Re. Ontario's Debt, Canada's Woes, December 22, 2011

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Re. Ontario's Debt, Canada's Woes, December 22, 2011

The Globe and Mail

Letter published December 23, 2011: Cuts, Context
Ontario's Debt, Canada's Woes by Andrea Mandell-Campbell, December 22, 2011

It's misguided to blame Ontario's debt on full-day kindergarten instead of the billions of dollars being spent on yet more corporate tax cuts (Ontario's Debt, Canada's Woes - Dec. 22). Not only will these tax cuts cost $2. 4-billion a year, Ontarians will see little if any return on investment in terms of job creation. Research continues to demonstrate that investment in early learning, by contrast, contributes to student success, which will lead to increased productivity and a stronger economy. The evidence couldn't be clearer as to how Ontario can decrease its debt. It surely isn't on the backs of young children about to start school.

Sam Hammond, President
Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario

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