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What you need to know about Ontario’s 2024 budget
Province projecting deficit of $9.8B in coming fiscal year.
Toronto Star
Ford government’s budget shortfall soars to $9.8 billion as tax revenues plunge
Ford signalled Monday that Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy’s fiscal blueprint would tackle cost-of-living concerns.
Global News
Ontario announces new medical school focused on family doctors
The Ford government has announced plans to partner with York University to create a new medical school focused specifically on training family doctors.
Global News
Saskatchewan postsecondary institutions receive $12 million top-up in 2024 budget
Saskatchewan’s focus on funding education has largely been centred on elementary and high schools across the province, as the province navigates reaching a contract agreement with the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation.
Sault Star
Postsecondary institutions want more Blue-Ribbon Panel recommendations implemented
Sault College President David Orazietti said he didn’t expect much change in the provincial government’s budget from its announcement about one month ago.
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