shockedcanadian
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This is the usual result of Police States. I found this grassroots article while surfing Ontarioseconomic data which is FAR worse than most understand. Notice that few mention the covert poloce state and their controls in oir economy? It's startling how well the Stasi have gamed this system with little to no attention paod. Don't blame people like me, we are the victims of the enforced caste when we should have been allowed.to ply our efforts and ambitions. If America decides to further protect against the abuses of their citzens and economy, you will one day be able to buy the Police State of Ontario at pennies to the dollar. Ontario is in trouble. It’s time to reverse the decline of this proud province and chart a new course
The result? Ontario today faces mounting challenges that require serious, principled action:
The result? Ontario today faces mounting challenges that require serious, principled action:
- Stagnant productivity and weak economic growth. For too long, Ontario has lagged behind North American and global competitors in productivity gains. If Ontario were an American state, it would rank as the fifth-poorest. Our GDP per capita now trails every G7 country except Italy. Ontario needs bold leadership to unlock private-sector dynamism and reclaim its place as Canada’s economic powerhouse.
- A tax and regulatory burden that strangles opportunity. High taxes and over-regulation are driving investment away. Ontario should be competing to be the most attractive economy in North America, but instead, businesses face hurdles at every turn—from punitive tax rates to slow permitting processes and unclear rules that frustrate entrepreneurs and benefit established corporate interests.
- A housing market in crisis. Young Ontarians are increasingly shut out of homeownership, with prices that have spiralled out of reach. The dream of owning a home and starting a family—once a cornerstone of Ontario life—is slipping away. Even rental markets are tightening, leaving families struggling to find stability.
- State capacity deficits. Even when governments promise big things—whether new transit lines, hospital expansions, or other critical infrastructure—delivery often falls far short of expectations. Ontario lacks the state capacity and a competent elite that represents the common good to execute large, complex projects efficiently and transparently. This failure not only wastes taxpayer dollars but also delays the infrastructure needed for future growth.
- Flight of talent. We are seeing a troubling trend: young people leaving Ontario for other provinces and across the border, drawn by better opportunities and more affordable lives. This brain drain is a stark warning sign that we are failing to provide the environment necessary for the next generation to succeed and prosper here at home.
- Family formation under pressure. Starting a family or finding a partner has become increasingly difficult. The high cost of living, eroding public safety, limited access to affordable childcare, and growing economic uncertainty mean that many young couples are delaying or downsizing their plans for the families they want. A society that cannot support its young families risks its long-term vitality.