Tariff response to be focus at Queen’s Park as new session begins after election
- The Ontario government aims to eliminate trade barriers across Canada to enhance its economy, as stated by Edith Dumont in the throne speech.
- Dumont noted that tariffs from the Trump administration pose significant threats to Ontario's economy and healthcare system.
- The government plans to introduce legislation for interprovincial trade, aiming to boost the economy against external threats and emphasizing a more self-reliant economic strategy.
- Housing starts in Ontario dropped 46% year-over-year in March, with ongoing challenges in meeting housing targets highlighted in the speech.
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