Some Ontarians who identify as Liberals are coming home and one big question is whether or not the Tories have recognized that yet, a pollster says. ...
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Hutton: There has to be a better way to have a health-care debate
Columnist Deb Hutton would like everyone to set the alarmist ideology aside and discuss health care like adults. ...
Ontario’s low per-capita government spending may leave little opportunity for additional reductions, watchdog warns
The opposition parties say the province can’t cut its way out of deficit, but the premier disagrees. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, Feb. 14. ...
Finance minister backtracks on corporate tax cut campaign promise, says it is fulfilled by accelerated capital cost allowance
The finance minister also declined to say if other promised tax-cuts and a balanced budget will come in this mandate. ...
Socially conservative groups call for education minister’s resignation over sex-ed curriculum
The groups will be holding a rally at Queen's Park calling for Thompson's resignation on Feb. 20. ...
Ontario opens emissions reductions regulatory consultation ahead of first carbon tax reference case
The province announced a step forward in its plans to use a regulatory system to limit GHG emissions in Ontario. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, Feb. 12. ...
In brief: A call for judicial review over a buried highway report, and the circus is coming to town
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Government ‘playing semantics’ on health-care privatization plans, advocacy group claims
British Columbia-style two-tiered care is coming to Ontario, the Ontario Health Coalition warns. ...
Finance minister touts ‘Goldilocks’ approach to balancing budget, not too quickly
The finance minister and premier have recently stressed it will take time to balance the budget. ...
Andrea Horwath slams premier’s ‘gravy train’ in speech to caucus
The NDP leader will face a leadership review in June. ...
Autism overhaul debate turns personal over staffer’s resignation
The minister accused the father of two teens with autism of preferring to see low- and middle-income families not get the autism services they need. ...
Asked about Ontario’s leaked health-care plans, prime minister vows to defend universal health care
Justin Trudeau vowed to defend the Canada Health Act. ...
Tories fundraise over $250,000 in January, the first month of new rules
The Tories raised over 10 times more than the Liberals, New Democrats and Greens. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, Feb. 6. ...
Nurses’ Association, considered a ‘risk’ in leaked health-care documents, raises concerns about system change
Meanwhile, the anti-rackets division of the Ontario Provincial Police is reviewing the leak and determining whether or not to launch a formal investigation. ...
In brief: FAO labour report and a new data strategy
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
It’s tougher to get ahead in Ontario these days, financial watchdog finds
Ontario's Financial Accountability Office studied incomes, income inequality and income mobility in Ontario. ...
NDP releases more leaked health-care documents, showing plan for ‘MyCare Groups’
A public servant was identified as the leaker and fired. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, Feb. 4. ...
Understanding the ‘integrated care delivery systems’ that sparked the health-care privatization row
Understanding a new acronym — ICDSs — is key to the row over health-care privatization going on at Queen's Park. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, Feb. 1. ...
Leaked draft government legislation outlines creation of health-care ‘super agency’ and ‘integrated care delivery systems’
The NDP claims the leaked draft shows the PCs' privatization agenda, something the government disputes. ...
Hallway medicine report diagnoses health care’s problems, leaves solutions to spring report
The first report of the Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine speaks to a problem with bureaucracy. ...
‘Well, if you guys want to beat me up a little bit more’: A rundown of the premier’s first media availability of 2019
Ford addressed full-day kindergarten, Ron Taverner, serial killer Bruce McArthur, Ontario Place, Buck-a-Beer, OSAP and more at his first media conference in months. ...
NDP raises alarm after RCMP declines to investigate camper-gate
An NDP MPP says she fears no police force would investigate the Tory government if the premier's friend is appointed commissioner. ...
Some new mental health funds to flow soon as new government perfects its plan, minister says
Christine Elliott said the government is looking at making some additional mental health investments this year. ...
Education minister offers no guarantee full-day kindergarten will be available beyond the next school year
Ontario’s education minister offered an assurance to parents Tuesday that full-day kindergarten will be available in the coming school year, but she declined to make any promises beyond that. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, Jan. 29. ...
Part of government’s defence in basic-income court case is ‘really kind of silly,’ judge says
The three-judge panel hearing the basic income pilot project case didn't hesitate to challenge the government's lawyers in court Monday. ...
Poll shows stark gender divide in Ontario PC support, pollster says ‘toxic masculine’ ‘bro-dude’ tone may be to blame
A Mainstreet Research poll shows a 30 point gender gap in Ontario PC support. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, Jan. 28. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Ahead of teacher negotiations, government signals class size caps, hiring rules and full-day kindergarten are on the table
The education minister wouldn't confirm the government is committed to keeping full-day kindergarten. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, Jan. 24. ...
Municipalities to receive transfer payments after 77 opt out of hosting cannabis stores
Plus, here's a map of the municipalities that opted out of Cannabis sales and those that didn't do so by the province's deadline. ...
Avista deal officially dead, Hydro One on the hook for $130-million-plus payment
The deal died after regulators scuttled it, citing interference by the Ontario government. ...
Premier slams ‘elite economists’ in statement defending his disputed ‘carbon-tax recession’ warning
The premier ushered in Day 3 of debate over his 'carbon-tax recession' rhetoric. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, Jan. 23. ...
In brief: Cat Lake letter, CAMH report, red-tape
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In brief: Homicide rate in Ontario long-term care, Lincoln Alexander Awards
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Premier warns of ‘carbon-tax recession’
The premier said he’s ringing a warning bell about a carbon-tax recession. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, January 21. ...
NDP ratchets up claims of Tory patronage appointments, alleges Jenni Byrne isn’t qualified for energy board post
The NDP alleges the Ford government has made a pattern of patronage appointments. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Province to seek Ontario Place development proposals — that will cost it nothing
The government's stated parameters for the redevelopment of Ontario Place don't mention a casino, one way or the other. ...
Finally found by the press, health minister doesn’t deny her government is considering getting rid of LHINs
Health Minister Christine Elliott ducked the press that staked out her cabinet meeting, but was found by a Toronto Star reporter. ...
Opposition questions why deputy minister didn’t recuse himself in Taverner hiring
An NDP MPP is asking Cabinet Secretary Steve Orsini why Deputy Minister Mario Di Tommaso didn't recuse himself from the hiring process for the next OPP commissioner. ...
Hospital association proposes major home-care shake up in pre-budget consultations
The Ontario Hospital Association is recommending the province take Local Health Integration Networks out of the equation in arranging home care. ...
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