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9 | Thursday, May 4 , 2 0 1 7 | O A K V IL L E B E A V E R | w w w .insideH A LTO N .com Balanced budget w ont reduce debt continued from p.4 foster business competitive ness to allows com m unities like Oakville to thrive. For example, the Chamber president charges the Province w on't be following through on its promised scheduled corporate income tax reductions. "It was estimated that over the next 10 years, Ontario w ould benefit from increased capital investment of $47 billion, increased annual incom es of $29.4 billion and nearly 600,000 net new jobs that probably w on't happen without those promised tax cuts," said Sawyer. Meanwhile, Oakville Mayor Rob Burton views the budget differently and says he' s pleased to see the provincial government commit to increased infrastructure funding and finding solutions for Ontario' s housing crisis. "What is most evident after reviewing this budget is the Province has done a hne job listening. It is truly a good feeling to have ^ M c CANADIAN PET CO N N EC TIO N D C Healthier | Foods for Healthier Pets End of Season B low out Sale MAY 27 Treats at Upper Middle store only $5 Leashes $5 1500 Upper Middle Rd.W 361 C o rn w all Road (at Third Line) (Whole Foods Plaza - behind Shoppers) 905-847-3299 For all your other pet needs shop our online store: 905-815-0320 w w w .C anadianPetC onnection.com Oakville Mayor Rob Burton a provincial government that is listening to what its municipal leaders have to say about the challenges in their communities," stated Burton, in a media release. The budget reinforced a number of the reforms announced previously by the Province to "cool Ontario' s soaring housing market," Burton said, as dealing with widespread offshore speculation and encouraging a vacant homes tax are priorities for Oakville' s sustained livability. Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn "I was also pleased to see the Province exploring the option of an additional tax on serviced, approved development land currently left vacant by developers," said Burton. "Recent changes to the structure of the gas tax will also go a long way in helping Oakville provide highquality public transit to our residents." Overall, the budget addresses many of the main concerns brought forward see Politicians on p.16 H EATING & CO O LIN G Don't sweat it and be co nfid en t know ing you are in good hands. AIRE ONE fa cto rytra in e d and licensed experts w ill com plete yo u r installation in 1 day and pro vide same day em ergency service. A IR E O N E' It's all about C o m fo rt Call to schedule a FREENo Obligation visit with our Energy Management Experts Trusted by 120,000 Homeowners like you since 1990 Carrier Award Winners o f 2013,2014,2015 and 2016 (905) 849-4998 W agJag n D E A L S YOU LOVE s FOR LESS **** /jjTfSTEVEN SO N\VH ELTON M a c D O N A L D & S W A N LLP PERSONAL INJURY W H A T ARE YOU W A IT IN G FOR? S ta rt saving a t W agJag.com + MEDICAL MALPRACTICE h ea lth y i ea L s h o pM P Handmade French and other European meals to take home. Excellent selection of products from France and Quebec. Visit French Lunch to have a unique culinary experience! Experienced Trial Lawyers Serving Oakville, Milton and Burlington 9 0 5 .8 4 2 .3 8 3 8 SW Lawyersca 1540 Cornwall Road O O 0 W W W .FR EN C H LU N C H .C A 1 8 7 C r o ss a v e n u e , O a k v ille · 9 0 5 . 3 8 8 . 9 9 8 8