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Province on the hook after judge rules frequent lockdowns are ‘cruel and unusual treatment’

Lockdowns have been a recurring problem in Ontario jails, due in large part to staffing shortages. ...

Who’s lobbying for whom

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Municipal affairs minister takes a stand on paid campaign volunteers, then reverses it

McMeekin is also weighing other potential changes to municipal election rules, such as a mandatory ban on corporate and union donations. ...

Horwath warns proposed fundraising reforms could stifle free speech

NDP leader also zeroed in on what she saw as loopholes in the government’s proposed changes for contributions. ...

Cap and trade likely to cause higher electricity prices, power producers say

Twenty-eight per cent of the province’s electricity capacity comes from fossil-fuel-fired sources, according to the Independent Electricity System Operator, and natural gas prices are set to be hiked under Ontario's comi ...

Seen: Private member’s eating disorder awareness bill passes second reading

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What was asked in question period

For Thursday, May 12. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, May 12. ...

Who’s lobbying for whom

The following lobbyist consultants recently registered or renewed their registration with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. In each case, the name of the client is provided. New Registrations Devan Sommervill ...

Seen: Private member’s eating disorder awareness bill passes second reading

A private member's bill to establish a provincial eating disorder awareness week passed second reading on Thursday and is slated for some committee scrutiny. Should it pass, Liberal MPP Glenn Thibeault's Bill 189 woul ...