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Government of Ontario News - Entrepreneurs

1. Strong Action For Ontario's Economy

   The McGuinty government has appointed Gordon Nixon, President and CEO of the Royal Bank of Canada, as Chair of the Jobs and Prosperity Council.

2. Electricity Exports Continue to Generate Revenue

   Ontario's electricity market generated over $20 million in April by exporting electricity to other states and provinces, bringing total net export revenues to over $75 million this year.

3. Ontario Applauds Environmental Excellence
   Ontario is honouring outstanding local efforts to protect the environment through the Minister's Award for Environmental Excellence.
4. Elizabeth Witmer Nominated as Chair of WSIB

   Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has nominated Elizabeth Witmer as Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).  

5. Ontario Supports Local Innovation, Creates 70 Jobs

   Ontario is helping Fibracast Ltd. bring to market made-in-Ontario technology that will help ensure clean water for families while creating up to 70 jobs.

6. Strong Action To Reduce Deficit Further

   The Ontario government has updated its fiscal plan, showing further reductions to the Province's deficit. If passed, all revenue from the tax on Ontario's highest income earners would be used to eliminate the deficit even faster.

7. Honouring Front Line Providers Of Victim Services

   Ontario honoured those whose work helps victims of crime rebuild their lives in a ceremony at Queen's Park today.
   

8. Statement By Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty On 2012 Budget
   Today Premier Dalton McGuinty released the following statement:
   
   
9. No More Cell Shock!
   The Ontario government is taking strong action to help eliminate the shock many consumers get from opening their cell phone and wireless services bills.
10. Expanding Ontario's Clean Energy Economy

    Ontario launched its Clean Energy Economic Development Strategy, which will create even more new jobs in the clean energy sector. The new strategy will leverage the province's clean energy experience to become a global leader in key areas of the energy sector. Our priority areas include:

11. Ontario Economy Growing, Creating Jobs

    The McGuinty government's job creation and economic growth plan is working. Ontario added 46,100 jobs in March. On a net basis, all of these jobs were full-time. The unemployment rate fell to 7.4 per cent, the lowest level in over three years.

12. Ontario Clean-Tech Sector Set To Grow

    Ontario welcomes a new venture capital fund that will help the province's cutting-edge clean technology companies grow and create jobs.

13. Statement From Attorney General On Ontario's Tobacco Litigation

    Ontario has achieved another milestone in its efforts to recover past and ongoing health-care costs borne by Ontario taxpayers due to tobacco-related illness.

14. Supporting Economic Development In Sault Ste. Marie
    Ontario is helping to build a stronger and more diverse northern economy while creating 10 jobs in the Sault Ste. Marie area.
    
    
15. Jewel Dental Hygiene Clinic Opens In Noëlville
    A northern entrepreneur has established a dental hygiene clinic in Noelville.