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Todd Smith and federal minister weigh in on taxable income question of autism ‘childhood budgets’
The national revenue minister reaffirmed the tax-free status of the funding under the current autism program. ...
President of the elementary teachers’ union says the Ford government has ‘woken up a sleeping giant’
On teacher contract talks, Sam Hammond said the union is "preparing for every eventuality." ...
MPP Mitzie Hunter joins Liberal leadership race
The Liberal MPP said her vision is rooted in “affordability and opportunity." ...
People on the move: deputy minister shakeup
A roundup of people changing government and political roles. ...
Ontario government to launch consultations on regulating ABA providers
Autism advocates say they're encouraged by the news, but that it's "long overdue." ...
In Brief: Ambassador to the U.S. resigns, fundraising with math and autism protests
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
‘A mandate like this really doesn’t help our student body,’ outgoing OSTA-AECO president says on e-learning proposal
Outgoing student trustees reflect on the past two years and look ahead to possible post-secondary advocacy work. ...
Government says it has no plans to fund private schools as new lobby group emerges
The recently launched TeachON is a member of the larger U.S.-based Teach Coalition. ...
Ontario government continues call for larger economic immigrant quota
The federal government said many factors go into determining the number of economic immigrants a province can accept. ...
‘A great adventure’: Nathalie Des Rosiers reflects on life at Queen’s Park and beyond
The principal of Massey College said resigning her MPP seat "was a really difficult decision." ...
In Brief: Nathalie Des Rosiers resigns, an inquest, Baber weighs in on autism and OSSTF responds to STEM comments
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Changes to Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program include scrapping of corporate stream
The government is also trying to attract more truck drivers and personal support workers to Ontario. ...
‘We didn’t get the redesign right the first time,’ Todd Smith says on government’s handling of autism file
Minister Smith said the government will work to create a "needs-based" Ontario Autism Program. ...
Educators encouraged by meeting with government officials on Indigenous curriculum
The Ministry of Education held the June 19 meeting with various stakeholders. ...
CRA says based on its understanding of autism program, ‘childhood budgets’ not taxable income
The federal agency says it wasn't consulted by the province on the new autism program. ...
Ontario’s former youth advocate named ‘child advocate of the year’ at North American conference
The government shuttered Irwin Elman's office a few months ago, but he says he feels "an obligation to continue to speak out." ...
School boards can now apply for funding to build new schools and carry out major renovations, Lecce announces
Education Minister Stephen Lecce said boards can submit proposals for up to 10 projects. ...
In brief: A wedding, scrapping break open ticket fees and remembering John Burns Wynne
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
New signs slated for highways after motorcyclists get green light to use HOV lanes
A regulation change went into effect on July 1 to allow single-rider motorcycles to use HOV lanes. ...
Newly proclaimed Missing Persons Act can ‘significantly advance an investigation,’ officer says
The Missing Persons Act went into effect July 1. ...
Industry groups say Buy American proposals ‘not good for Canadian business’
The premier's office said knocking down the barriers is a priority. ...
Todd Smith says he wants to allow autism advisory panel to ‘consider more options’
The minister made a stop in Belleville today to meet with families of children with autism. ...
Guelph loses alternative education program as school board grapples with provincial proposal on larger class sizes
Cadence was a leadership program tailored toward students "at risk of not graduating." ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, July 12. ...
In Brief: Blowing off steam on STEM course cancellations and Schreiner uncovers ‘problem solvers’ during tour
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Environmental advocates applaud appointment of Jerry DeMarco as commissioner of the environment under the auditor general
DeMarco is the associate chair of the Conservation Review Board and the Environmental Review Tribunal. ...
Stephen Lecce announces continued support to programs that ‘minimize summer learning loss’
The $6 million is part of the money the government has allocated for its four-year math strategy. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, July 9. ...
Agriculture Minister says Ontario Food Terminal is staying put in Etobicoke
Workers and business owners said their jobs would be at stake if the government moved the terminal. ...
Ontario sees jobs dip in June, but more than 184,000 jobs added since one year ago
The government is taking credit for the boost in jobs, but one economist says it's unlikely due to policy changes. ...
Education minister starts to meet with union leaders who want a policy reset
OSSTF president gave Stephen Lecce credit for reaching out, but said the minister didn't commit to changing current policy proposals. ...
On the heels of Baber report, Minister Smith says 24,924 children on the autism wait-list, commits to releasing numbers monthly
The government also says it has distributed $4.4 million in autism funding. ...
Education minister announces revised career studies course with focus on financial literacy and social media usage
Stephen Lecce also said he wants to "expedite" contract negotiations. ...
Conference Board of Canada report says increased education spending could save government costs in other areas
The report says increased high school graduation rates could mean savings of $3.5 billion over 20 years. ...
New Ontario Autism Coalition report released as advisory panel has its first meetings
Minister Todd Smith said he's "looking forward" to starting work on the autism file and is planning a "listening tour." ...
Ford Fest 2019: The premier’s faithful rally, but give some honest feedback too
The premier was not booed at the event that saw thousands show up in Markham on a sunny afternoon. ...
‘This was the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back,’ prof says of latest Dean French controversy
The PCs confirmed French is no longer a member of the PC Ontario Fund Board or the premier's election readiness committee. ...
Autism advocates cite fear and uncertainty after service provider lays off staff
But Lisa MacLeod said she expects service providers will "become re-employed." ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, June 19. ...
Autism supporters and Ed the Sock flood Twitter with parody tweets of PC MPPs’ social media push of beer sales
This campaign comes as an autism service provider announced nearly 300 layoffs. ...
People for Education says ‘careful planning and adequate resources’ are critical for policy changes
The organization's executive director says it's important not to rush into making policy decisions. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, June 17. ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: Raptors, political gatherings and end of session wrap-up
This QP Briefing podcast marks the final episode for Season 3. ...
Autism families in a state of ‘acute crisis,’ says new report
Wilfrid Laurier University professors Janet McLaughlin and Margaret A. Schneider released the report on June 12. ...
Trade minister calls on industry to join him in promoting USMCA side letter on cars and car parts
The side letter, signed in November, aims to protect the auto sector from possible U.S. tariffs. ...
E-learning would further inequality, place ‘extra burden’ on some students, educators warn
The chair of the Halton District School Board said people in her area are "not happy about this." ...
‘For us it’s hard to watch, but that’s exactly what it needed to be,” Gordon Stringer says of concussion ad to be aired during NBA Finals
The provincial government has launched a concussion safety awareness campaign. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, June 10. ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: Featuring special guest Bianca Wylie
Wylie is part of the #BlockSidewalk campaign and shares why she is opposed to the Quayside smart city project. ...
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