News in a Nutshell (March 1 – March 5)
HST
Ont. HST funds won’t be directed to health, CBC News
Politics – Provincial
McGuinty trades bleak messages for talk of a bright new future, Globe and Mail
Misery loves by-elections, Globe and Mail
Election strategy tops agenda at Tory convention, Hudak’s first as leader, The Record
McGuinty prorogues provincial parliament, Toronto Star
Liberals and Tories retain their seats in by-election wins, Toronto Star
Conservatives face even tougher battle, Ottawa Citizen
Politics - Federal
Flaherty shifts right with business-friendly budget, Toronto Star
Cautious steps amid fragile recovery, Globe and Mail
Transfers intact, Montreal Gazette
Business
Ontario to invest $80-million in Ford plant, Globe and Mail
Scotiabank nominates David Dodge to board, Globe and Mail
New chief for GM Canada, Toronto Star
Economy
An unequal race among provinces to clean up their deficits, Globe and Mail
Border Issues
United States raises passport fees, Globe and Mail
Higher U.S. passport fees could put a damper on local tourism, Toronto Star
Energy
It’s pretty easy to be green, National Post
Bosch latest to tap Ontario’s solar market, Toronto Star
Equalization
How equalization harms Ontario, Alberta and B.C., Calgary Herald
‘Over-equalization’ crippling, Hamilton Spectator














