The premier said people with mental health issues who commit violent crimes should be treated in jail. ...
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Hutton: A lobbyist by definition is a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators
Columnist Deb Hutton says if done honestly and professionally, lobbying is an important part of a democratic system of government. ...
Premier outlines tax dollar and real estate concerns on Sidewalk Labs project
The premier's first public response on the issue comes at a pivotal time for the ambitious waterfront project. ...
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, August 9. ...
Federal government makes pre-election funding announcements in competitive Ontario ridings: Analysis
The latest announcement saw the federal Liberals and Ontario PCs overcome their infrastructure funding spat to support spending in a politically sensitive area. ...
Premier makes case to amalgamate regional governance
His remarks come less than two weeks before AMO. ...
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 bitter pill’: Ontario Nurses Association ad campaign blasts PCs over health care
The union urges Ontarians to send form letters to the government asking for more funding and staffing in the province’s long-term care sector. ...
Funding Portal: Who got funded — Week of July 29
Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, August 8. ...
‘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. ...
New report details effects of climate change on children’s health as environment remains top of mind for voters
The campaign asks Ontarians to take a pledge to stay informed about climate change, share and support action against it. ...
An inside look at the government’s rushed and confused buck-a-beer rollout
LCBO officials were unclear what the government's policy entailed, an industry group strongly objected, and one participating company later expressed its regrets. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, August 7. ...
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. ...
Government advances data economy strategy with new discussion paper
The discussion is part of a bigger effort for Ontario to try and capitalize on opportunities in the data economy. ...
Saugeen First Nation seeks resolution to longstanding Sauble Beach land dispute
Saugeen First Nation seeks a summary judgment for legal battle that has gone on for almost thirty years. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, August 6. ...
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. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
‘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." ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Friday, August 2. ...
Order of Ontario sees big delay amid government review, some worried annual awards won’t come out this year
The government promises the much-delayed awards will still come out this year, and named three prominent Tories to the panel that picks recipients. ...
In Brief: ‘Deluged’ by Americans, and government floats idea of selling GO station naming rights
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Funding Portal: Who got funded — Week of July 22
Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...
NDP urges Ontario not to cut wage boost programs for some caregivers
Horwath called for another phase of the public inquiry into long-term care in Ontario spurred by health-care serial killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, August 1. ...
PC government fails to implement auditor general appointments process reforms by promised timelines
Green Leader Mike Schreiner outlined a series of reforms he would like to see the government implement. ...
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. ...
Public inquiry into killer nurse Wettlaufer says government must boost long-term care funding to prevent more murders
Report author Justice Eileen Gillese said the killings would not have been discovered had Elizabeth Wettlaufer not confessed. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, July 30. ...
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. ...
Analysis: ServiceOntario misses its standards in high-growth areas while Ontarians wait
The worst ServiceOntario location in the province, Unionville, only saw Ontarians served within the standard 20 minutes one out of four times. ...
Province’s financial watchdog looks to beef itself up, take on ‘unique’ projects like climate change next fiscal year
Looking back at the fiscal year, Peter Weltman said he liked adding some "realism" to the Ford government's narrative about the Kathleen Wynne Liberals. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, July 30. ...
‘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. ...
In Brief: Uncorking on the premier, and Chief Rudy Turtle signs up to run for the federal NDP
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Doug Ford and Sylvia Jones announce new fire safety rules, tout part-time firefighting regulations in defiance of unions
The stricter rules were introduced due to cannabis legalization, which Jones said "poses some unique, and frankly challenging risks for firefighters." ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Monday, July 29. ...
In Brief: green vehicle plates to stay status quo, new HOV signs almost $1,000/sign, Ontario-Alberta education MOU and a health announcement
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Ombudsman urges Near North District School Board to improve its governance
Report outlined recommendations to restore public trust in the school board following concerns about its consolidation process. ...
How political staffers should prepare for post-election musical chairs
With an election on the horizon that can mean big changes for political staffers, writes columnist Kelly Harris. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
New, renewed and amended registrations for Jul. 19–26. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, July 25. ...
Educators encouraged by meeting with government officials on Indigenous curriculum
The Ministry of Education held the June 19 meeting with various stakeholders. ...
Plan released for Ford’s ‘crown jewel’ Ontario Line as critics fume over transparency, privatization concerns
The route will be elevated for portions, which the report says will reduce cost, but add to the disruption of neighbourhoods and the environment. ...
Former health minister David Caplan passes away at age 54
Caplan continued a family legacy at Queen's Park and served in multiple cabinet positions for the McGuinty government. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, July 25. ...
Premier to host pair of $1,000-per-person fundraisers after claiming ‘no one can influence Doug Ford’
Mike Schreiner said the fundraisers contradict the premier's claim. ...
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