Ford Government

• Ontario unveils 17 long-term care homes to get specialized dementia care funding

  On Tuesday, Long-Term Care Minister Natalia Kusendova-Bashta confirmed the $9 million program, first announced last year, would begin rolling out.

  Health

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• Ford government still ‘discussing’ whether or not to abolish trustees

  Speculation has percolated about the future of trustees for close to a year as Education Minister Paul Calandra embarks on a mission to reform how school boards operate.

  Education

  9 hours
  
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• Company sued by Ford government says it faces bankruptcy, tries to speed up case

  The company, Keel Digital Solutions, received millions from the government for counselling services for students on college and university campuses. 

  Canada

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• ‘It’s not a freebie’: Ford government defends OSAP changes as opposition continues

  Premier Doug Ford said OSAP "is not a freebie anymore" and that "money doesn't grow on trees" as opposition to his student loan changes continues to bubble.

  Politics

  Feb 23
• After latest tariff twist, Doug Ford says he ‘can’t wait’ for U.S. midterms

  A ruling from America's top court concluded Donald Trump's so-called 'reciprocal' tariffs and duties on Canada related to fentanyl were unlawful.

  Politics

  Feb 23
• Behind the scenes of Diageo’s attempts to soften the blow of an Ontario plant closure

  The night before it announced an Ontario bottling facility would close, representatives from Diageo got in touch with Doug Ford's office. At first, the conversation was cordial.

  Politics

  Feb 20
• ‘Save OSAP’ campaign launched asking Ford government to reverse student loan changes

  As part of a push to sustain the struggling post-secondary sector, the province will inject new cash into colleges and universities and allow them to raise tuition fees.

  Education

  Feb 19
• Ford says he faced ‘massive pressure’ from colleges, universities to increase tuition

  Premier Doug Ford's government announced last week it would allow universities to raise tuition by two per cent a year beginning in September.

  Politics

  Feb 17
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• Ontario finance minister says rate of health-care spending is ‘unsustainable’

  In the buildup to the 2026 budget, Doug Ford's finance minister is raising concerns about the sustainability of health-care spending in Ontario.

  Economy

  Feb 17
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• Ontario finally sees increase in housing starts after years of decline

  Data released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows that Ontario saw a 12 per cent bump in new housing starts for January 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.

  Economy

  Feb 16