While the Premier said the government was not minimizing the glitch's impact, the social services minister continued to insist the implementation of the new computer system was fine. ...
Daily Archives: December 2, 2014
Ontario to shine light on extent of women on corporate boards
Finance Minister Charles Sousa has announced Ontario will require companies to disclose the number of women on their boards of directors and in executive positions. ...
Amended accountability bill scales back ombudsman’s municipal oversight, tightens lobbying rules
The NDP pushed for amendments to make the patient ombudsman more independent and strength the child advocate's mandate, but the Liberals voted them down. ...
Banning of paid plasma donations gains broad support
Both inside and outside the house, Bill 21 finds approval and seems headed for certain third-reading passage. ...
Heard: Ann Cavoukian’s permanent replacement will have to wait until 2015
...
Seen: Ministry should show expenses to justify new hunting surcharge: Yurek
...
Heard: Toronto lawyer William Sullivan wins award from Legal Aid Ontario
...
TransCanada gets toll deals with Enbridge, Union Gas and Gaz Métro
NEB approval also allows the company to expand its gas pipeline system in Ontario and Quebec and fill it will shale gas from the United States. ...
Liberals and Tories tied in popular vote, a poll finds
But the Grits would still be ahead in seats, although in a minority government, Forum Research survey finds; in interesting twist, Olivia Chow as NDP leader would improve the party's standing slightly. ...
Regulatory Manager
Primus Canada - Toronto, CA ...
Heard: Bill 7 unanimously passes second reading
...
Child care bill passes final reading, with NDP in support, Tories opposed
The Progressive Conservatives took up the cause of unlicensed daycare organizations who opposed the bill, saying it would eliminate 140,000 daycare spaces. ...
What was asked in question period
What was asked in Question Period ...
Heard: CUPE rallies against cuts to Northern Ontario hospital
...
Nurses’ union calls on provincial government to make workplaces safer
Ontario Nurses' Association applauds recent decision by Ontario Labour Relations Board and says more action is needed by Ministry of Labour after stabbing at Brockville Mental Health Centre. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, Dec. 2. ...