The survey, conducted Feb. 20–22 among 1,000 Ontarians, shows Ford’s overall job approval at just 30 per cent, with 66 per cent disapproving. Discontent is deepest on the issues most closely tied to everyday life: 71 per cent disapprove of the government’s handling of the cost of living and housing affordability, while healthcare disapproval sits at 70 per cent.
Under Gale’s four-city concept, Lincoln, West Lincoln, Grimsby, Pelham and Wainfleet would form one municipality; Welland, Thorold and Port Colborne another; Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Fort Erie a third; while St. Catharines would remain a standalone city. The alternative would see all 12 municipalities amalgamated into one.
In a report released Feb. 12, the board argues that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is “at an inflection point” and faces “persistent challenges” after nearly two decades in operation.
Siemens Energy Canada Limited was registered in-house by Arne Wohlschlegel, their president and managing director for Canada.
The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.
The east Toronto seat became vacant earlier this month after former NDP deputy leader Doly Begum stepped down to run federally for the Liberals in the overlapping riding.
The federal announcement comes against a backdrop of ongoing friction between Ottawa and Queen’s Park over immigration control.
Both Premier Doug Ford and Ontario Immigration Minister David Piccini have repeatedly called for more autonomy over Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), arguing the province should be able to retain workers that companies have trained.
McMillan Vantage consultant Laura Kurkimaki registered to lobby on behalf of The Vector Institute this past week.
Asked what would happen if an employer simply ignored the new requirements, Piccini said contraventions of the Employment Standards Act can lead to convictions and fines of up to $100,000.
