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Half of Ontario sports bettors plan to wager on Super Bowl LVII

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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The survey found that four in 10 (39 per cent) Ontario adults believe their sports knowledge gives them an edge in predicting outcomes.

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The survey found that four in 10 (39 per cent) Ontario adults believe their sports knowledge gives them an edge in predicting outcomes.
Over three-quarters of those who bet (77 per cent) plan to consume alcohol, cannabis, or other substances during the Super Bowl.
Encouraging news from this survey is that 88 per cent of this year’s Super Bowl bettors plan to employ at least one strategy to manage their gambling risk.
An online survey of 1,001 Ontario residents aged 18+ was completed between January 6-8, 2023, using Leger’s online panel.

8th Annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards Program Launches Today

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Monday, February 6, 2023

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TORONTO, ON, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Feb. 06, 2023 -- The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) has launched the eighth annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards program, encouraging Ontarians to nominate police personnel in their communities who have gone above and beyond their call of duty.

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TORONTO, ON, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Feb. 06, 2023 -- The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) has launched the eighth annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards program, encouraging Ontarians to nominate police personnel in their communities who have gone above and beyond their call of duty.
From February 6 – March 20, members of the public can nominate their local police heroes for one of five awards at PoliceHero.ca :
The Extra Mile Award (A uniform or civilian police service employee who has done a one-time, extraordinary act of kindness or bravery while off the job)
Community Role Model (A police officer or civilian police service employee who, in their free time, has made a notable difference in or contribution to their community over a prolonged period of time)
As a reminder, Civilian Police Service Employees include 9-1-1 dispatchers and communications personnel, court services personnel, forensics identification personnel, victim services units, special constables and many other important roles within a police service.
Ontario’s police heroes deserve to be celebrated through several diverse number of nominations highlighting the important work they do.
The stories of last year’s Police Services Hero of the Year award winners represent some of the finest individuals and teams that have chosen to dedicate their lives to the policing profession:

Ontarians disagree with private health care expansion, according to polling data

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, the Ford government announced plans to expand private, for-profit health care in Ontario.

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TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, the Ford government announced plans to expand private, for-profit health care in Ontario.
Six in ten Ontarians (59%) oppose more involvement by private for-profit health care providers, as a solution to the problems facing health care.
According to the poll, 81% of Ontarians believe the main objective of private for-profit health care companies is to make more money for their owners and shareholders.
“Enough is enough of Ford’s scheme to erode public health care for private gain,” said Coates.

Fraser Institute News Release: Canada’s combined federal-provincial debt will exceed $2 trillion in 2022/23; Ontario has the highest provincial debt as a share of economy

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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The study specifically measures net debt, which is a measure of the total debt of the federal and provincial government minus financial assets held by the government.

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The study specifically measures net debt, which is a measure of the total debt of the federal and provincial government minus financial assets held by the government.
The study finds that not only has Canada’s projected combined government debt (the federal debt and the provincial debt of all 10 provinces) nearly doubled since 2007/08, the year before the last recession, but the combined debt now equals 74.6 per cent of the Canadian economy.
Ontarians have the second-highest combined debt per person ($59,773), behind only Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
“It’s important for Canadians to understand the magnitude of the country’s combined government debt because deficits and debt today result in higher taxes in the future,” said Fuss.

New Policy Recommendations Address Pathways to Licensure for Ontario’s Underemployed Internationally Trained Physicians

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Monday, January 9, 2023

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TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Education Services (WES) and Internationally Trained Physicians of Ontario (ITPO) today announced the release of a policy paper calling for implementation of three measures to ensure that internationally trained physicians in Ontario can put their skills to work.

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TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Education Services (WES) and Internationally Trained Physicians of Ontario (ITPO) today announced the release of a policy paper calling for implementation of three measures to ensure that internationally trained physicians in Ontario can put their skills to work.
These measures include:
The WES/ITPO brief, Expanding Pathways to Licensure for Internationally Trained Physicians in Ontario: How to Get There and Why It Matters , arrives at a critical moment.
Meanwhile, a large talent pool of internationally trained physicians in Ontario is unable to work due to very limited access to appropriate pathways to licensure.
The Internationally Trained Physicians of Ontario group surveyed their members and 60% indicated they had more than 3 years of clinical experience abroad, 20% had more than 10 years of clinical experience.

Fraser Institute News Release: Ontario continues trend of uncompetitively high personal income tax rates

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

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“The recent history of personal income tax rates in Ontario is that tax increases governments promised would be temporary ended up being permanent,” said Ben Eisen, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and co-author of Broken Promises: The persistence of elevated personal and corporate income taxes in Ontario .

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“The recent history of personal income tax rates in Ontario is that tax increases governments promised would be temporary ended up being permanent,” said Ben Eisen, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and co-author of Broken Promises: The persistence of elevated personal and corporate income taxes in Ontario .
As a result of both federal and provincial tax hikes, Ontario now has the third highest top combined federal/provincial-state personal income tax rate in Canada or the United States—having jumped from 46.41 per cent in 2012 to 53.53 per cent.
Combined with federal increases, Ontario’s top income tax rate has increased by 7.12 percentage points.
When running for office in 2018, the Ford government promised to reduce Ontario’s general corporate income tax rate, but failed to deliver on this commitment.

OFL calls Ford government’s move to appeal Bill 124 decision ‘disgraceful’

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

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TORONTO, Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is outraged by the Ford government’s move to appeal the decision to strike down Bill 124.

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TORONTO, Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is outraged by the Ford government’s move to appeal the decision to strike down Bill 124.
“Bill 124 has severely impacted workers’ living standards and worsened issues like the staffing crisis in our overburdened healthcare system,” said Patty Coates, Ontario Federation of Labour President.
The OFL, as part of a coalition of over 70 unions, launched the Charter challenge against Bill 124 to defend workers’ rights.
“I’ve said it before: Bill 124 hurts workers, it hurts Ontario’s labour relations framework, and it hurts our public services,” said Coates.

Nearly Two-Thirds of Ontarians Are Spending Over 30% of Their Household Budget on Housing

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

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Conducted by Abacus Data for OREA, the Housing Affordability in Ontario: Perceptions, Impacts, And Solutions (Wave 3) report found that 64% of Ontarians spend over 30% of their household budget on housing.

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Conducted by Abacus Data for OREA, the Housing Affordability in Ontario: Perceptions, Impacts, And Solutions (Wave 3) report found that 64% of Ontarians spend over 30% of their household budget on housing.
Many Ontario families are reducing entertainment or meals out, driving less, and spending less on groceries to cut back in light of rising rates.
Utilizing surplus government lands and commercial conversions to increase housing supply and encourage development of transit-oriented communities.
More homes and more affordable choices is what will help frustrated young families finally get the keys to a new home.

OFL: New poll shows overwhelming majority of Ontarians believe health care is in crisis - most blame the Ford government

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

“The Ontario Superior Court of Justice got it right when it struck down the unconstitutional Bill 124. Appealing the decision is disrespectful to public sector workers who have -- and will continue to -- carry us through this unprecedented crisis,” added Coates.

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The online poll of 1,000 Ontarians found that 79% feel that “health care is currently in a state of crisis in Ontario,” and that 55% of Ontarians point to the Ford government as most responsible for the current situation.
“These results confirm the devastating experiences we are hearing from Ontarians: they are concerned about our health care system, and Ford is to blame.” said Patty Coates, Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) President.
“The tripledemic of COVID-19, flu, and RSV are peaking simultaneously, bringing our already struggling health care system past its breaking point.
The poll also confirmed that most Ontarians do not believe that privatization is the answer to the health care crisis.

BET99 SIGNS NEW MULTI-YEAR CANADIAN PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE AND PARTNERS TO LAUNCH NHL'S NEW FREE-TO-PLAY PREDICTIVE GAME

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

BET99 will partner with the NHL to launch their new Free-to-Play game called "NHL PrePlay", and fans in Canada can access it now at www.nhl.com/NHLPrePlay .

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BET99 will partner with the NHL to launch their new Free-to-Play game called "NHL PrePlay", and fans in Canada can access it now at www.nhl.com/NHLPrePlay .
Each game day during the NHL season, fans will be provided a set of predictive outcome-based questions.
", as well as queries using NHL Edge (Puck & Player Tracking) data, such as "Which of these players will have the hardest shot?"
"This partnership is groundbreaking for Canadian hockey and sports fans," said Jared Beber, CEO of BET99.