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Your question period briefing: One heck of a birthday party

What was asked and answered in question period for Monday, Apr. 8. ...

Del Duca unclear on how to achieve ’30 under 30,’ half female candidates

The leadership hopeful plans to consult with 'grassroots members' about how exactly he's going to achieve his goal. ...

In Brief: Anti-racism advocates call for policy reversals, another fundraising email and carbon tax stickers

A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...

Government looks to narrow the power of conservation authorities

Critics charge that the amendments are designed to open the door to developers in environmentally sensitive areas. ...

‘Stay tuned ’till Thursday’: Child-care announcement expected in upcoming Ontario budget

Meanwhile, the opposition warned that the government may not live up to the promise it made on child care during the campaign. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, April 8. ...

The QP Briefing Podcast: Welcoming MPP Nathalie Des Rosiers

The Liberal MPP says there are many things to consider when deciding whether to run for party leader. ...

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. ...

Government’s ‘appropriateness’ proposals in OMA negotiations spark fear of health-care cuts

A six-month-old government proposal concerning colonoscopies sparked concern and outrage this week. ...

Who’s lobbying for whom

A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, April 5. ...

‘You cannot deny this,’ student walkout organizer tells Ford government

Premier Ford tried to pin the walkouts on ‘union bosses,’ but students and unions say the rallies were ‘completely student run.’ ...

Treasury board president looks to public sector wages for budget savings

OPSEU President Smokey Thomas questioned whether the effort would be in good faith. ...

Your question period briefing: The multiplier effect

What was asked and answered in question period on Thursday, Apr. 4. ...

OPP anti-rackets branch reviewing complaint about possible illegal lobbying at Queen’s Park

The government dismissed the news as routine and a waste of time. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning briefing for Thursday, Apr. 4. ...

Premier is ‘incredible at getting us mad and getting us active,’ student organizing mass walkout says

Education Minister Lisa Thompson says she appreciates everyone’s voice if ‘presented in a constructive manner.’ ...

Your question period briefing: ‘Ontario Yours to Recover’

What was asked in question period for Wednesday, April 3. ...

New Toronto transit report outlines risk and uncertainty

The provincial government stayed silent on details for what their plan would look like and how it might affect timelines. ...

Ministry opens application process for Ontario Health Teams, moving transformation plan forward

Meanwhile, the committee studying the health-care legislation was flooded with about 20,000 identical form letters from Lead Now. ...

Veteran Ontario Liberal Steven Del Duca promises ‘new blood’ if elected leader

Meanwhile, a sitting Liberal MPP has confirmed he intends to run. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning briefing for Wednesday, Apr. 3. ...

Ontario government to launch needs-based autism consultations in May

Lisa MacLeod acknowledged this has been a 'very difficult, emotional and divisive file.' ...

Your question period briefing: ‘Cuts will kill’

What was asked in question period for Tuesday, April 2. ...

Omnibus Bill 66 passes, as government touts effort to cut red tape

Opposition critics characterized the bill as a "race to the bottom." ...

Private surgery proposal a flash point in health-care privatization debate

A private health-care facility in London, Ont., is asking the province to support it taking on publicly-funded surgeries in its private surgical suite. ...

Low-income workers worse off, deficit will increase under LIFT credit compared to minimum wage increase, FAO says

Minimum wage earners, on average, will see about half the benefit they would have if their wage increased to $15 an hour, the watchdog found. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, April 2. ...

New autism program kicks in with parents saying they’re left with many unanswered questions

Some parents say they're waiting to to find out when their children will get off the wait-list. ...

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. ...

Ford government promises changes to some business support programs, after decrying ‘corporate welfare’ during campaign

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation accused the Progressive Conservatives of playing ‘semantics’ by criticizing corporate welfare but continuing to pay out grants. ...