Donna Duncan says the summer months were "wasted time." ...
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Your question period briefing: ‘We’re in the middle of a pandemic, have you noticed?’
What was asked and answered in question period for Thursday, September 24. ...
Pharmacy testing: Your Ontario COVID-19 roundup
The premier blamed Health Canada for the long lines at Ontario assessment centres. ...
Your question period briefing: ‘Heading for a crash’
What was asked in question period for Wednesday, Sept. 23. ...
Ontario identifies chain ownership and crowded ward rooms as risk factors in long-term care home evaluation
The ministry is also modelling how many long-term care outbreaks might occur and how severe they might be. ...
‘I’d send you to the MRI to get your brain scanned’: Your Ontario COVID-19 roundup
Premier Doug Ford says he thinks the organizers of an out-of-control car rally might be brainless. ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: With education critic Marit Stiles
The NDP critic talks about how the issues in the last round of education bargaining have played out in the pandemic. ...
2022 Ontario provincial election: candidate map and list
A map and searchable list of nominated candidates for the 2022 Ontario Election. ...
Opposition warns omnibus bills could sail through without time for study under proposed standing order changes
Doing away with reasoned amendments could deprive the opposition time to study complex bills. ...
Long-term care commission yet to decide if it will hold public hearings, despite minister’s claim
Fullerton's office walked back her assurance that there will be public hearings. ...
Ontario Liberals launch investigation into leadership race harassment allegations
The allegations include inappropriate sexual comments, an incident of physical harassment and racism. ...
Federal government paying for 97 per cent of Ontario’s COVID-19 response: Watchdog
Ontario is sitting on $6.7 billion in contingency funding, while federal support for the province totals nearly $100 billion. ...
‘It just makes me nervous, kids going door to door’: Your Ontario COVID-19 roundup
Premier Doug Ford is concerned about kids going door to door at Halloween. ...
‘Doug and I are closer than ever’: A roundup of the Ford-Legault summit
The premiers said they have a lot in common including a structural deficit in health-care funding. ...
Court strikes down Ford government’s mandatory gas pump sticker law
The judge had some choice words for the government. ...
Ontario’s employment recovery continued in August, as visible minorities, mothers, youth and low-wage workers trail: StatCan
The opposition is blaming the Ford government for an uneven and uncertain recovery. ...
Many asks for cash: Your Ontario COVID-19 roundup
Ford suggested PSWs, ODSP recipients and the CNE could be in line for provincial dollars. ...
Another call for the chief doctor to resign: Your daily Ontario COVID-19 roundup
The CEO of the RNAO is calling on Dr. David Williams to apologize and resign. ...
Interview: Infrastructure Ontario embracing modular construction, starting with badly needed long-term care homes
IO's president of project delivery says he can see modular construction being used in education, the justice system and other sectors. ...
In brief: New jails, energy assistance for small businesses, and frosh week
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
‘Now it’s time that teachers step up — everyone else has sacrificed’: Ford feuds with education unions
The head of the OSSTF says he wants to know what kind of sacrifice the premier expects teachers to make. ...
In brief: Bombardier layoffs and a candidate nomination
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
‘Main Street has been devastated’: Your Ontario COVID-19 roundup
Premier Doug Ford is asking landlords and tenants to talk to each other. ...
Legal advocacy group mounts court challenge on behalf of Ontario LTC essential family caregivers
The families allege residents are suffering without adequate access to essential caregivers. ...
Maintaining Ontario credit rating depends on stabilizing finances post-pandemic: Watchdog
The credit-rating agencies and the FAO will be closely examining the government's fall budget. ...
The ‘slow burn’ phase of the pandemic: Your Ontario COVID-19 roundup
Opposition politicians accused Ford of campaigning for the next election. ...
Ford says he won’t campaign for O’Toole, wishes all parties well
"I'll work with anyone at the end of the day," Ford said. "If you get elected, I'll work with you." ...
Long-term care companies look to Ontario government to make up pandemic-related losses
But NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said their shareholders should take a haircut. ...
‘Something far less important than N-95 masks’: Premier and PM announce funding for 3M manufacturing plant
3M's N95s won't be produced domestically until next year. ...
Ford government to need legislative approval for additional borrowing: FAO report
Finance Minister Rod Phillips says Ontario's level of spending is not sustainable. ...
‘Unexplained’ gender gap persists in Ontario doctors’ pay: Association
The OMA found male doctors bill more than female doctors. ...
‘For all these smart guys, they aren’t too friggin’ smart’: Your Ontario COVID roundup
The premier put OLG, Hamilton City Council and the Comfort Inn on blast in a single press conference. ...
Ontario eyeing privacy law for private sector, political parties, non-profits and unions
The prospective legislation may include the 'right to be forgotten.' ...
Education minister allows boards to draw on reserve funds to enable more phsycially distant classes
Stephen Lecce did not mandate smaller class sizes. ...
In brief: A minister is under police protection again, some pre-campaigning in Windsor, and the daily COVID numbers
The premier was in Windsor Thursday. ...
Ontario showed spending restraint in early months of COVID-19 pandemic: Fiscal update
The government projects a $38.5 billion deficit, nearly twice its $20.5-billion forecast in March. ...
The 800-pound gorilla returns: Your Ontario COVID-19 roundup
The premier said the province could loosen the purse strings to allow more teachers to be hired. ...
No school in strip malls and industrial buildings: Your Ontario COVID-19 roundup
A roundup of COVID-19 news in Ontario for Monday, August 10. ...
‘The best chance possible to face what’s ahead’: A close look at Ontario’s new contact tracing technology
Three women leading the implementation of a new COVID-19 IT system spoke with QP Briefing this week. ...
Government-commissioned report calls on province to urgently increase long-term care staffing
The ministry says the report will inform a strategy to be released later this year. ...
Ontario strikes commission to investigate COVID-19 in long-term care on short time frame
Some legal experts and advocacy groups raised concerns about the commission's terms. ...
Ontario to announce details of long-term care commission, release key report on staffing
One health-care expert says the staffing report will be far more important than the commission. ...
Ontario underspent health-care budget by nearly $500 million before pandemic: FAO
The FAO suggested the government could have reallocated some unspent money to the pandemic effort. ...
The cheese slipped off the cracker again: Your Ontario COVID-19 roundup
A huge house party in Brampton prompted a ticked off premier to dust off one of his favourite Fordisms. ...
Contract for mobile testing at farms has ended, as premier considers mandatory order for migrant workers
A controversial contract for mobile testing of farm workers was ended barely after it was begun. ...
Liberal house leader expresses little hope for official status, even after fourth Tory departs government caucus
Premier Doug Ford said he finds it 'ironic' that Karahalios didn't inform him of her decision to vote against Bill 195. ...
MPP doubles down on COVID skepticism, but distances himself from ‘Plandemic’ conspiracy
An MPP is arguing that mask-wearing policies are in place to placate a population that is overly fearful of COVID-19. ...
No condos, no casinos, but maybe a spa at Ontario Place: Minister
As a Maritimer, MacLeod said she believes the waterfront should be accessible to people. ...
New information technology system going live in four public health units, replacing paper records, fax machines and dated iPHIS system
Transferring public health data quickly and efficiently is key to containing the spread of COVID-19. ...
Orchard Villa among long-term care homes in line for redevelopment money
The company says the additional funding will help move along its redevelopment projects. ...
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