Ontario and Finance Minister Charles Sousa

Finance Minister Charles Sousa: The report, released by Finance Minister Charles Sousa, predicts Ontario's real Gross Domestic Product will average 2.1 per cent growth between 2014 and 2035, compared with 2.2 per cent nationally, 2.4 per cent in the U.S. and 3.1 per cent globally, according to CTV. "The report has highlighted some challenges, some of the things that we must address," said Sousa and - A shrinking work force combined with an aging population will pose challenges for Ontario's economy, which is expected to grow at a slower rate than the national or U.S. average in the next two decades, according to a report released Wednesday. The number of seniors in Ontario is expected to nearly double to 4.1 million by 2035, which the report warns will increase the demand on public services, especially health care, social services and infrastructure. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.