MEDIA CENTRE

DECEMBER 2006

News Release: Brantford business operator fined for sales tax offence
December 20, 2006

News Release: Ontario government maintains strong rate for variable-rate Ontario Savings Bonds
December 18, 2006

News Release: Ontario urges Ottawa to step up
December 15, 2006

Prosperity, investment climate top Ontario's agenda at finance ministers' meeting
December 14, 2006

McGuinty government introduces bill that will transform corporate income tax system
December 13, 2006

Strengthening Business through a Simpler Tax System Act, 2006
December 13, 2006

Kingston businessman fined for sales tax evasion
December 11, 2006

McGuinty government invests in communities to boost economic growth
December 7, 2006

The Economic Stimulus Package
December 7, 2006

Finance Minister in Mississauga to hold pre-budget consultation with community representatives
December 8, 2006

Finance Minister in London to hold pre-budget consultation with community representatives
December 7, 2006

Minister's presentation to standing committee
December 6, 2006

NOVEMBER 2006

New Mortgage Brokers Act passes third reading
November 28, 2006

Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act, 2006
November 28, 2006

Federal economic update offers few specifics for Ontario
November 23, 2006

Toronto businessman fined for sales tax offence
November 15, 2006

Hamilton-area brothers fined $140,000 for companies' PST evasion
November 9, 2006

McGuinty government improving pension system
November 9, 2006

Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions
November 9, 2006

Biography: Harry Arthurs
November 9, 2006

Biographies: Expert Commission on Pension panel members
November 9, 2006

Toronto businessman fined for company's sales tax offence
November 7, 2006

Ontario Finance Minister kicks off pre-Budget consultations in Vaughan
November 1, 2006

Finance Minister in Hamilton to hold pre-budget consultation with community representatives
November 24, 2006

Finance Minister in Toronto to hold pre-budget consultation with community representatives
November 23, 2006

Finance Minister in Toronto to hold pre-budget consultation with community representatives
November 17, 2006

Finance Minister in Strathroy to hold pre-budget consultation with community representatives
November 15, 2006

Finance Minister in North Bay to hold pre-budget consultation with community representatives
November 7, 2006

Finance Minister in Sault Ste. Marie to hold pre-budget consultation with community representatives
November 6, 2006

Finance Minister in Thunder Bay to hold pre-budget consultation with community representatives
November 3, 2006

Finance minister in Burlington to hold pre-budget consultation with community representatives
November 2, 2006

OCTOBER 2006

Ontario economy continues to grow and create jobs
October 26, 2006

Summary of financial results for the second quarter 2006-07
October 26, 2006

Creating a more modern, competitive climate for business
October 26, 2006

Information Bulletin: Electricity Act, 1998: two year transfer tax exemption
October 20, 2006

Municipalities will benefit from two-year transfer tax exemption
October 17, 2006

Transfer tax exemption
October 17, 2006

Business operators fined for sales tax evasion
October 17, 2006

Whitby business operators fined for employer health tax offences
October 13, 2006

Ontario business will benefit from new Tax Collection Agreement
October 6, 2006

Memorandum of Agreement
October 6, 2006

Finance minister in Vaughan to hold pre-budget consultation with community representatives
October 31, 2006

2006 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review
October 23, 2006

Minister Sorbara to address Brampton Board of Trade
October 12, 2006

Announcement on Canada-Ontario Agreement
October 05, 2006

AUGUST 2006

Province achieves modest surplus in 2005-06
August 24, 2006

2005-2006 Public Accounts of Ontario
August 24, 2006

Joint statement by Ministers Ramsay and Sorbara on addenda to the softwood lumber agreement
August 17, 2006

Provincial municipal fiscal and service delivery review
August 14, 2006

Ontario announces higher dividend tax credit
August 3, 2006

Proposed enhancement to dividend tax credit
August 3, 2006

Backgrounder: Impact of Corporate Minimum Tax on Donations of Publicly-Listed Securities to Qualifying Charities
August 3, 2006

Ontario to release financial statements for 2005-06
August 24, 2006

JULY 2006

New arts festival investment boosts tourism and cultural capital
July 31, 2006

McGuinty government continues to support Ontarians with low incomes
July 19, 2006

JUNE 2006

Ontario cancels property tax reassessments for 2006 and 2007
June 29, 2006

Sorbara calls on federal government to focus on prosperity
June 27, 2006

Ontarians to get relief from electricity costs
June 22, 2006

Ontario to receive more than $500 million from Teranet income fund initial public offering
June 16, 2006

McGuinty government announces rates for Ontario Savings Bonds
June 1, 2006

MAY 2006

Ontario to benefit from initial public offering of Teranet
May 9, 2006

Fact Sheet: Teranet IPO backgrounder
May 9, 2006

Ontario still seeking fairness from federal government
May 2, 2006

APRIL 2006

Low-income Ontarians to get help with electricity costs
April 12, 2006

Increasing Ontario's emergency energy fund for low-income families
April 12, 2006

MARCH 2006

Ontario government discloses 2005 public sector salaries of $100,000 or more
March 31, 2006

Ontario government passes legislation to extend deadline for property tax assessment appeal
March 30, 2006

Minister of Finance directs MPAC to report back on Ombudsman's recommendations
March 28, 2006

Duncan announces 2006 budget date
March 3, 2006

Minister Duncan to address Durham Region Manufacturers Association
March 27, 2006

Minister Duncan to address the Economic Club of Toronto
March 24, 2006

2006 Ontario Budget Lockup News Conferences
March 22, 2006

Photo op - Drawing the best out of Ontario's economy
March 21, 2006

REMINDER the Ontario budget media lockup registration deadline Is March 14
March 10, 2006

2006 Ontario budget lockup registration
March 3, 2006

FEBRUARY 2006

McGuinty government strengthening consumer protection and supporting economic growth
February 20, 2006

Highlights of the Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act, 2006
February 20, 2006

JANUARY 2006

Tobacco taxes going up $1.25 per carton at midnight tonight
January 31, 2006

Finance Minister in Ottawa to hold pre-budget consultation with community representatives
January 13, 2006

Finance Minister in Woodstock to hold pre-budget consultation with community representatives
January 11, 2006

Finance Minister in Barrie to hold pre-budget consultation with community representatives
January 9, 2006