Bill 5

• City of Toronto files Supreme Court appeal after court ruled in favour of law that slashed council

  "This case raises important constitutional questions in the context of substantial interference with a democratic municipal election."

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2019
• 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.

  Education

  May 6, 2019
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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.

  Health

  Dec 5, 2018
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• 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.

  Politics

  Oct 12, 2018
• 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.

  Politics

  Oct 4, 2018
• 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.

  Politics

  Sep 21, 2018
• 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.

  Politics

  Sep 20, 2018
• 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.

  Commentary

  Sep 19, 2018
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• 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.

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2018
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• 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.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2018