Category : Budgets
Assessing the Impact of an Economic Downturn on Ontario’s Finances
This report is a commentary that assesses the impact of an economic downturn on the government’s budget plan.
Economic and Budget Outlook, Spring 2019
Based on the FAO’s outlook for slower economic and revenue growth, and incorporating the government’s spending plans, the FAO projects Ontario’s budget deficit would decrease to $10.8 billion in 2019-20, down modestly from $11.7 billion in 2018-19.
Comparing Ontario's Fiscal Position with Other Provinces: 2017-18
This report is a commentary that provides an updated comparison of Ontario government revenue, spending, deficit and net debt with that of other provinces.
Economic and Budget Outlook, Fall 2018
The Fall 2018 Economic and Budget Outlook provides the FAO’s latest economic forecast and an updated assessment of the Province’s fiscal outlook.
Update on Ontario’s Credit Rating
This is an update on Ontario’s credit rating, which is determined by four major international credit rating agencies, based on their assessments of the province’s economic and financial outlook.
Economic and Budget Outlook, Spring 2018
This report provides the FAO’s latest assessment of Ontario’s economy and the government’s fiscal outlook.
Economic and Fiscal Outlook, Fall 2017 Update
This report provides the FAO’s latest economic forecast and an updated assessment of the Province’s fiscal outlook.
Long-term Budget Outlook 2017
Ontario’s Debt Reduction Commitment Based on Unlikely Assumptions
In this report, the FAO projects that Ontario’s net debt will increase by $76 billion over the next five years to approximately $392 billion in 2021-22.
Optimistic Revenue Projection Underpins Government’s Balanced Budget Plan
This report provides a commentary on the government’s optimistic revenue forecast over the next two years given its spending plans.
The Financial Accountability Office was established by the Financial Accountability Officer Act, 2013.
