If his government is ever investigated by the OPP and its independence is questioned, the RCMP could be called in, the premier said. ...
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U.S. trade representative says there’s a ‘sweet spot’ on steel and aluminum tariffs spat
Robert Lighthizer suggested lifting the tariffs could come at the cost of a quota or some other measure. ...
Premier Doug Ford recommits to child-care rebate promised in election campaign
The Ontario Premier was less clear when it came to committing to other tax cuts he’d promised during the campaign. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, Mar. 13. ...
‘Together we’re the official resistance’: NDP rallies against Ontario’s health-care transformation
The government's health-care transformation is expected to progress right up until the next election. ...
Patrick Brown and his publisher push back against Vic Fedeli lawsuit
The defence will try to prove that the various characterizations used to describe Fedeli are accurate. ...
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. ...
Observers say teachers know best as government moves to ban cellphones in classrooms
Opposition parties called the government announcement a 'distraction.' ...
Updated: Ontario announces next stage of federally led infrastructure program, feds criticize Ford government’s slow pace
The government put out a press release that appeared to take credit for the infrastructure program. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, March 12. ...
PC government announces $12,300 for each autistic student entering the school system
The Toronto Catholic District School Board called today's announcement a 'small gesture.' ...
Unfavourable OEB ruling could mean a $1 billion hit to Hydro One
Hydro One's appeal of an adverse October 2017 regulatory decision was unsuccessful. ...
York Regional Police Deputy Chief Thomas Carrique selected as next OPP Commissioner
Thomas Carrique has worked for York Regional Police since 1990. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, March 11. ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: With special guest Taras Natyshak
The NDP MPP says his hockey days taught him how to craft a quality chirp. ...
Ontario can ‘take the lead’ on reconciliation by passing Mamakwa’s Indigenous rights bill: Chief Ava Hill
Mamakwa's bill calls for provincial laws to align with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. ...
Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod ushered out of event by her police detail, days after disclosing ‘credible threat’
Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod said she has received credible threats concerning her safety. ...
Hydro One meets government demands on executive compensation
The next Hydro One CEO will earn $1.5 million at most, if he or she hits all bonus targets. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
New, renewed and amended registrations for Mar. 1–8. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Friday, Mar. 8. ...
‘We are the future,’ nine-year-old with autism tells hundreds at Queen’s Park
Ottawa police said one person was charged in relation to an allegation of threats against Lisa MacLeod. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: Parents of kids with autism speak out
What was asked and answered in question period on Thursday, Mar. 7. ...
Minister refuses to take responsibility for Taverner controversy, blames NDP
Community Safety and Corrections Minister did not indicate anything that she would do differently next time. ...
Ontario budget day set for April 11
The government has promised to inform Ontarians on its path back to balance in the coming budget. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, March 7. ...
Your question period briefing: ‘shady record’
What was asked in Question Period for Wednesday, March 6. ...
Lisa MacLeod to skip autism protest at Queen’s Park, cites ‘credible threats’
One organizer expects the rally on Thursday to be the ‘biggest autism protest in Ontario’s history.’ ...
Updated: Ford friend Ron Taverner withdraws his name from consideration for OPP Commissioner
Julian Falconer accused Premier Doug Ford of an abuse of power in allegedly orchestrating the firing of Brad Blair. ...
Rising health-care costs make promise to balance budget without tax increases a ‘significant challenge,’ watchdog warns
The FAO also looked at the fiscal impact of the new physician services agreement. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, Mar. 6. ...
Autism service provider tells families new autism program will have ‘significant limitations’
Cathy Paul says she wants the new program to be able to 'differentiate support for kids' based on need. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: the ‘stinking mess’ edition
What was asked in Question Period for Tuesday, March 5. ...
Rickford rolls out changes to northern internship program, offers more details on energy rate reductions
In an address to a major mining conference, Rickford touted changes to a northern internship program designed to make it more accessible. ...
Former OPP deputy commissioner says his firing was an act of reprisal and an attempt to muzzle him
Brad Blair released a statement saying "the cost of a compromised OPP is too great a price to pay." ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, March 5. ...
Ottawa school trustee calls on province to ‘reconsider’ autism program changes
Donna Blackburn says schools need more special education supports. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: The firing edition
What was asked in Question Period for Monday, Mar. 4. ...
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. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, March 4. ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: With HuffPost’s Emma Paling
The "Taj Mahal on wheels" was one of the big stories of the week. ...
Nathalie Des Rosiers calls autism program changes a ‘human rights issue’
Shay Boshis is concerned that her son will regress without adequate treatment. ...
Ministry foreshadows education announcement to come, opposition warns of deep cuts
The ministry sent a memo urging boards to defer making hiring decisions until after a coming announcement. ...
Milloy: Successful stakeholder management comes with empathy
The approach from Lisa MacLeod on the autism issue provides a textbook example on how not to manage stakeholders, writes columnist John Milloy. ...
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 briefing for Friday, March 1. ...
Kids ride free on GO, beginning with March Break season
Metrolinx said the policy change won't cost money. ...
In Brief: Waterfront Toronto appointees, and ombudsman advice
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Ontario government wins sex-ed court case, civil liberties association vows to appeal
Meanwhile, Education Minister Lisa Thompson won't say if gender identity will be part of the new curriculum coming this fall. ...
Your question period briefing: ‘Gerald Butts 2.0’
What was asked and answered in question period on Thursday, Feb. 28. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, Feb. 28. ...
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