Bill 66

• Quebec government to inject $120 million into construction industry

  The move is aimed at helping the province with its economic recovery and assist the sector with retaining its dwindling workforce.

  Economy

  Mar 21, 2021
  
• Legault government beats the clock to pass bill to jump start Quebec economy

  Passed Thursday night, the bill will speed up some 180 infrastructure projects by reducing the timeframe for environmental assessments.

  Economy

  Dec 11, 2020
  
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• Quebec forges ahead on Highway 30 improvement plan

  The project will see an eastbound and westbound reserved lane added to a 20-kilometre span of Highway 30, stretching from Highway 20 in Boucherville to just beyond Highway 10 in Brossard.

  Economy

  Sep 24, 2020
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• Quebec tables revamped bill to fast-track infrastructure projects and reboot economy

  As the province faces a second wave of the novel coronavirus, Quebec treasury board president Sonia Lebel said fighting the virus and strengthening the economy are top priorities.

  Economy

  Sep 23, 2020
• Ending carpenter’s union monopoly on city projects expected to save Hamilton taxpayers ‘millions’

  The provincial legislation deems the city to be a "non-construction employer" under the Labour Relations Act.

  Politics

  Jun 19, 2019
• Ontario announces stricter consumer protections that do ‘not apply’ to 325K hydro customers

  The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) approved new, stricter consumer protections that do "not apply" to more than 325,000 hydro customers in the province.

  Consumer

  Mar 19, 2019
• Kingston city councillor concerned about Bill 66, open-for-business bylaws

  "It is fair enough to want to streamline the process, but we have to have a balanced approach," said Coun. Bridget Doherty.

  Environment

  Feb 6, 2019
• Police association says repealing and not replacing Pawnbrokers Act sends ‘wrong message’ to thieves

  The law sets standards and a framework for pawnbrokers across the province. It includes regulations on what information should be recorded when someone pawns an item, how long that information should be kept, and rules for reporting stolen property.

  Politics

  Jan 24, 2019
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• Ontario government reverses course on bill that could open Greenbelt to development

  Clark says the government has heard from legislators, municipalities and stakeholders who were concerned about the impact the bill could have on the protected lands.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2019
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• Doug Ford scrapping rate protection for more than 325,000 Ontario hydro customers

  Premier Doug Ford's government is rolling back protections for more than 325,000 electricity customers in Ontario. Low-income advocates are concerned this could mean higher bills.

  Consumer

  Jan 22, 2019