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Economic ImpactMost foreign countries have policies encouraging local content when awarding a contract paid for with public funds. The average multiplier for a Canadian payroll is 3.5x — a Canadian manufacturer with a payroll of $15 million ripples more than $50 million through the local economy. Economic Benefits to Ontario Of Thunder Bay Production of TTC Subway CarsEstimated Economic Benefit of madeincanada production of TTC subway cars – 2,845 person years employment, $136 million wages, salaries and taxable benefits, $51 million Ontario Tax Revenues, $34 million Federal Tax Revenues. 
Thunder Bay City Council Supports Made in Ontario ResolutionThunder Bay City Council agreed April 24, 2006 to support the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce ‘Made in Ontario/Canada’ resolution. 
A Citizens Appeal to Ontario PremierWhen Ontario and Canadian taxpayers are funding major public [transportation] projects such as those in Ottawa and Toronto, shouldn’t those dollars be used to the full advantage of Ontarians and Canadians? 
Major breakthrough achieved in campaign to boost jobs and economy in Thunder Bay!The Toronto Transit Commission has voted to commence negotiations with Bombardier Transportation for the supply of 232 new subway cars for Toronto's subway system. 
4,049 letters to Ontario Premier McGuintyDoes the Premier know that currently only Zimbabwe and Canada have no Domestic Buy Agreement? Surely we can do better! 
City, Chamber and Unions step up actionPressure is mounting to save jobs in Thunder Bay. The city’s mayor, the chamber president and the Canadian auto workers have launched actions aimed at ensuring a Made in Canada approach for rail car manufacturing in Ontario. Level the Playing FieldIt’s not a well-known fact, but Canadian manufacturers and suppliers face an uphill battle when bidding for projects against competitors from other countries – even when the competition is on Canadian soil. 
The Domino EffectWe’ve all heard the arguments. “We’re paying too much taxes,” says one group. “We’re spending them in the wrong places,” says another. But either way, it’s a subject of universal debate. 
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