What was asked and answered in question period on Thursday, Feb. 28. ...
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Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, Feb. 28. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: Bleep bleep
What was asked and answered in question period on Wednesday, Feb. 27. ...
Sexual assault centres lukewarm on government’s announced $1 million funding boost
They say the funding won’t ‘shift the problem of the long waiting lists.’ ...
Opposition sounds alarm over cash-for-access fundraising
The government denied its $1,250-per-plate dinner wasn't a return of the controversial cash-for-access ways under the Liberals. ...
Details on province’s autism program trickle out, but many remain unknown
Speech and occupational therapy won’t be covered by the new program. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, Feb. 27. ...
Indigenous community calls for government to reconsider cuts to culture fund
An Anishinaabe teen says access to her culture improved and changed her life. ...
FAO urges government to submit finances to accountability and transparency
In part due to an election year, the expenditure estimates did not receive the scrutiny they normally do. ...
Parent of child with autism says MacLeod took quote out of context, doesn’t accept minister’s apology
The Windsor mother called on the premier to remove MacLeod from cabinet. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: ‘Taj Mahal on wheels’
What was asked and answered in question period on Tuesday, Feb. 26. ...
Ontario health-care transformation announced, confirming plan leaked by opposition
The plan dismantles LHINs and places significant responsibility on new entities called "Ontario Health Teams," which are being established in an ad-hoc process. ...
Sponsored Content: Millennials concerned about climate change, support new nuclear
A new poll confirms that young Canadians are deeply concerned about climate change and support nuclear energy in replacing fossil fuel generation. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, Feb. 26. ...
Court documents outline slander notice, premier’s request for personalized “camper van”
The premier's office indicated a willingness to push back against Brad Blair. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: Not sorry
What was asked and answered in question period on Monday, Feb. 25. ...
Exclusive: Former U.S. ambassador says Trump’s ‘hostile’ tariffs are like ‘punching your best friend in the face’
Bruce Heyman and his wife, Vicki, have taken on the role of ‘citizen ambassadors.’ ...
Question swap denial by NDP puzzles and frustrates Liberals
The NDP objected to the Liberals swapping a question with an independent MPP, and declined to clarify what their stance is on the issue. ...
Minister denies ‘freezing’ autism wait list, opposition accuses her of lying
The issue appears to be a matter of semantics, as the government confirmed service providers had been instructed to only bring in new clients who had already been given service commitments. ...
Hamilton police outline PC nomination ballot-box stuffing evidence, but conclude investigation without charges
Police said they seized ballots that appeared to be falsified and evidence of someone listed as a voter who'd died shortly before nomination was held. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, Feb. 25. ...
Garneau tells Trump administration that tariffs are a ‘serious impediment’ to USMCA ratification
'I got the message loud and clear,' says Larry Kudlow, the U.S. president's economic assistant. ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: Featuring special guest Marit Stiles
Stiles is a former Atlantic Canada solo synchronized swimming champion. ...
Premier Ford tells U.S. Trade Representative that he stands ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ with feds on tariff issue
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin says both countries lose if the tariff issue isn't resolved. ...
Ford wants to see Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade deal ratified before federal election
Ford praised Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton on his efforts on Canada-U.S. trade issues. ...
A round-up of private members’ bills introduced this week
Between a right to repair, Golden Girls, and protecting groundwater there's something for everyone. ...
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, Feb. 22. ...
‘These tariffs are hurting Americans, they’re hurting Canadians, they’re destructive, and they’re unnecessary’: Canadian ambassador
Premier Doug Ford will be meeting with United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer during his trip to Washington. ...
In brief: Ombudsman announces plans for child and youth transition, House Leader says Hillier’s ‘yada’ comment disrespectful
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: MacLeod’s stand
What was asked and answered in question period on Thursday, Feb. 21. ...
Cabinet escalates Hydro One compensation fight as company releases earnings
The PC Party used the battle as a fundraising opportunity. ...
Ontario looking for ways to ‘exponentially’ expand access to psychotherapy, health minister tells nurses
Christine Elliott said she's exploring many was to increase access to therapies and is willing to reach across the aisle for good ideas. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, Feb. 21. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: Yada, yada, yada
What was asked in Question Period for Wednesday, Feb. 20. ...
‘You’re too afraid to face us because you’re failing kids across the province’: parent of autistic child
Lisa MacLeod said the NDP is providing 'false hope' to parents who think the government will change its mind on the autism program. ...
In Brief: Green legislation for Guelph, and the state of Hamilton’s LRT
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Longtime MPP suspended from PC caucus over ‘yada, yada, yada’ comment after heated autism debate
Randy Hillier says his comment was meant for an NDP MPP, not parents in the public galleries. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, Feb. 20. ...
Arbitrator releases decision on physician compensation, lauded by both the government and medical association
Neither side got everything they wanted, but both the minister and the medical association said they welcome the decision. ...
In Brief: Jim Wilson’s return, and the student fee message
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Doug Ford government introduces new policing oversight legislation
The proposed bill would require the SIU to complete investigation in 120 days, or provide an explanation. ...
MacLeod apologizes for tone of meeting with autism therapists, says she doesn’t recall exactly what she said
A Liberal MPP has filed a complaint with the Integrity Commissioner concerning MacLeod. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: The flappable premier
What was asked and answered in Question Period on Feb. 19, 2019. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, Feb. 19. ...
Dean: The Ford government’s future success depends on building a trusting relationship with the civil service
Senator Tony Dean traces Premier Doug Ford's early successes and stumbles to his administration's relationship with the civil service. ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: With special guest Mitzie Hunter
We also asked Hunter if she is planning to run for the Liberal leadership. ...
Ontario Liberal ‘brand loyalty’ boosting leaderless party to par with PCs: Pollster
Some Ontarians who identify as Liberals are coming home and one big question is whether or not the Tories have recognized that yet, a pollster says. ...
Hydro One and government fight over executive compensation, with new CEO in the balance
The two parties are in a standoff, with no clear path out of it. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
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