Your analysis would be improved with comparative figures. Am I correct in noting that the two jurisdictions are growing at about the same rate with Ontario growth > Michigan? How does this fit with your observation of Ontario as 'ashes into a heap'?  You can of course site sources if you disagree.

https://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/gdp_state/2017/_images/qgsp0517.png

Is the Conference Board of Canada reliable or is it anti business?

http://www.conferenceboard.ca/press/newsrelease/16-12-08/ontario_s_economy_will_continue_to_do_well_in_2017.aspx