Reports




  1. Report
    June 25, 2019
    This report is a commentary that assesses the impact of an economic downturn on the government’s budget plan.
  2. Report
    May 22, 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.
  3. Report
    February 14, 2019
    This report is a commentary that provides an updated comparison of Ontario government revenue, spending, deficit and net debt with that of other provinces.
  4. Report
    December 10, 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.
  5. Report
    September 18, 2018
    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.
  6. Report
    May 2, 2018
    This report provides the FAO’s latest assessment of Ontario’s economy and the government’s fiscal outlook.
  7. Report
    December 11, 2017
    This report provides the FAO’s latest economic forecast and an updated assessment of the Province’s fiscal outlook.
  8. Report
    October 19, 2017
    This report provides a projection of Ontario’s fiscal position to 2050.
  9. Report
    September 6, 2017
    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.
  10. Report
    August 17, 2017
    This report provides a commentary on the government’s optimistic revenue forecast over the next two years given its spending plans.