It marks a change from messaging earlier in the week and comes amid escalating positive tests. ...
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Michael Lindsay tapped as next CEO of Infrastructure Ontario
In a conversation with QP Briefing, Lindsay emphasized the value of P3s. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Private member’s bill roundup: Sick notes, ‘renovictions,’ and the Magna Carta
Lisa Gretzky also wants to enshrine rights for essential caregivers. ...
Government makes limits on social gatherings more restrictive amid coronavirus surge
The move follows the government identifying social gatherings as responsible for the increase in cases. ...
Your question period briefing: Stall tactic
What was asked and answered in question period on Wednesday, Sept. 16. ...
Your question period briefing: The prelude to a fall pandemic plan
What was asked and answered in question period on Tuesday, Sept. 15. ...
Government looks to phase in return to work for civil servants
Capacity will be limited to ensure social distancing. ...
Del Duca outlines Liberal priorities for fall sitting
The Liberal leader is demanding that the premier lay out Ontario's plan for a potential second wave. ...
Your COVID-19 roundup: Don’t pass the doobie
The premier advised Peel Region to not hold backyard parties amid rising coronavirus numbers. ...
In Brief: Great Lakes funding and a call for mental health funding
Environment Minister Jeff Yurek announced $7.5 million to help protect the Great Lakes. ...
People on the move: Former top civil servant lands new role
A roundup of appointments and job moves. ...
Ottawa ‘finalizing’ review of Ontario’s industrial polluter plan
The review has been in the works for over a year. ...
Your COVID-19 roundup: Horwath slams government LTC legal response
The premier and ministers sought to reassure the public on their school plan, while social circles won't change soon. ...
Government faces another lawsuit over Bill 197
It's the second legal action directed at changes to environmental assessments, with a third one expected. ...
Major teacher unions appeal pandemic working conditions, premier lashes out
The premier acknowledged that outbreaks in schools will happen, but maintained that the plan is sufficient. ...
Canada saw historic Q2 economic downturn, but some reason for hope
The premier warned that the province isn't in the clear just yet. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Government outlines 10-year forestry strategy
It aims to double the harvest within a decade, in part by reducing regulations. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Government will look at ways to modernize service delivery at agencies
The Treasury Board President wants to approach the initiative from a customer-focused perspective. ...
In Brief: Government makes Eglinton West LRT RFP announcement
The premier continued to defend the back-to-school plan. ...
In Brief: Laying the groundwork to tunnel in Scarborough, back-to-school, and Chrystia Freeland
The premier also downplayed widespread concerns in a back-to-school poll, and declined to weigh in on some federal political developments. ...
New long-term care report details improvement and work still to be done at LTCs
The wrap-up report from the Canadian military outlines where some of the worst LTCs are still falling short. ...
Government approves Pickering nuclear extension
Approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is still required. ...
Positive coronavirus test at strip club highlights nightlife risks: Health expert
Around 550 people need to be informed through contact tracing. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Business groups outline policy needs for economic recovery
CECRA changes and public health harmonization are priorities. ...
Your COVID-19 Roundup: Premier hints at an impending school reopening announcement
Ontario saw another day with fewer than 100 new cases. ...
Hydro One sees spike in earnings following favourable court ruling
On an adjusted basis the company still registered strong earnings growth. ...
Ford government faces another lawsuit over lack of environmental consultation
The former environmental commissioner says it points to a lack of teeth in the Environmental Bill of Rights. ...
Ontario adds 151,000 jobs, almost all part-time
The jobs recovery has been more difficult for racialized Canadians. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Landfill veto highlights bigger garbage policy decisions down the road, environmentalists say
The burning question is whether a new limited municipal veto on garbage dumps will make incineration more appealing. ...
Long-term COVID-19 effects have potential to create additional health-care system pressure
While the long-term effects aren't known just yet, there are some worrying early warning signs. ...
Province lacks targeted strategy to win over coronavirus skeptics despite misinformation trends
MPP Randy Hillier has promoted some material that health experts have debunked, including that there is a "cure" for COVID-19. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Coronavirus disproportionately affects racialized and low-income residents: TPH data
83 per cent of the cases from May 20 to July 1 were racialized Torontonians. ...
In Brief: Long-term care homes face potential class action lawsuit
And the premier said he didn't like the St. Catharines approach to beach visitors. ...
Toronto and Peel to join stage three
Windsor-Essex is the only part of the province that stays in stage two. ...
Your COVID-19 Roundup: The long-term care fast track
The premier stopped short of guaranteeing that an Orchard Villa-style situation wouldn't happen again. ...
The second wave could be significantly tougher, experts warn
It all depends on the kinds of choices policy-makers make now. ...
In Brief: Ontario sees jump in coronavirus cases, Markham campus resurrected
And the premier is open to changing coronavirus rules for movie theatres. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
New, renewed and amended registrations for July 17–24. ...
Major unions launch campaign to end profit component of long-term care
The campaign includes a 60-second TV spot that will debut during the Blue Jays' season opener. ...
In Brief: The premier takes a victory lap, disagrees with the AG, and weighs in on outdoor classes
Doug Ford dismissed the auditor general's concerns about Bill 197. ...
Ontario Liberal Party declares state of ‘electoral urgency’
Doing so gives Steven Del Duca the power to appoint candidates in ridings as he sees fit. ...
COVID-19 Roundup: Docs urge Ontario rethink allowing drinking inside bars
Premier Doug Ford for the salt-and-vinegar of the earth people. ...
Hydro One wins favourable court ruling on major deferred tax asset
But the NDP said the Hydro One win means a loss for ratepayers. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
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