What was asked and answered in question period on Dec. 18, 2018. ...
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A year-in-review with Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner
We looked back at 2018, looked forward to 2019, and found out how Schreiner is spending the holidays. ...
In brief: Education Minister responds to cuts, buck-a-beer sees hyperinflation and thanks for the fish
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Government tables legislation to keep OPG workers on the job
The NDP won't grant unanimous consent, but says the legislation will pass by Thursday. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Dec. 17, 2018. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Order in council being prepared to recall legislature for Monday
The legislative recall is in response to a legal strike position from OPG workers. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Dec. 14, 2018. ...
OPS exit package fact sheet hints at staff reductions
Eligible civil servants are "strongly encouraged" to apply for the exit packages. ...
Elections Ontario filings show parties’ different advertising approaches and third parties’ financing
The records show large donations from corporations to Ontario Proud. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Dec. 12, 2018. ...
Hydro One pushes back with appeal amid week of bad news
The company is trying to salvage its landmark $6.7-billion acquisition, but also faced a credit rating warning. ...
In Brief: A Grand Old Lady, cannabis restrictions and a hospice announcement
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
First ministers’ meeting goes sideways with last-minute climate change spat
The premier accused the prime minister of moving the goalposts on climate change targets. ...
First ministers’ meeting goes forward as provincial-federal tension lingers
The prelude to the meeting had been so rancorous that it was something of an accomplishment that it began without a hitch. ...
Premier’s office threatens to walk away from first ministers’ meeting
The premier’s office is engaging in diplomatic brinksmanship in order to try and add agenda items. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Dec. 6, 2018. ...
BREAKING: Hydro One’s $6.7B Avista deal falls apart, with U.S. regulators citing concerns about political interference
This week, Energy Minister Greg Rickford called a reporter's question about government meddling in Hydro One a "trap." ...
AG report 2018: Lysyk calls out Waterfront Toronto, but adds that the agency needs more power
The AG’s report criticized the agency over its partnership with Google. ...
AG report 2018: Darlington on-time and on-budget, but faces significant risks
If the risks materialize the project could exceed the $12.8 billion budget, Lysyk warns. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Dec. 5, 2018. ...
In Brief: Premier attacks ‘media party,’ mass land sell-off, and former energy minister testifies at select committee
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Ford doubles down on Ron Taverner appointment, admits he participated in order in council
Opposition parties are calling for an integrity commissioner investigation. ...
Recognized party threshold raised, providing blow to Liberals
The standing orders now require 12 MPPs for official party status recognition, up from eight. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: Hiring and firing
What was asked and answered in question period on Dec. 2, 2018. ...
Government launches new climate change plan, outlines $400-million in industry incentives
The plan marks the new government’s first major environmental initiative. ...
In Brief: Minister says Relief Line a priority, labour reform rollbacks pass third reading, and the opposition responds to Dean French
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: French press
What was asked and answered in question period on Nov. 21, 2018. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. ...
Ford denies national ambitions as he takes shots at Trudeau
In a presser the premier also gave his embattled chief of staff a vote of confidence although he has not asked him about the OPG controversy. ...
Premier promises development permits won’t take more than one year
Opposition critics say the government is intruding into municipal affairs again. ...
Question Period Briefing: The one with Drake
What was asked and answered in Question Period on Nov. 19, 2018. ...
Controversial policy resolution on gender identity takes centre stage at PC convention
The resolution calls gender identity unscientific ‘liberal ideology.’ ...
Premier’s negative approval numbers show lack of a honeymoon period
But experts are unsure whether the negative ratings will have longterm political consequences. ...
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 November 16, 2018. ...
The policy announcements and hints you need to know from the mini-budget
Rent control, accountability officers, Ontario Place and Metrolinx are facing potentially big changes. ...
Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner charts his own path in legislature
The first member of his party in the Ontario legislature, Schreiner has quickly shown an ability to get attention. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, November 14. ...
Environmental watchdog urges government to get ‘back to basics’ on clean water, wetlands
Saxe issued a warning about an ‘astonishing amount’ of pollutants in Ontario’s waterways. ...
A look at Sara Singh, the rookie NDP MPP on the rise
Singh was named co-deputy leader of the NDP after winning a nail-biter in Brampton Centre. ...
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 November 2, 2018. ...
In Brief: A class action lawsuit against auto insurance companies, a bill on jury duty, and a new poll on the carbon tax
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Cap-and-trade reaches formal end as PCs bury landmark Liberal policy
Bill 4 passed third reading, but it could just be a prelude for environmental fights to come. ...
Your question period briefing: Halloween edition
What was asked and answered in question period on October 31, 2018. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for October 31, 2018 ...
Tech Day comes to Queen’s Park, with jobs top of mind
The NDP claims the potential Ontario jobs "crisis" is not on the radar of the government. ...
Ford and Scheer unite conservative forces at Queen’s Park
Both politicians were critical of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the meeting continued a pattern of Ford acting as a thorn in Ottawa's side. ...
Environment Minister hints at what policies could be in Ontario’s climate change plan
Policy options mentioned at a downtown Toronto speech included a carbon emissions fund, a green bank, and reverse carbon auctions. ...
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