Archive - Sep 24, 2009

First Nation leaders trying to protect tax exemption treaty rights as Ontario plans HST

From CBC.ca 

Ont. aboriginal leaders demand exemption from HST

September 23, 2009 - By Krista Erickson

Some Ontario First Nations leaders are urging the federal government to take their treaty rights into account when implementing the harmonized sales tax (HST) in Ontario and exempt them completely from the new tax.

Ontario programs supporting organizations and communities in constructing "green" facilities

Ontario press release 

Ontario Supports Local Investments in Green Energy - McGuinty government initiatives creates locally led green energy opportunities

September 23, 2009

Ontario will be providing assistance to community groups looking to build new green generation and to municipalities that might face extra infrastructure costs as green energy facilities are built. These two programs represent steps five and six in Ontario's ten steps to green energy which will open investment and opportunities in Ontario's green economy.