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Author Archives: Brian Platt

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What was asked in question period

For Tuesday, April 5, 2016. ...

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05.04.2016 Brian Platt 0 0

Your afternoon recap

The premier meets with Black Lives Matters protesters, and the province steps up math instruction in schools. ...

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04.04.2016 Brian Platt 0 0

Your legislative tip sheet

New bills, regulations and other legislative miscellanea. ...

Government, News
04.04.2016 Brian Platt 0 0

Ranked ballots arrive as government introduces municipal elections bill

Municipal Affairs Minister Ted McMeekin said he hopes the changes to municipal elections will foster "a higher level of decency." ...

Government, News
04.04.2016 election reform, municipal elections, Ranked ballot Brian Platt 0 0

Province cancels planned drug cost changes for seniors

The hike in the cost of the Ontario Drug Benefit deductible for those above the low-income threshold was originally planned to take effect on Aug. 1. ...

Health and COVID-19, News
04.04.2016 Eric Hoskins, Ontario Drug Benefit Brian Platt 0 0

A conversation with Paul Dubé, Ontario’s new ombudsman

Dubé emphasizes his collaborative style and focus on building trust and credibility with public agencies — and also confirms he won't be quite the presence on Twitter that his predecessor was. ...

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01.04.2016 Brian Platt 0 0

A big day for the sharing economy: MaRS report, Ottawa bylaws, and a new Hudak bill

The provincially-commissioned MaRS report on the sharing economy is very similar to the Uber-legalizing proposal Ottawa city councillors will soon be voting on. ...

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31.03.2016 Brian Platt 0 0

NDP calls for broad consultation on political fundraising reform

In an open letter, Andrea Horwath said any reforms should have "widespread consensus beyond the governing party and indeed beyond the parties themselves." ...

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31.03.2016 Brian Platt 0 0

Mike Harris on Rob Ford: ‘A breathe of fresh air’ at City Hall

The former premier's speech at the funeral delivered a staunch defence of Ford's time as mayor, and drew parallels between himself and Ford. ...

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30.03.2016 Brian Platt 0 0

Province prepares for key April meeting on Great Lakes water diversion

The province has already released a technical review that found "key deficiencies" in the proposal by a Wisconsin city outside the Great Lakes basin to take drinking water from Lake Michigan. ...

Energy and the Environment, News
30.03.2016 Brian Platt 0 0
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