Finance News Archive
12-Oct-2005
- 'Ontario finance minister resigns amid police probe into business dealings (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News) TORONTO (CP) - Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty's government was dealt a devastating blow late Tuesday as Finance Minister Greg Sorbara resigned just hours after he was named in a warrant as part of an ongoing RCMP investigation.
- 'Tanzania calls for joint east African finance ministry (People's Daily) Tanzania has called for a joint east African Finance ministry to pave way for a common currency for the three east African countries, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
- 'Finance board debate focuses on taxes, surplus (The Stamford Advocate) STAMFORD -- Republican Board of Finance candidates said last night during a debate that they want to manage the city better and lower taxes, while Democrats said they have the expertise and the solutions needed to address issues.
- 'Dawson proposes changing finance department of school district (Benton Courier) In his first school board meeting since becoming interim superintendent of the Benton School District, Dr. Fred Dawson recommended a reorganization of the district's finance department, which he says will save the district about $20,000 annually.
- 'Ontario finance minister proclaims innocence as he attends throne speech (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News) TORONTO (CP) - Greg Sorbara, who resigned as Ontario's finance minister under a cloud, insisted Wednesday he's innocent and knows nothing of the allegations that led him to step down from the most influential position in cabinet.
- 'Ontario finance minister resigns amid police probe (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Ontario's Finance Minister Greg Sorbara resigned late on Tuesday after police issued a search warrant that said he was subject to an investigation into a property transaction.