The government also says it has distributed $4.4 million in autism funding. ...
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Vancouver’s tax on empty homes has opened up (some) supply and made the city millions. Why isn’t Toronto talking about it?
Vancouver's empty homes tax has been a hot-button issue since the idea was introduced years ago. Why isn't Toronto having the same conversation? ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, July 3. ...
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. ...
OPG continues U.S. expansion with Cube Hydro purchase, regulatory approvals remain
OPG says it's seeking scale and efficiencies in its U.S. acquisitions. ...
In Brief: The talk radio premier, a new Hydro One board chair and employment services overhaul pilot communities
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, July 2. ...
Press secretary to education minister has ties to Dean French through lacrosse
The Ford government has been struggling to deal with the growing scandal over its patronage appointments in recent weeks. ...
Province announces animal cruelty hotline, interim chief inspector as it takes over investigations from Ontario SPCA
Animal cruelty laws had been enforced by a charity for 100 years. ...
Harris: The key to becoming a valuable stakeholder is by helping government to help themselves
Columnist Kelly Harris says the way stakeholders can move their issues forward is by doing the legwork and aligning interests with the government of the day. ...
Ontario Court of Appeal rules carbon backstop is constitutional in 4–1 decision
The provincial government has vowed to fight the legal battle all the way to the Supreme Court. ...
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, June 28. ...
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. ...
Experts concerned Sidewalk Labs proposal threatens local democracy
Digital governance and city planning experts are wondering: What does one of the largest corporations on the planet want with a slice of Toronto? ...
Premier remains silent as patronage scandal grows
Government messaging was left to Lisa Thompson, with Stephen Lecce scheduled to assist at the end of the day. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, June 27. ...
Small publishers uncertain about future after government cuts lead to suspension of Ontario Arts Council grants
Small creators say they'll have to lay off staff, stop running magazines and search for business opportunities in other provinces to deal with the cuts. ...
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." ...
Premier’s office faces opposition calls for independent investigations amid escalating appointments scandal
The premier's office said it will review "pending appointments," but wouldn't commit to actively looking at past appointments or supporting an independent investigation. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, June 26. ...
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. ...
Premier’s office rocked by another patronage appointment related to Dean French
On New Year's Eve French's wife's niece was appointed to a position that pays her $1,400 per meeting. ...
Government health-care advisory council releases glowing second report
The council, headed up by former Doug Ford advisor Dr. Rueben Devlin, said it was "encouraged by [the government’s] commitment and progress to date." ...
Ombudsman complaints up 30 per cent from last year, annual report reveals
The Ontario Cannabis Store received more complaints than the next three most complained-about government programs combined. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, June 25. ...
‘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. ...
Andy Manahan: Why reforming environmental assessments is a good move for Ontario
In a guest op-ed, the executive director of the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario makes the case for eliminating duplication in EAs. ...
Bruce Power and labour union go through conciliation in effort to avert labour stoppage
The Society of United Professionals, which represents 1,200 Bruce Power workers, says it's "optimistic" there's a "reasonable" deal to be made. ...
Sidewalk Labs reveals ambitious plan for Toronto’s waterfront amid concerns about privacy and democratic rights
Sidewalk Labs unveiled its 1,500-page vision today, which goes far beyond the scope of the Quayside neighbourhood originally agreed to. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Monday, June 24. ...
Dean French out of premier’s office, leaves for private sector
The embattled staffer had been at the center of several controversies. ...
Renata Ford announces political bid as star candidate for Maxime Bernier’s party
Asked about her qualifications, Renata said she has “a political background” from her time supporting Rob. “So I think that qualifies me,” she said. ...
Premier revokes two appointments with personal ties to his chief of staff
Conservative voices slammed the premier's office and Dean French in particular for the appointments. ...
Milloy: Memo to Premier Ford — if you don’t like the booing, don’t just change your ministers, change your story
The list of Ford's cuts "fails to tell a story about the government’s priorities or overall deficit reduction strategy," writes columnist John Milloy. ...
Funding Portal: Who got funded — Week of June 17
Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...
Ontario Arts Council suspends five programs, reduces funding for others in wake of Ford government cuts
The province has cut almost $10 million from the fund supporting artists across the province, and completely axed the Indigenous Culture Fund. ...
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, June 21. ...
Experts and stakeholders question whether cabinet shuffle can provide a government reset
One pollster says that the problem with the government's popularity rests with the premier, not his cabinet. ...
An in-depth look at every move in Doug Ford’s historic cabinet shuffle
With 12 cabinet ministers on the move and executive council expanding from 21 to 28 members, we break down every change. ...
Premier names Steven Davidson top civil servant in full-time capacity
The appointment comes at the same time as a major cabinet shuffle, and a dozen deputy ministers who changed roles. ...
Ford government sees major cabinet shuffle as premier tries to hit reset button
Bigger cabinet sees major changes, with Fedeli, Mulroney, Phillips, MacLeod and Thompson changing roles, among others. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, June 20. ...
What the premier said in Greater Sudbury: On autism protests, health care layoffs and the Star system
Premier Doug Ford took questions in Coniston, outside Sudbury. ...
Conservative activist launches ad campaign against government’s environmental plan, attacking from the right
Jim Karahalios, the husband of PC MPP Belinda Karahalios, says it's clear the government plan includes carbon pricing. ...
Autism advocates cite fear and uncertainty after service provider lays off staff
But Lisa MacLeod said she expects service providers will "become re-employed." ...
Province cuts hundreds of positions at Ontario health agencies, promises no harm to front-line care
The PCs say front-line services will benefit because the positions being cut are administrative. The NDP isn't buying it. ...
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. ...
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