Politicians of all stripes joined in to celebrate the first major Canadian pro sports championship since 1993. ...
Author Archives: David Hains
Study calls for reforms to parking minimums to respond to housing affordability, changing trends
A steady downward trend in the amount of young people who drive, coupled with the lack of significant Toronto parking reform since 1986, makes the issue ripe for consideration, says a Ryerson associate professor. ...
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 13. ...
Legal Aid Ontario significantly cuts certificate payments, affecting bail hearings, Indigenous clients and clients with mental health needs
Critics slammed the government, saying its funding cuts reduce access to justice for those who need it most. ...
Government looks to unveil anti-carbon tax gas pump stickers just before federal election
The government proposes to introduce the gas pump stickers for August 30. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, June 11. ...
OPG announces it will consolidate corporate offices in Clarington
The significant real estate change is designed to achieve cost savings. ...
In Brief: Randy Hillier’s legal action, let’s go Raptors, and the government takes on Jack Bauer
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Liberals stick with status quo on voting system for leadership
The Grits will stick with their existing delegated convention system despite 57 per cent of members preferring one-member, one-vote, falling short of a supermajority. ...
Liberals look to turn page at AGM, set rules for leadership race
Party members will vote this weekend on whether to adopt a new leadership voting system in lieu of a delegated convention. ...
Hutton: One year later there’s lots to celebrate from the Ford government
Columnist Deb Hutton also says that the government can do a better job explaining its vision going forward to gain the trust and support of Ontarians. ...
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 June 7, 2019. ...
People on the move: The deputy minister shuffle
A roundup of people changing government and political roles. ...
Funding portal: Who got funded — Week of May 27
Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...
Government called out by US Chamber of Commerce over move to tear up Beer Store contract
The government gave no indication it would back down, and one government MPP tied the Beer Store effort to the 75th anniversary of D-Day. ...
Government outlines policy principles for smart cities
Sidewalk Labs says it welcomes the provincial government's data strategy, which enters a new phase of development. ...
Your question period briefing: Randy being Randy
What was asked and answered in question period on June 4, 2019. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, June 4. ...
Horwath introduces bill designed to limit provincial meddling in municipal affairs
The NDP leader argued it was important to outline principles and standards even if the government chooses not to take up the opposition bill. ...
Yurek and McNaughton take aim at Ottawa over transit funding, but don’t provide more details on plan
Critics called out the government for asking for billions of dollars without showing their work. ...
Energy minister hears from industry on possible solutions to lower electricity prices
It's part of a consultation that could have long-term implications for Ontario's energy cost structure. ...
Premier announces government push to change model for skilled trades
The government introduced the "portable skill set" model for apprenticeships, hoping to accelerate training. ...
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, May 30. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: The canapé caper
What was asked and answered in question period on Wednesday, May 29. ...
Government calls for ‘biggest and boldest’ ideas for Ontario Place, express openness to NFL stadium
The government has ruled out a casino or condos. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, May 28. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: Let’s go Rap-tors 👏👏👏👏👏
What was asked and answered in question period on Monday, May 27. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
UPDATED: Two polls find PCs trailing, premier with historically low net approval ratings
Two polls in two days show public dissatisfaction with the government's direction. ...
Energy industry reps review government actions one year in, look for political certainty
The Ontario Energy Association panel event came 11 months after the government was elected and implemented significant changes to the industry. ...
Funding portal: Who got funded — Week of May 13
Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...
In Brief: The Eglinton Crosstown cameo, and the Blaine Higgs meet-and-greet
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, May 22. ...
What the premier said at his press availability
The premier weighed in on his declining poll numbers, abortion and cuts to health and tech research. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, May 21. ...
People on the move: Government staffer shakeup
Our periodic roundup of who is moving on to new jobs. ...
Nathalie Des Rosiers announces departure from Queen’s Park
The well-respected MPP was named as the next principal of Massey College, which will further reduce the number of Liberal seats in the legislature. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
NWMO reaches out to South Bruce and Huron-Kinloss landowners for real estate deals
The deep geologic repository project solicits community interest for real estate acquisitions. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, May 16. ...
Your question period briefing: the ad hominem pivot
What was asked and answered in question period on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. ...
Toronto’s top civil servant warns of service cuts, possible second round of property taxes
The City of Toronto is trying to grapple with what it says is a $178 million funding gap. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, May 14. ...
How outside groups are pressuring PC MPPs on funding cuts
The premier's office dismissed the outreach campaigns as the efforts of special interests. ...
In Brief: Hydro One earnings, energy bill passes, and the latest job numbers
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. ...
Toronto’s top civil servant warns of $177 million shortfall
The provincial government was unwilling to back the idea of any additional revenue tools. ...
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