The case will most likely wind up before the Supreme Court of Canada. ...
Author Archives: David Hains
Government proposes more discretion for minister on endangered species, additional flexibility for developers and communities
Opposition critics and environmental advocates charged that the changes prioritize business interests over the environment. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, Apr. 18. ...
Here’s what intervenors argued at the carbon pricing reference question case
The arguments filled in some of the gaps from what Ontario and Canada submitted the two previous days. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, Apr. 17. ...
Justices try to pin down federal government on limits to power for carbon backstop
The federal lawyer faced a bevy of critical questions from the Court of Appeal. ...
Ontario makes carbon pricing arguments in court, gets some pushback from judges
The reference question case at the Court of Appeal sees the government's political effort moved to a formal legal setting. ...
In Brief: Sticker shock, a Liberal campaign-style video, and the Crown battle royale
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Funding portal: Who got funded — Week of April 1
Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...
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, Apr. 12. ...
Budget 2019: Government touts Goldilocks budget, opposition says it doesn’t taste right
The government claims it's taking a responsible approach, but the NDP said the budget represents 'outright cruelty.' ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, Apr. 11. ...
Province unveils $28.5 B transit plan with new route for Relief Line
A number of questions remain about the province's timelines, funding and partnerships with Ottawa and Toronto. ...
Premier and transportation minister hint at what’s to come in Wednesday transit announcement
Meanwhile, the City of Toronto is left in the dark. ...
Province is the ‘missing party’ on social housing funding, say critics
The province would not commit to matching funding to address Toronto Community Housing's capital repair backlog. ...
Government looks to narrow the power of conservation authorities
Critics charge that the amendments are designed to open the door to developers in environmentally sensitive areas. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Your question period briefing: The multiplier effect
What was asked and answered in question period on Thursday, Apr. 4. ...
OPP anti-rackets branch reviewing complaint about possible illegal lobbying at Queen’s Park
The government dismissed the news as routine and a waste of time. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, Apr. 4. ...
New Toronto transit report outlines risk and uncertainty
The provincial government stayed silent on details for what their plan would look like and how it might affect timelines. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, Apr. 3. ...
Omnibus Bill 66 passes, as government touts effort to cut red tape
Opposition critics characterized the bill as a "race to the bottom." ...
Premier attacks prime minister’s honesty on carbon backstop
The premier wouldn't commit to following through on his campaign promise to restore the auditor general's oversight of political advertising. ...
In brief: A tenant-focused PMB, solar power in Nanticoke, and karaoke with Charles Sousa
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. ...
Funding portal: Who got funded – Week of March 18
Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...
Premier touts ‘best transit system you’ve ever seen’ for GTA, but government remains shy on details
More details are expected in the April 11 budget. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, Mar. 28. ...
Your question period briefing: Putting the ‘fun’ in ‘fundraiser’
What was asked in question period for Tuesday, Mar. 26. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, Mar. 26. ...
In Brief: Snapshots from the 2019 Manning Networking Conference
A collection of briefs from the 2019 Manning Networking Conference. ...
New poll shows strong disapproval for premier’s performance
The premier's approval hit a new low in the quarterly Dart poll. ...
Manning 2019: Ford slams media, border crossers, and carbon tax in front of conservative faithful
The premier spoke to the conservative faithful at the 2019 Manning Networking Conference. ...
Democracy group expresses concern over integrity commissioner as premier doubles down
Democracy Watch will look into a possible lawsuit over J. David Wake's report on the Ron Taverner appointment controversy. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Government unveils package of energy sector reforms
The Fair Hydro Plan, Ontario Energy Board and conservation programs were targets of the proposed legislation. ...
Your question period briefing: The stern speaker
What was asked in question period for Thursday, March 21. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, Mar. 21. ...
Your question period briefing: Win, lose or withdraw
What was asked and answered in question period on Tuesday, Mar. 20. ...
Hillier controversy devolves into PC-NDP fundraising blame game
Hillier was nowhere to be seen, but his presence was felt. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, Mar. 19. ...
Randy Hillier raises accusations of possible ‘illegal’ lobbying as he pushes back against operatives
The premier's office claimed the MPP, who served as a PC for 12 years, was lying. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: Absence makes the heart grow fonder
What was asked and answered in question period on Monday, Mar. 18. ...
Randy Hillier permanently kicked out of PC caucus
The outspoken MPP promises to tell all at a later date. ...
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 roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, Mar. 15. ...
Ford government expresses interest in concerns over Quayside project
Infrastructure Minister Monte McNaughton says the government has been trying to address some of the concerns share by critics of the waterfront project. ...
Government and two unions face $26 million discrimination lawsuit
The two plaintiffs work in Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration and the Ministry of the Attorney General. ...
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