Healthcare topped Ontario's lobbying activity this week, accounting for 10 per cent of all registrations filed between October 17 and October 23.

The new role gives Cho responsibilities supporting the education minister, less than four months after his departure from cabinet. Cho now joins MPPs Jess Dixon and Billy Pang as parliamentary assistant to the Education ministry.

“Make no mistake, we will not raise taxes [or] cut health care spending to balance our books,” he said.

For Ontario's automotive industry, the governments are directing $2.5 billion toward protecting existing manufacturing operations while helping automakers transition toward electric and connected vehicles.

A source familiar with the plans told QP Briefing that the two leaders will be joined in Ottawa by their respective finance and industry ministers to unveil a support package designed to help businesses and workers navigate ongoing trade disruptions.

The proposed changes will be included in an upcoming package of legislation expected to be introduced during the fall session at Queen's Park.

Under the changes, the province will appoint the chairs of Durham, Halton, Muskoka, Peel, Waterloo and York regions, as well as the warden of Simcoe County. Niagara's regional chair is already appointed by the province.