When the global recession hit, the province took action. Ontario's new tax system, including HST, has already delivered results — our economy is turning the corner and jobs are coming back for hardworking families.
Since HST was introduced a year ago:
- 74,000 new jobs have been created in Ontario.
- Ontario's real GDP increased by 2.8 per cent in 2010, and RBC's recent forecast predicts 2011 will bring our highest growth rate since 2000.
- The unemployment rate has declined to 7.9 per cent.
Learn more about the personal and business income tax cuts and credits that could benefit you.
