What was asked and answered in question period on Monday, Sept. 21. ...
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Ontario urges feds to ‘be prepared to introduce retaliatory measures’ on U.S. aluminum if needed
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce said that part of its opposition to the tariffs was based on 'principle.' ...
In Brief: Premiers band together to ask for more health-care funding
This comes as Ontario reported 401 new cases of COVID-19, the highest number since early June. ...
Doctors fear COVID-19 testing could ‘spill into the hospitals’ after Ontarians face long lineups at assessment centres
The health minister said the province plans to ramp up capacity to 50,000 tests 'within the next two weeks.' ...
NDP continues call for lower class caps after SickKids study suggests difficulty of distancing
The head of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association said while more funding would help, space is also an issue. ...
‘The perfect storm’: Your daily Ontario COVID-19 roundup
The government said it will be releasing a "very robust fall preparedness plan" soon. ...
Ontario surpasses 200 new cases: Your COVID-19 roundup
The government also launched a new website to track COVID-19 in schools and child-care centres. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
School boards report varying policies on movement of occasional teachers between schools
One infectious disease specialist wants to see the province provide a 'more concrete' policy for boards to follow. ...
Ontario schools for kids with complex medical needs begin opening with pandemic precautions in place
"I don’t know if there’s a right choice ... I feel like I’m going with it and trying to be positive," says the parent of one medically fragile child. ...
Political parties should be ‘held accountable’ for personal information they collect and use, says privacy commissioner
Meanwhile, the Ontario Liberal Party insists user data from its new back-to-school feedback website will not be used for fundraising. ...
NDP calls on ombudsman to review province’s back-to-school plan: Your daily Ontario COVID-19 roundup
Meanwhile, the war of words between the premier and teachers' unions continued. ...
A look at reopening plans at school boards across Ontario
School boards' plans include guidelines on masks, transportation and carpets in classrooms. ...
Ontario Liberal, PC parties clash over website collecting feedback on reopening of schools
The PC Party said the Liberals' website, which collects personal information, "raises serious ethical and privacy concerns." ...
‘I’m incredibly angry and I’m not willing to give up the fight’: stakeholders continue calls for lower class sizes
Parents, educators, academics and epidemiologists are all calling on the government to revamp the return-to-school plan. ...
‘This is not a victory lap’: Your Ontario COVID-19 roundup
The premier brought a prop to Friday's press conference — a chart with COVID-19 rates. ...
Special needs students to return to class on first day back, TDSB says
Other boards are also sharing their plans for students with special education needs. ...
Feds to give Ontario $381 million this fall to support reopening of schools
This represents the first instalment of up to $763.34 million in funding allocated for Ontario. ...
‘I encourage them to do that,’ says Premier Ford of TDSB proposal to use nearly $60 million in reserve funding to hire more teachers
Toronto District School Board staff shared revised reopening proposals at a meeting on Tuesday evening. ...
Growing concerns about inequities as some parents nervous about school reopening plans explore alternatives
Several parents say the main reason for keeping their kids home this fall is concern over class sizes. ...
Poll shows Ontario with higher percentage of ‘infection fighters’: Your Ontario COVID-19 roundup
The premier and education minister also called on teachers' unions to be more 'be flexible' with prep time. ...
School board reps say they’re ‘frustrated’ with government’s announcement on ‘unlocking’ reserve funds
The TDSB said 'it would not be prudent or good financial management' to use a large portion of its reserves to reduce class sizes. ...
Limit the movement of occasional teachers between schools, experts say
Questions still remain about protocols for occasional teachers. ...
Advocates fear ‘rash of exclusions’ of special needs students when schools reopen
They are calling on the government to give school boards clear direction on when and how exclusions can take place. ...
‘It’s just unacceptable what President Trump did,’ Ford says of U.S. decision to re-impose tariffs on Canadian aluminum
The Canadian government said it would impose $3.6 billion in retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs. ...
COVID-19 Roundup: Premier Ford encourages people to get off CERB and ‘go back to work’
Despite concerns from parents and educators, he also called the province's plan to reopen schools "phenomenal." ...
‘We need the delivery of core services,’ autism advocates say
This comes after the government said the first phase of "foundational family services" would start Aug. 7. ...
Your daily roundup: ‘I’m nervous,’ Ford says on the reopening of schools
The provincial government also announced new autism supports. ...
Windsor-Essex County to remain in stage two
The region has seen a COVID-positive rate per 100,000 people of 551 — the highest among all 34 health units. ...
Your COVID-19 roundup: COVID Alert exposure notification app launches in Ontario
Premier Doug Ford also issued some cautionary words to Ontarians before the long weekend. ...
Government announces daily school for elementary and some high school students, mandatory masks for grades 4–12
The province also said it would invest an additional $309 million for the reopening of schools. ...
SickKids-led group recommends masks for older students when distancing not possible, but not for elementary students
The medical professionals also support a full return to in-school classes. ...
Changes to child welfare system ‘coming shortly’: Associate minister
Associate Minister Jill Dunlop said changes will focus on 'prevention and early intervention.' ...
Doctors, education unions call for mandatory masks in schools
Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the government will share its plan for reopening schools next week. ...
Wait list for needs-based autism services grew to 27,600 in 2019-20: FAO report
One scenario outlined by the FAO said $1.4 billion would be needed to eliminate the wait list and provide needs-based services. ...
Toronto, Peel and Windsor-Essex to stay in stage two as seven more regions enter stage three on July 24
Premier Doug Ford said he "wouldn't disagree" with local health officials placing further restrictions on bars and restaurants. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: ‘Air conditioning in every single room’
What was asked and answered in question period on Monday, July 20. ...
Halton school board trustees ask government to abandon hybrid model for young learners from September schooling options
Instead, trustees requested 'appropriate funding' for a full return to school. ...
Ontario long-term care wait list reached 38,400 amid pandemic
The wait list stood at 35,100 people in April 2019, but grew to 38,400 people by April this year. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: ‘I’m sorry, he couldn’t hear me.’
What was asked and answered in question period on Wednesday, July 15. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: ‘It’s like a bad Choose Your Own Adventure book’
What was asked and answered in question period on Tuesday, July 14. ...
Health teams and patients breathing ‘sigh of relief’ as some hospitals ramp up scheduled surgeries
Ontario Health data shows that 154,097 fewer surgeries were performed during 99 days of the pandemic compared to a year prior. ...
Reopening indoor dining in bars ‘jeopardizes school reopening’ in September, epidemiologist says
The premier said there would be social distancing in bars and that patrons wouldn't be allowed to sing or dance. ...
Premier Ford says streaming ‘leaves students behind,’ announces plan to end practice starting with Grade 9 math
The government is also proposing to stop suspensions of kindergarten to Grade 3 students for non-serious offences. ...
Report highlights ways hospitals can ‘welcome back’ caregivers during COVID-19
The report encourages hospitals to revisit policies on family presence with input from patients, families and caregivers. ...
Nearly 451,000 fewer routine cancer-screening tests performed over 78 days of the pandemic
"Get screened," one surgical oncologist implores as routine cancer screening gradually restarts. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: ‘Premier, I wish you’d stay’
What was asked and answered in question period on Monday, July 6. ...
Calls continue for reversal of guidance that could enable asymptomatic migrant farm workers to keep working
Nearly 770 health-care workers sent a letter to the province's top doctor yesterday calling for the reversal. ...
‘I could weep reading this,’ mother of children with autism says of MPP report outlining ‘dire’ situation of families
Liberal MPP Michael Coteau's report includes recommendations for the government on how to help the autism community. ...
Ontario ombudsman’s annual report documents ‘disturbing’ conditions in correctional facilities
Paul Dubé also said his office has received more than 800 complaints related to COVID-19. ...
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