The two parties are in a standoff, with no clear path out of it. ...
Author Archives: David Hains
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 Friday, Feb. 15. ...
Canadian government makes carbon backstop arguments in court
The reference question in Saskatchewan could provide a dry run for a case that goes to the Supreme Court. ...
Ontario introduces polluter-pay proposal for industry
Environmental advocates and economists saw it as the return of carbon pricing in the province. ...
Jeffrey Lyash announces departure from OPG
The OPG executive who routinely topped the sunshine list will leave as of April 1. ...
Saskatchewan and Ontario make their case for unconstitutionality of carbon backstop
Lawyers representing anti-carbon backstop governments framed the case in historic terms. ...
Province and City of Toronto agree to terms of reference on subway upload
The agreement outlines the complexity of the file and leaves a wide range of options on the table. ...
Previewing the carbon tax legal arguments that will be heard in Saskatchewan
Wednesday's Saskatchewan Court of Appeal hearing will mark the first formal legal arguments in the carbon pricing dispute. ...
In Brief: Monthly job numbers and Smokey sinks ships
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
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 Friday, Feb. 8. ...
Government looks to change greenhouse gas reporting requirements
The government says it's cutting red tape, while the opposition charges the move will take Ontario 'backwards.' ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Feb. 7, 2019. ...
In Brief: Doug Ford’s Jeopardy moment, 2019 GTA real estate projections, and the federal Liberals attack Queen’s Park over Ontario Place
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Treasury Board tells agencies to ditch graphics and images in annual reports
It's part of a bid to cut costs and comply with 2017 auditor general recommendations. ...
Premier hires new deputy chief of staff from Postmedia
James Wallace, a former editor-in-chief of the Toronto Sun, will be a deputy chief of staff as of Monday. ...
Minister repeatedly calls state of Ontario Place ‘shameful’ in closed-door meeting: Sources
Minister Michael Tibollo blue-skied a number of ideas for Ontario Place including integrating the site with the Exhibition Grounds and building a monorail. ...
Government abandons changes to Greenbelt and Clean Water Act
Bill 66, revisited. ...
Critics call out premier for doubling down on ‘irresponsible’ recession rhetoric
Opposition MPPs say that the premier doesn't have the facts to back up his carbon tax claims. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, Jan. 21. ...
OPSEU releases poll that shows worrying numbers for Premier Ford
68 per cent of Ontarians dislike or somewhat dislike it when the premier says he's 'for the people,' according to the poll conducted by Nanos Research. ...
Toronto’s mayor pitches plan to accelerate Relief Line progress
But the provincial government's announced intention to upload subway infrastructure looms over any planning. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, January 17. ...
People on the move: end-of-year appointments
Your roundup of appointments and job moves. ...
Government proposes to lower density requirements for new greenfield developments
The proposed changes to the growth plan are meant to encourage more housing. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, January 15. ...
Ontario Place rally shows early organized opposition to government efforts
The tone of the room, and many of the people, were similar to waterfront fights from Ford's days at city hall. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Jenni Byrne leaves premier’s office, headed to OEB
The number two staffer in the premier's office is leaving less than seven months into the new government. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, Jan. 11. ...
Federal Environment Minister leans into conflict with Ford government ahead of 2019 election
Catherine McKenna's rhetoric suggested the federal Liberals will be happy to tie Premier Doug Ford to Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer. ...
Vic Fedeli serves Patrick Brown with libel notice
It's the first step in a potential libel lawsuit over what Brown wrote about Fedeli in his tell-all book. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, January 9. ...
Smokey Thomas fumes at alleged police intimidation of labour organizers
OPSEU has been trying to organize at the secretive Oakville cannabis warehouse. ...
Hydro One receives another setback from U.S.-based regulator
Washington state's utilities regulator rebuffed Hydro One's call for an appeal. ...
Fourteen Queen’s Park issues and storylines to watch out for in 2019
2019 could see big news on deficit reduction, labour negotiations for teachers, and transit plans. ...
In brief: Premier sends all-staff memo, and the pot lottery rolls out
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
A year-in-review with Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath
Horwath discloses what she would give Premier Doug Ford for Christmas, and shares her family cookie recipe. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Dec. 21, 2018. ...
Legislation keeping OPG workers on the job passes third reading
The OPG contract impasse will head to arbitration. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Dec. 20, 2018. ...
Your question period briefing: “Personal pleasure wagon” edition
What was asked and answered in question period on Dec. 19, 2018. ...
A year-in-review with interim Liberal Leader John Fraser
It was a year of change for the Liberals, and most of it wasn't positive. But John Fraser maintains his optimism. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: Notes on camper van
What was asked and answered in question period on Dec. 18, 2018. ...
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. ...
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