Ontarians desperately need direct financial relief. Small business owners, people who have lost incomes, and people who are concerned about covid recovery need to be included in the plan. Will we see investments, or more cuts? Watch the full speech here: ola.org/en/legislative…
Most importantly, will they offer a real plan to stop #covid19 in its tracks and bring the curve down while supporting all those affected? Long term care homes, teachers and healthcare workers need more support #onpoli
Ontario government is offering a 20% tax credit for people spending tourism dollars in our province. This is great ... IF a business manages to survive this winter.. #Toronto businesses need help NOW. Many have been devastated by lack of #tourism in downtown T.O. #topoli#onpoli
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➡ No immediate financial relief for post-secondary students, only a freeze of over-priced pre-pandemic tuition fees
➡ Inadequate funding to hire more educators for smaller, safer classes - students and faculty need help
➡ Ignored our #homelessness crisis
➡ Absolutely ZERO funds for direct rent relief
➡ Raised hydro rates for residential properties, instead of the promised reduction of 12%
Health and LTC
➡ Hospitals have a $850 million #COVID19 deficit, no action plan to expand public healthcare
➡ #LTC boutique tax credits doesn't fix our broken private care industry
➡ No details on achieving four hours of direct care for every LTC resident in Ontario by 2025