- May 22, 2019Based 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.
- April 2, 2019This report compares the LIFT credit to a minimum wage increase.
- March 19, 2019This is a commentary that reviews Ontario’s service fees. The FAO compiled a list of over 1,100 service fees charged by the Province.
- March 6, 2019This report provides an updated assessment of Ontario’s health spending.
- February 26, 2019This report reviews Ontario’s spending requirements for the 2018-2019 Supply Bill.
- February 14, 2019This report is a commentary that provides an updated comparison of Ontario government revenue, spending, deficit and net debt with that of other provinces.
- February 5, 2019This report is a commentary that reviews Ontario’s labour market performance in 2018.
- January 31, 2019This report is an assessment of the personal income of Ontarians.
- December 10, 2018The Fall 2018 Economic and Budget Outlook provides the FAO’s latest economic forecast and an updated assessment of the Province’s fiscal outlook.
- October 16, 2018This report finds that by cancelling the cap and trade program, the Province’s annual budget balance will worsen by a cumulative total of $3.0 billion over the next four years.









