Ford Government

• Ford government supportive of Niagara amalgamation, hoping for local plan

  The possibility of reducing the size of the local governments was raised after a new provincial appointee complained about the current structure and costs.

  Politics

  Feb 25
  
• Ontario school boards urge open conversation about future of trustees

  The Ontario Public School Board Association said it's listening to public comments made by Doug Ford about whether he wants to eliminate trustees, without receiving official word.

  Education

  Feb 25
  
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• Ford government stops reports summarizing child welfare network deaths

  The government said the 'information continues to be tracked in real time,' but appears to have ended reports summarizing trends and broader patterns.

  Canada

  Feb 25
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• 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

  Feb 24
• 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

  Feb 24
• 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

  Feb 24
• ‘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
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• 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
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• ‘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