FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 6, 2018
SIMCOE – Ontario’s Government for the People is continuing to take action in restoring trust and accountability in the province’s finances.
On Aug. 29, a three-week online public consultation, Planning for Prosperity: A Consultation for the People was launched to complement the line-by-line review of all provincial programs and services.
“Premier Doug Ford and our government are committed to restoring accountability and trust in how taxpayers’ money is spent,” said Hon. Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board of Ontario, who is overseeing the initiative. “These consultations and the line-by-line review will help us improve public services so that Ontarians have confidence that their money is being spent with prudence and care.”
“I encourage Haldimand-Norfolk residents to submit their input to the consultation process,” said Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. “This is a unique opportunity to find savings for the benefit of all.”
Ontarians will have the opportunity to rank the importance and effectiveness of a range of government services. This survey will allow people, including members of the Ontario Public Service, to suggest new ideas to transform the way those services are delivered, in an open and transparent forum.
The survey can be accessed at https://www.ontario.ca/page/consultation-review-ontario-government-spending
Quick Facts
- Planning for Prosperity will run from Aug. 29 to Sept. 21, as part of the government’s comprehensive line-by-line review of all government programs and services.
- On Aug. 10, EY Canada was chosen as the successful applicant to conduct the line-by-line review after a thorough evaluation, and based on the selection criteria set out in the public request for bids. The review will provide a detailed analysis of current spending, benchmark against other jurisdictions, and identify areas for improvement, including efficiencies and cost savings.
- Ontario has the highest subnational debt of any jurisdiction in the world. The line-by-line review will establish a more sustainable baseline to ensure a fiscally- healthy government for future generations.
- Learn about the progress we’re making delivering on our promise to take decisive action to address Ontario’s urgent issues here.
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For more information, contact MPP Toby Barrett at 519-428-0446 or toby.barrett@pc.ola.org