Notice of News Conference - New report from Centre for Spatial Economics details employment impacts of 2012 Ontario Budget, compares economic impacts of spending cuts vs. tax increases

TORONTO, April 17, 2012 /CNW/ - Robin Somerville, Director of the Centre for Spatial Economics (C4SE), will speak at a news conference April 18 to release a new report detailing the impact of Budget 2012 on the Ontario economy over the next six years.

Date:	Wednesday, April 18
Time:	2:30 p.m.
Place:	Media Studio, Main Legislative Building, Queen's Park TORONTO, Ontario

C4SE provides economic models, analysis and forecasts for eight provincial governments, including the Government of Ontario. The report, commissioned by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, also details the relative impacts on growth and jobs of different budget choices.

OPSEU Political Economist Randy Robinson will introduce Mr. Somerville.

Randy Robinson [phone] (cell)