The company is trying to salvage its landmark $6.7-billion acquisition, but also faced a credit rating warning. ...
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Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, Dec. 11. ...
Ontario Human Rights Commission wants PCs to ‘move forward’ on police oversight reforms
This comes in the wake of a new OHRC report that found black people in Toronto were almost 20 times more likely than white people to be shot and killed by police. ...
Financial accountability watchdog report calls into question government’s touted ‘efficiencies’
The government says its policy decisions since taking office have improved the province's deficit position, while the FAO contends they have caused it to deteriorate. ...
In Brief: A Grand Old Lady, cannabis restrictions and a hospice announcement
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, Dec. 10. ...
First ministers’ meeting goes sideways with last-minute climate change spat
The premier accused the prime minister of moving the goalposts on climate change targets. ...
Environment minister won’t be attending UN climate conference, says much work to be done here
The environment ministry will send a 'climate change policy expert' to the conference from Dec. 8-14. ...
Red-tape bill opens up Greenbelt for development, environmentalists warn
The government remains committed to maintaining the Greenbelt, the minister says. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Hutton: Political Yo-Yos do all politicians a disservice
If the voters reject you for one job, then maybe it’s time to take a break before immediately seeking another, writes columnist Deb Hutton. ...
First ministers’ meeting goes forward as provincial-federal tension lingers
The prelude to the meeting had been so rancorous that it was something of an accomplishment that it began without a hitch. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: ‘Twas the last before Christmas
What was asked in Question Period for Thursday, Dec. 6. ...
Ombudsman says his office will ‘respect and build’ on the legacies of child advocate and French language services commissioner
Paul Dubé says the French language services commissioner will continue to promote French language rights and issue an annual report.’ ...
Government red-tape bill targets public sector collective agreements with construction unions
The omnibus bill also loosens regulations on businesses including home daycares, pawn shops, wireless providers, private career colleges and more. ...
OSAP funding up, but increase to post-secondary enrolment remains ‘modest’: AG report
NDP deputy leader John Vanthof says OSAP isn’t just about boosting enrolment, but ensuring students graduate with less debt. ...
Premier’s office threatens to walk away from first ministers’ meeting
The premier’s office is engaging in diplomatic brinksmanship in order to try and add agenda items. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Dec. 6, 2018. ...
BREAKING: Hydro One’s $6.7B Avista deal falls apart, with U.S. regulators citing concerns about political interference
This week, Energy Minister Greg Rickford called a reporter's question about government meddling in Hydro One a "trap." ...
Your question period briefing: friends and enemies
What was asked and answered in question period on Dec. 5, 2018. ...
Former provincial controller speaks out, saying she quit over Ford government’s accounting of deficit
The former civil servant also accused Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk of acting unprofessionally toward her. ...
AG report 2018: Auditor General calls for more ‘skepticism’ of government spending
The 2018 is over 1,000 pages long and contains 15 value-for-money audits. ...
AG report 2018: Legal Aid Ontario could save up to $21 million if it reduces ODSP cases
Auditor general also suggests better collaboration between Legal Aid Ontario, social services ministry and Social Benefits Tribunal. ...
AG report 2018: Auditor releases damning report on Technical Standards and Safety Authority
The AG raised safety concerns with elevators as well as with fuel transportation and storage. ...
AG report 2018: Education system in Ontario needs IT overhaul
While some classrooms see students assigned their own computer, others see eight sharing one piece of equipment. ...
AG report 2018: Assisted Devices Program and Health Quality Ontario targeted in AG’s health-related audits
This year the AG released four health-related value-for-money audits. ...
AG report 2018: Lysyk calls out Waterfront Toronto, but adds that the agency needs more power
The AG’s report criticized the agency over its partnership with Google. ...
AG report 2018: Darlington on-time and on-budget, but faces significant risks
If the risks materialize the project could exceed the $12.8 billion budget, Lysyk warns. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Dec. 5, 2018. ...
In Brief: Premier attacks ‘media party,’ mass land sell-off, and former energy minister testifies at select committee
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Your question period briefing: a very McVety Christmas
What was asked and answered in question period on Dec. 4, 2018. ...
Ford doubles down on Ron Taverner appointment, admits he participated in order in council
Opposition parties are calling for an integrity commissioner investigation. ...
Premier accused of breaking political promises to Ontario doctors
However, a January report could herald some of the major changes to health-care bureaucracy some doctors are looking for. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, Dec. 4. ...
A special QP Briefing Podcast: Introducing the Parliamentary Reform Caucus
Three MPPs from different parties have founded a caucus dedicated to parliamentary reform. ...
Recognized party threshold raised, providing blow to Liberals
The standing orders now require 12 MPPs for official party status recognition, up from eight. ...
Ontario’s French language services commissioner calls proposed changes to his office a ‘setback’ for francophones
The provincial child advocate says his office’s work to protect children and youth would be ‘wiped out with a stroke of a pen.’ ...
Your Question Period Briefing: Hiring and firing
What was asked and answered in question period on Dec. 2, 2018. ...
Former premier sticks to well-known talking points in select committee grilling
Kathleen Wynne didn’t say the Fair Hydro Plan borrowing system was designed to keep the debt off the books. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, Dec. 3. ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: Welcoming MPP Sandy Shaw
The rookie NDP MPP is also calling out for help locating her lost cell phone. ...
Provinces are ‘fully capable’ of combating greenhouse gas emissions on their own, Ontario argues in carbon tax legal challenge
The carbon tax isn’t so much a tax as it is an illegal attempt to curb greenhouses gasses, the province argues. ...
Ontario asking Ottawa to grant its request for 1,000 more economic immigrants in 2019 through provincial nominee program
Ontario wants to be able to nominate up to 7,600 people for permanent residency through an economic immigration program. ...
In brief: Unifor declares war on Ford, the auditor general report is coming, a minister weighs in on the CUSMA, and anti-competitive gas
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Who’s lobbing 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, Nov. 30. ...
In brief: former premier promotes bus safety, NDP leader talks predictability, and boosting supply key housing issue for Clark
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
‘If it’s not broken, don’t fix it:’ supporter of child advocate’s office
Youth gathered at Queen's Park to protest the government's plan to scrap the child advocate's office. ...
Your question period briefing: 1-800-PREMIER
What was asked in Question Period for Thursday, Nov. 29. ...
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