The premier pitched the funding as a way to help municipalities and school boards achieve efficiencies. ...
Author Archives: QP Briefing Staff
Premier says ‘at least we showed up’ in response to boos at Special Olympics event
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says the premier being booed at events could hurt the province's image. ...
In Brief: The Beer Store strikes back, Lalonde looks to join Team Trudeau, and government defends anti-carbon pricing ad
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
NDP and labour call government’s $1.6B ‘attrition protection allocation’ a cut by another name
The government says the four-year program is designed to "prevent the risk of layoffs due to class size changes or e-learning." ...
Province moves to shield itself from negligence lawsuits
The government says it's just codifying case law. Experts and opposition leaders say the move sets a dangerous precedent. ...
A round-up of stakeholder reactions to the government’s budget
Labour leaders weren't that fond of the budget, but business interests struck an optimistic tone. ...
Budget 2019: highlights from the 343-page document
The PC government says it's 'protecting what matters most.' ...
Premier Doug Ford and government double down on anti-labour rhetoric
The NDP slammed the government's attacks on unions, saying it distracts from substantive education issues. ...
Treasury board president looks to public sector wages for budget savings
OPSEU President Smokey Thomas questioned whether the effort would be in good faith. ...
In brief: Premier cites injection-site NIMBYism, a Taverner-themed PMB and blazing a trail
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In brief: A new Hydro One CEO, Joe Oliver, and Dean French speaks briefly
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Integrity commissioner clears premier of breaching Integrity Act, but raises serious concerns over Taverner appointment process
The premier said he was vindicated by the integrity commissioner, but the opposition said the report only raises further questions. ...
In Brief: The NDP health care campaign, single-use plastic, a housing announcement, and guns and gangs funding
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
York Regional Police Deputy Chief Thomas Carrique selected as next OPP Commissioner
Thomas Carrique has worked for York Regional Police since 1990. ...
Ford government fires Brad Blair following court filings
Blair had publicly called out the government on the hiring process that saw Ford family friend Ron Taverner named the OPP's top cop. ...
Details on province’s autism program trickle out, but many remain unknown
Speech and occupational therapy won’t be covered by the new program. ...
In brief: Court shuts down basic income application, an auto announcement, Hydro One compensation tiff, and an energy breakfast
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Funding portal: Who got funded – Week of Feb. 4, 2019
Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...
In brief: Children’s mental health report, student fees, former AG weighs in on ‘SNC-gate,’ and an infrastructure tête-à-têtes
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In Brief: Unifor calls for boycott, municipal guidelines, an electricity celebration, and students march on Queen’s Park
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In brief: Federal health transfers, education consultations, and a PC ‘Election Readiness Committee’
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Stakeholders flood to Queen’s Park for pre-budget committee consultation
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and OPSEU were among those giving budget recommendations. ...
In Brief: Amalgamation on the table, fighting for GM workers, breakfast at Wally’s, and a tuition break
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In Brief: Ford attends auto show, Toronto mayor meets MPPs, U.S. Sen. to get surgery in Canada
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In Brief: BiblioTech, the pot-tery extension, and Jagmeet’s big by-election
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In brief: Exploring possible safe house for human trafficking victims, a Bruce Power deal, and what’s old is new again at Toronto city hall
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Opposition referring ‘pimped-out’ camper allegation to the RCMP, as government stands by OPP commissioner selection
The premier evaded reporters Wednesday morning, sparking a wild-goose chase around a downtown Toronto hotel. ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: With special guest Peter Weltman
We bring you fiscal insight from Ontario's financial accountability officer. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. ...
In Brief: The child advocate’s legacy, a transit alarm, and the upcoming climate change plan
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In Brief: OHL set to get labour law exemption and a meeting of premiers
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Takedown fallout arrives at Queen’s Park, MPP calls it ‘bullshit’
Meanwhile, a prominent crisis communications firm disputes an aspersion Brown cast on it in his book. ...
In brief: Post-secondary workers protest labour bill, the legion property tax law is coming, and pre-apprenticeships
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Ford shuffles cabinet amid multiple negative news stories, Jim Wilson out and Michael Tibollo demoted
The premier made some major cabinet changes amid negative news reports concerning Jim Wilson and Michael Tibollo. ...
In Brief: The monthly jobs report, a social assistance trial balloon, and a media party
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
People on the move: Lobbyists and senior civil servants
Your roundup of appointments and job moves. ...
In brief: The auto insurance fight, 1,000+ Ontario Cannabis Store complaints and a food bank report
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In Brief: A call for an inquiry in Fobister Sr.’s death, and a sign of the times
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In brief: A new PC Party logo, a new bill on math and sexual abuse, and the premier’s promise to Thunder Bay
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In Brief: A rally against health-care cuts, the new mayor of Brampton, steel support and the FAO testifies
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In brief: The premier speaks to labour, 100 CEOs speak up for basic income, new trade representative, no breach of privilege and Patrick Brown’s office expenses
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In Brief: The anti-carbon tax tour begins and Freeland’s response to Jim Wilson
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In Brief: The select committee, vaping concerns and booze in corner stores
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: The OMG edition
What was asked in Question Period for Monday, October 1. ...
In Brief: A sex-ed curriculum change protest, Green Energy Act repeal reviews, mayoral candidate criticizes PCs
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In Brief: The premier goes to Washington, the natural gas bill, and EQAO report cards
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In Brief: NDP asks for more details on education consultations, “Ford Fest” is back, and a conservative activist runs for party president
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In brief: Sex-ed consultations to begin next week, PCs decry sexism against AG, and the premier goes to Washington
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In brief: Ford Fest, federal opioid funding, PrEP, Ford family lawsuit
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
In Brief: Another rogue communique, a Metrolinx board chair, and subways, subways, subways
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
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