“Leaders are judged by whether they leave the place in better shape than they found it. So how has Mr. McGuinty done? Let’s see. He inherited a $5-billion deficit and promised to wipe it out; now it’s $14.4-billion. He promised to keep a lid on spending; during his term in office, spending per person, in real terms, went up 50 per cent. The province’s debt doubled. Back in 2003, Ontario’s low electricity rates were a competitive advantage; now its rates are among the highest in North America. Ontario’s economy used to be on top; now Newfoundland is sending us equalization payments” — Margaret Wente. Globe and Mail
