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Ford Unveils $11 Billion Relief Package for Businesses

4/7/2025

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled an ambitious $11 billion relief package aimed at bolstering businesses hit hard by U.S. tariffs. This comprehensive plan features a six-month tax deferral, injecting $9 billion into cash flow, alongside a $2 billion rebate for safe employers through the WSIB. Ford underscored the urgency of fostering a competitive economy in the face of global trade hurdles.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled an ambitious $11 billion relief package aimed at bolstering businesses hit hard by U.S. tariffs. This comprehensive plan features a six-month tax deferral, injecting $9 billion into cash flow, alongside a $2 billion rebate for safe employers through the WSIB. Ford underscored the urgency of fostering a competitive economy in the face of global trade hurdles.