Ford Government

• Ford government backs away from abolishing trustees in education overhaul

  The Putting Student Achievement First Act, tabled by Education Minister Paul Calandra on Monday, leaves elected trustees in place at the public, Catholic and French boards.

  Education

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• Ontario correctional facilities operating at 130% capacity as overcrowding worsens

  New documents obtained by Global News using freedom of information laws show Ontario's correctional facilities are overflowing, with no sign the situation will improve.

  Politics

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• Ontario to cut length of teachers’ college, increase practical element

  Most programs are currently four semesters and under upcoming legislation, teachers' college across the province would be delivered in three consecutive semesters over 12 months.

  Canada

  Apr 10
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• Minister teases ‘a few more sleeps’ until he unveils Ontario school board reforms

  Before legislators returned to their ridings before the Good Friday long weekend, Education Minister Paul Calandra promised his long-awaited legislation was finally ready.

  Canada

  Apr 10
• Ontario electricity system to add 14 new solar, wind projects

  The Independent Electricity System Operator says it marks the first large-scale renewable development in the province in more than a decade.

  Canada

  Apr 9
• Northlander unveils pricing for new trains from Toronto to northern Ontario

  The Northlander train, which will run from Toronto to Timmins and on to Cochrane, was discontinued in 2012 and is on the verge of being returned to service.

  Politics

  Apr 9
• Ontario school board supervisors charging varying fees, some billing government HST

  New invoices obtained by Global News using freedom of information laws show a lack of uniformity in how supervisors are working and being compensated.

  Politics

  Apr 9
• Ford government started 19 forensic audits in 5 years, including at Ministry of Labour

  The government has initiated almost 20 audits since 2022. The ministry with the most audits is in charge of the controversial skills development fund.

  Politics

  Apr 8
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• Brampton, Mississauga mayors ‘condemn’ Ford government changes to conservation authority

  The mayors of Brampton and Mississauga are pushing back on a Ford government plan to amalgamate 36 conservation authorities. They say the move will slow housing approvals.

  Environment

  Apr 7
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• Ontario FOI changes will make it ‘less transparent than even the federal government’

  The Ford government included its restrictions on freedom of information laws as part of its 2026 budget, which will head to committee.

  Politics

  Apr 6