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After 100 days in office, the Ontario government has introduced real, positive change across the province.

Following a contested nomination between three strong candidates, the Ontario Liberal Party is pleased to announce that Han Dong has been elected as the Liberal candidate in the provincial riding of Trinity-Spadina.

Premier Kathleen Wynne visited Conair/Cuisinart Consumer Products in Vaughan today, where she announced the government's commitment to extend Highway 427 to Major Mackenzie Drive, connecting communities and supporting thousands of jobs throughout York

Premier Kathleen Wynne was in Brampton today, where she highlighted the government's strategy to help peoplelower their household expenses by reducing auto insurance premiums by an average of 15 per cent.

Today, Premier Kathleen Wynne visited the Early Years Centre at the Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office where she highlighted the 2013 Budget's proposed increases to the Ontario Child Benefit, which helps about one million low- to moderate-income children

Ontario's 2013 Budget A Prosperous and Fair Ontario makes smart investments that will strengthen the economy, helps create jobs for youth and takes action to eliminate the deficit by 2017-18.

The new Ontario government plans to create an Ontario Music Fund that would help support and create jobs and position the province as a leading place to record and perform music.

The new Ontario government launched its comprehensive Youth Jobs Strategy, which would help more young people find jobs and make sure employers can hire the skilled workers they need to thrive in today's economy.

The new Ontario government plans to create a fund of $100 million for 2013 - 2014, to help small, rural and Northern municipalities build roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure.

Ontario is taking steps to ensure that consumers are provided with clear information and fewer surprises when they enter into cell phone and wireless services contracts.

Ontario is making it easier to take public transit by adding more GO Train trips along the Lakeshore line.

Ontario is taking steps to provide vulnerable consumers with protection against unfair business practices of some companies that offer debt settlement services.

Ontario is taking steps to provide consumers with more protection against aggressive, high pressure, door-to-door sales tactics, especially for the sale of water heaters.

Ontario's high school graduation rate has increased for the eighth year in a row, resulting in more students gaining the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

Toronto’s congestion is a major issue affecting its reputation and its productivity. There is a pressing need for change, for new investment.

The new Ontario government is re-introducing legislation today that, if passed, would help make more local food available in markets, schools, cafeterias, grocery stores and restaurants throughout the province.

Today, Premier Wynne announced a new venture capital fund to support innovation, help build a stronger economy and create more jobs across the province.

Ontario's Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robin Williams, is advising Ontarians to be sure that their and their family's vaccinations are up to date. This is even more important when families are travelling.

Premier Wynne visited the Hospital for Sick Children and announced that we're investing $100 million over five years in the Ontario Brain Institute to improve health care for our loved ones, support research and innovation and ensure Ontario's cutting-

Premier Wynne and our Ontario Liberal team hit the ground running to strengthen our economy and create more jobs across the province.

Today, as we began the second session of the 40th Parliament of Ontario, our new Ontario government laid out our priorities building a strong job-creation economy, making the minority parliament work, and making life a little easier here in Ontario, fo

Premier Wynne joined Finance Minister Charles Sousa, Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment, Eric Hoskins, and business leaders to discuss the need to create jobs, strengthen Ontario's economy and build a fair society, for the benefit o

Premier Kathleen Wynne and her new cabinet team were sworn-in today at Queens Park.

After one year, our Action Plan for Health Care is benefiting patients and their families across Ontario by delivering better care for people and better value for money.

Ontario families will breathe a little easier: were closing coal plants in southern Ontario a year sooner, saving $95 million and ensuring cleaner air, and we're protecting more green space.

The hard work of Ontario families and businesses created 32,900 jobs in December over 82 per cent of all the jobs created in Canada showing that our plan to balance the budget so we can grow the economy and create jobs is making progress.

To keep our schools among the best in the English-speaking world while protecting the jobs of teachers and support staff and tackling the provincial deficit, we're moving forward to put students first and end uncertainty in our schools with new contrac

I want to begin by thanking you, our teachers and education support staff, for the work you do every day educating and inspiring our students and making our schools great places to learn.

When parents send their kids off to school they are putting their trust in us, and we have to get it right.

Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Innovation, accepted the final report from the Jobs and Prosperity Council this week.

Ontario Liberals released the fourth annual report highlighting the progress we've made together to help 40,000 children and their families lift themselves out of poverty including:

Today, we're celebrating the ratification of our new agreement with Ontario's doctors, which will deliver better care for patients now and keep our health care system sustainable for Ontario families in the future.

According to Statistics Canada, Ontario created 32,000 jobs in November more than half of all the jobs created in Canada showing that our Strong Action plan to protect health care and education, eliminate the deficit and build a more competitive busine

This year, were investing $128 million in home care and other community health services across the province to make it easier for our seniors to live independently at home.

Ontario is now accepting applications for road, bridge, water and wastewater projects under its Municipal Infrastructure Strategy.

We're guaranteeing GO Train riders that their train will arrive on time and if it's 15 minutes late or more, it's free.

Our government has reached a tentative agreement with Ontario's doctors that will protect and make further gains in health care while helping to balance the budget.

The McGuinty government and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) have tentatively agreed on a new Physician Services Agreement that runs to March 2014.

Our Ontario Liberal government is launching a bold new direction for immigration in Ontario in order to attract the highly skilled immigrants and investors we need to fuel economic growth and build stronger communities.

Canada and Ontario are helping transport hay from Western Canada to Ontario farmers in need.

Today, Premier McGuinty attended the Drinking Water Leadership Summit and accepted an award from the Ontario Municipal Water Association for improving the safety of our drinking water by:

Ontario Liberals launched the new Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SODF) and the renewed Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) to receive applications and support companies that drive innovation and grow Ontario's economy.

Sixteen years ago, when I was elected leader of our Party, the Ontario Liberals had won exactly one election in fifty years.

Today, the Hudak PCs and the NDP each came out with economic plans based on old ideas that dont add up.

Today, Premier McGuinty announced that you can now get your flu shot and renew prescriptions with your neighbourhood pharmacist instead of having to go see a doctor.

This weekend marks one year since we earned a mandate to deliver on our plan to protect health care and education while growing the economy and creating jobs.

Today at the annual Premier's Summit on Agri-Food Innovation, Premier McGuinty launched the $10 local food challenge to promote locally grown Ontario food and beverages and create jobs for our families.

Many of our parents and grandparents want to remain in their own homes as they get older.

We're protecting home buyers by increasing standards for home inspections so families will have the peace of mind and confidence in knowing they're making a sound purchase when buying a new home.

Protecting Public Services Act would see all broader public service employees take a two year wage freeze, so we can protect what matters most to Ontarians: education and health care

Today, Premier McGuinty visited St. Matthews Bracondale House residents to talk about what personal support workers (PSW) mean to them.

Cliffs Natural Resources has announced a $3.3-billion investment to build a chromite mine, transportation corridor and processing facility in Northern Ontario's Ring of Fire that would lead to a new generation of prosperity in the north, with thousands

Ontario Liberals are taking strong action on pay for doctors and investing the savings in care for seniors and families

The Ontario economy grew faster in 2011 than projected according to Statistics Canada.

The 2012 Ontario Budget motion has passed because Ontario Liberals showed the leadership needed to make a minority Legislature work for Ontarians.

Ontario created 46,100 full-time jobs in March, more than the rest of Canada combined

Ontario Liberals are protecting health care by asking seniors with the highest incomes to pay more for their prescription drug costs - so Ontario can invest in supports for all seniors.

For the seventh year in a row, more Ontario students are graduating from high school with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

Another, new international report has recognized Ontario as a world leader in education and our students among the best.

This week our government made more of the thoughtful choices that will see us eliminate the deficit by 2017-18.

Today in the legislature, the Hudak PCs put their extreme right-wing ideology ahead of Ontario seniors, by voting against the Ontario Liberal Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit even though it would help Ontario seniors stay in their homes longer and h

One day after the Drummond Commission released its report, Ontarians learned the opposition parties are only interested in playing divisive politics and have no serious plan to eliminate the deficit and grow the economy.

Ontario's digital economy is growing and creating the next generation of jobs for families.

Ontario is working with businesses in Kitchener-Waterloo to help make the area a global centre for digital media jobs.

Ontario is partnering with companies like Cisco Canada to attract investment, create jobs and strengthen our economy.

In the last election, only Ontario Liberals made our kids future a priority by promising to take 30% off undergraduate tuition in Ontario.

Today's Fall Economic Statementshows that Ontario is well-positioned for growth. Our responsible plan is guided

Today's Speech from the Throne laid out our plan to build a strong, competitive economy that creates good jobs and supports the services our families need.

Premier Dalton McGuinty is encouraging Ontarians to honour our veterans this Friday during Remembrance Day ceremonies.

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