Billy Denault is the Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP. (Billyl Denault photo)
Ontario’s fall economic statement has been tabled, and shows a projected deficit, projected GDP growth and several tax and investment measures.
When it comes to key impact areas in the riding, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP Billy Denault says there will be significant investments.
Q: The fall economic statement puts a focus on Ontario’s manufacturing, forestry and critical mineral sector from American tariffs economic uncertainty.
What specific benefit can workers in the riding expect to see, particularly for local employers in forestry, manufacturing, defense-related industries and supplier networks connected to CFB Petawawa?
Q: The province is reaffirming the $210 billion infrastructure plan while running projected deficits.
What infrastructure projects in Renfrew County and the Upper Ottawa Valley, are priorities for the government, and how will the economic statement improve transportation, housing and development in the area?
Q: Affordability is a huge concern for everyone in the area.
Why should residents in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke be confident this spending will deliver results and benefits to the area while the province is projecting a $16.9 billion deficit?
The economic statement was presented in Queen’s Park on Oct. 29.