Conservation Ontario said the latest move by the government blindsided them, with the government pointing to a regulatory notice earlier in the year. ...
Author Archives: David Hains
Liberal leadership hopeful Coteau pledges ‘New Deal’ for cities, including charter city status
Coteau's policy plank came out just before the annual AMO conference. ...
6 in 10 Ontarians feel the government is on the wrong track, says poll
Sixty-five per cent of Ontarians disapproved of Premier Doug Ford. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Environmental advocates sound alarm on government’s proposal for wolf and coyote hunting
The PC government has revived parts of the previous Liberal government's plan on wolves and coyotes that was shelved following a public backlash. ...
Premier’s comments on missing CAMH patient highlight legal risks, says civil rights group
The premier directly commented on Zhebin Cong's potential legal proceedings on Friday. ...
Federal Liberals and provincial PCs get in war of words over legal aid funding
After Trudeau called out the provincial government in an afternoon announcement, the PCs quickly responded. ...
Bruce Power reaches tentative agreement with union, averting potential labour stoppage
The deal still requires ratification from workers, who will vote on it in late August. ...
Premier calls former mental health patient who killed roommate an ‘animal’
The premier said people with mental health issues who commit violent crimes should be treated in jail. ...
Premier outlines tax dollar and real estate concerns on Sidewalk Labs project
The premier's first public response on the issue comes at a pivotal time for the ambitious waterfront project. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Premier makes case to amalgamate regional governance
His remarks come less than two weeks before AMO. ...
Funding Portal: Who got funded — Week of July 29
Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...
Government advances data economy strategy with new discussion paper
The discussion is part of a bigger effort for Ontario to try and capitalize on opportunities in the data economy. ...
Saugeen First Nation seeks resolution to longstanding Sauble Beach land dispute
Saugeen First Nation seeks a summary judgment for legal battle that has gone on for almost thirty years. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Order of Ontario sees big delay amid government review, some worried annual awards won’t come out this year
The government promises the much-delayed awards will still come out this year, and named three prominent Tories to the panel that picks recipients. ...
Funding Portal: Who got funded — Week of July 22
Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...
Analysis: ServiceOntario misses its standards in high-growth areas while Ontarians wait
The worst ServiceOntario location in the province, Unionville, only saw Ontarians served within the standard 20 minutes one out of four times. ...
In Brief: Uncorking on the premier, and Chief Rudy Turtle signs up to run for the federal NDP
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Ombudsman urges Near North District School Board to improve its governance
Report outlined recommendations to restore public trust in the school board following concerns about its consolidation process. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
New, renewed and amended registrations for Jul. 19–26. ...
Former health minister David Caplan passes away at age 54
Caplan continued a family legacy at Queen's Park and served in multiple cabinet positions for the McGuinty government. ...
Premier to host pair of $1,000-per-person fundraisers after claiming ‘no one can influence Doug Ford’
Mike Schreiner said the fundraisers contradict the premier's claim. ...
Premier dismisses questions about influence of lobbying firm owners
The premier also shot down questions about the ongoing patronage scandal as concerns mount about trust in the government. ...
Dean French drops lawsuit against MPP Randy Hillier
Hillier expressed relief to move on from the case, and added that he has no desire to re-join the PC caucus without significant changes. ...
OPG board member with ties to Dean French resigns
One source described Coles as "massively unqualified" for the board chair position that he allegedly coveted. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
New, renewed and amended registrations for Jul. 12–19 ...
Funding Portal: Who got funded — Week of July 8
Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...
Furious Ford calls escaped CAMH patient who fled country “nutcase” and “crazy, crazy”
The patient, who was found not criminally responsible for killing his roommate because doctors say he likely has schizophrenia, has been missing for two weeks. ...
Premier’s office, not treasury board, will review pending appointments
Following the clarification from the premier's office, the official opposition slammed the process as a "joke" and "farce." ...
In Brief: A place to grow, shelter investment and Ford calls out Trudeau on trade
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
New, renewed and amended registrations for July 5–12. ...
COF 2019: Premier defends response to patronage scandal, says Treasury Board will conduct review
The premier continued to evade questions regarding a possible independent review of government appointments. ...
Unionized workers at Bruce Power warn of potential labour stoppage
The union representing 25 per cent of Bruce Power's workforce says that there's been a lack of progress on substantive labour issues, with only two days of conciliation remaining. ...
COF 2019: Ford and other premiers look to cut regulations and exemptions, pressure Ottawa
Health transfers and energy issues were top of mind in Saskatoon. ...
COF 2019: Premier emerges from low-key summer to take on Ottawa at premiers’ conference
One year after Ford's debut on the national stage he has many more allies, but his popularity is much lower. ...
Premier addresses patronage scandal for first time, says citizens aren’t concerned by it
In Calgary, at his first availability since the scandal broke, the premier charged that only the media cares about the patronage appointments. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Monday, July 8. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Funding Portal: Who got funded — Week of June 24
Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...
Liberals call for transparency from premier’s office in patronage scandal
The premier's office declined to address whether it would make any integrity commissioner investigation public. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, July 4. ...
In Brief: Cannabis retail requirements get tougher and the Greenbelt Council pushes back
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
OPG continues U.S. expansion with Cube Hydro purchase, regulatory approvals remain
OPG says it's seeking scale and efficiencies in its U.S. acquisitions. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, July 2. ...
Ontario Court of Appeal rules carbon backstop is constitutional in 4–1 decision
The provincial government has vowed to fight the legal battle all the way to the Supreme Court. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, June 27. ...
Premier’s office faces opposition calls for independent investigations amid escalating appointments scandal
The premier's office said it will review "pending appointments," but wouldn't commit to actively looking at past appointments or supporting an independent investigation. ...
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