Watson is one of Canada’s leading economic consulting firms. Established in 1982, we offer a comprehensive range of fiscal planning and policy services to clients in government and the private sector throughout Ontario and beyond. Our unique and dynamic team of specialists has assisted clients from over 250 municipalities, utilities and school boards, as well as private industry, and senior levels of government, to frame their financial and economic strategies. Watson is widely recognized as a leading authority on the fiscal aspects of the municipal government and school board sector. The firm has earned its reputation for quality of analysis, as well as pragmatic and insightful interpretation of the issues we address. We are well known for achieving results that translate into successful outcomes for our clients.

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