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'I don't know why they're not cooperating' — Ford says Barrie area municipalities must work together on boundary expansion
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'I don't know why they're not cooperating' — Ford says Barrie area municipalities must work together on boundary expansion

"Work together, this is what we do here in Ontario. We need more industrial land [that will] create opportunities for the whole region. Forget about this invisible border," Ford said.

Ontario homebuilding way behind compared to population growth: Moffatt
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Ontario homebuilding way behind compared to population growth: Moffatt

Using demographic projections for Ontario, housing expert Mike Moffatt determined the recent spike in non-permanent residents necessitated the construction of 180,000 new homes last year, but the province only reported 89,297 builds.

Ford calls on Trudeau to boost infrastructure funding, remove regulatory barriers and scrap carbon tax
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Ford calls on Trudeau to boost infrastructure funding, remove regulatory barriers and scrap carbon tax

Ford laid out his list of demands in a letter to Trudeau that was published on Tuesday.

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Political firestorm brews ahead of carbon tax jump on April 1
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Political firestorm brews ahead of carbon tax jump on April 1

The carbon tax is set to increase to $80 on April 1, but what does that actually mean? And why are Canada’s premiers complaining when the federal government says most people actually financially benefit from the policy? iPolitics has you covered.

New report warns of dire economic consequences from Ottawa's decision to lower maximum interest rate
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New report warns of dire economic consequences from Ottawa's decision to lower maximum interest rate

A new report commissioned by the Canadian Lenders Association warns that capping the maximum allowable rate of interest for loans to 35 per cent may lead to significant job losses and economic damage, but advocacy groups say high rates are never the way to go.

N.L. premier Furey joins colleagues in call for Ottawa to pause April 1 carbon tax hike
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N.L. premier Furey joins colleagues in call for Ottawa to pause April 1 carbon tax hike

Furey joins several other provincial colleagues in calling for a pause, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his support for Newfoundland and Labrador’s position.

New poll shows the PCs still out in front but facing challenges in battlegrounds
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New poll shows the PCs still out in front but facing challenges in battlegrounds

“The Tories are doing well, but they're not crushing it,” said David Valentin, principal at Liaison Strategies.

Ford announces $50 million for Windsor interchange that will connect to Nextstar plant
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Ford announces $50 million for Windsor interchange that will connect to Nextstar plant

"As the region's economy expands, we need to ensure we're building the infrastructure to keep up with this growth," Premier Doug Ford said Monday.

Average asking rent prices reach $2,193 in February, up 10.5% from 2023
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Average asking rent prices reach $2,193 in February, up 10.5% from 2023

The report says asking rents in Canada have increased overall by a total of 21 per cent, or an average of $384 per month, from two years ago, just before the start of interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada.

Who's Lobbying for Whom: Health care leads the way in new registrations
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Who's Lobbying for Whom: Health care leads the way in new registrations

A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner.

Milton gets cash for surpassing housing target
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Milton gets cash for surpassing housing target

The announcement comes as the fast-growing town prepares for a provincial byelection.

Don't expect a big spending Ontario budget in 2024, say insiders
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Don't expect a big spending Ontario budget in 2024, say insiders

Insiders are anticipating a restrained budget focused on health care and infrastructure.