Quebec education minister heads to New York to learn about 4-year-old kindergarten
He intends to draw inspiration from three schools with four-year-old kindergarten. Continue reading
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Proposed Manitoba law could save lives, say families of at-risk patients
A mother who experienced the tragic loss of a loved one first-hand says a new provincial bill introduced Tuesday could make all the difference for families like hers. Continue reading
Toronto election: When political allies become friendly foes vying for the same council seat
With the number of Toronto city council seats cut nearly in half, voters in 11 wards will see two incumbent councillors squaring off in the Oct. 22 election — something that is presenting a challenge for electors this time. Continue reading
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Toronto staff confident about election day plans after court decision imposing 25 wards
The City of Toronto says it will cost an extra $2.5 million approximately to hold a 25-ward election imposed by the province compared to the original 47-ward structure previously approved by Toronto city council. Continue reading
Toronto election 2018: Who’s running for council, and how, where and when to vote
Global News has compiled a list of Toronto mayoral and city council candidates as well as all the information you need on how, where, and when to cast your ballot. Continue reading
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Nominations open again for Toronto election after province’s legal victory
The city says it’s reopened nominations today for those hoping to run either for city council or school board trustee. Continue reading
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COMMENTARY: Ontario didn’t drop the constitutional ‘nuclear bomb’ — but Doug Ford isn’t disarming it, either
The threatened use of the notwithstanding clause isn’t a bug in a bumbling process, but a feature, Matt Gurney says. Continue reading
Ontario’s appeal court sides with Ford government, paves way for 25-ward Toronto election
By granting a stay, there will be 25 wards instead of 47 in the upcoming municipal election as originally set out in Bill 5, the Better Local Government Act. Continue reading
Appeal court to rule on staying decision that set aside law cutting Toronto city council size
The Court of Appeal for Ontario justices are set to release their decision electronically at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Continue reading
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Chretien, Romanow, McMurtry condemn Ford government’s use of notwithstanding clause
The three men urged Ontario’s Progressive Conservative legislators to break ranks with Premier Doug Ford, who announced Monday he would invoke the notwithstanding clause to override a judge’s ruling on legislation concerning the size of Toronto’s city council. Continue reading