments in infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, roads and bridges that create jobs now and improve quality of life in our communities

- A responsible plan to balance the budget.

The Premier spoke today in Sault Ste. Marie, where a new flight training centre will create 14 construction jobs and benefit the local economy.

The new facility will have a high-tech flight simulator that mimics the sights, sounds and motion of large water bomber planes used to fight forest fires.

Supporting the state-of-the-art training centre is part of the government's plan to create jobs and grow the economy in Northern Ontario.

“Ontarians are strong builders - they see the opportunity in our changing world and they’re going for it. Our plan is bringing people together to build a stronger economy. It relies on the strengths and the skills of our people and supports innovative thinking to attract businesses and create new good jobs for our families,” said Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario.

Quick facts

Ontario has recovered 81 percent of all jobs lost during the global economic recession compared to 13 percent in the United States.

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation has announced over $32 million towards 282 projects in Sault Ste. Marie, since 2003.

These investments have created 670 new jobs and sustained 87.

The annual Northern Ontario Energy Credit will provide about $35 million in assistance to 250,000 families and single people, or over half of all Northerners.

Learn more

Find out if you qualify for the Northern Ontario Energy Credit.

Review tax reforms for Ontarians.

Read more about the Open Ontario Plan.

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