Conclusion

The enormity of the problems, only indicated here in several examples, are daunting despite economic and employment growth.  Yet these problems are either not elaborated in public debate or see proposed solutions that have been far too small and timid.  If we are to realize progressive change and job expansion it will take imaginative initiatives and substantive government intervention.

In this submission, the Ontario Federation of Labour has tried to point to a different direction than the one Ontario has experienced to date.  Our job strategy ideas would require a break from the “leave it to the market” ideology.  In its place they suggest thoughtful government policies and actions with the goal of linking economic development to the creation of good, secure and safe jobs such that all may enjoy a better quality of life.

Respectfully submitted,

Ontario Federation of Labour

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