Auditor general to release report on Ontario’s 25 per cent hydro bill cuts
Ontario’s financial watchdog has said that plan means hydro customers will be paying a net $21 billion over the next three decades to get short-term savings. Continue reading
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Justin Trudeau takes heat off Bill Morneau by fielding his questions
After stepping forward, Bill Morneau simply shrugged before saying, “he’s the boss.” Continue reading
Federal government eases up on some small business tax changes
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
The federal government announced a number of small business tax reforms including dropping the tax rate to nine per cent by Jan. 1, 2019. Continue reading
Longtime London North Centre MPP Deb Matthews won’t seek re-election
After 15 years at Queen’s Park, Deputry Premier and London North Centre MPP Deb Matthews has announced she will not be seeking re-election. Continue reading
Kingstonians gather with local MP to discuss controversial proposed tax reform
By Heather Senoran Videographer
MP Mark Gerretsen answers questions at a Kingston town hall meeting about the federal government’s controversial proposed tax reform. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau’s Liberals would beat Conservatives, NDP in election: Ipsos poll
If an election were held tomorrow the poll suggests 39 per cent of Canadians would support Trudeau’s Liberals edging-out Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives at 32 per cent. Continue reading
Ontario mayors seek advice on pot rules from province ahead of legalization
The Liberal government said earlier this month that it will sell recreational marijuana in as many as 150 dedicated stores. Continue reading
Defence attacks bias of key ‘expert’ Crown witness at Ontario gas plants trial
The defence at the gas-plants trial in Toronto is attacking the designation of a key Crown witness as an “expert.” Continue reading
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Nova Scotia kicks off fall legislative sitting with throne speech addressing health care ‘challenges’
In his speech, Arthur LeBlanc says the government acknowledges that more mental health supports are needed. Continue reading
Infrastructure funding should be easier to access, move, provinces and territories say
Provincial and territorial governments are asking the federal Liberals to loosen the strings tied to billions in upcoming infrastructure spending, including more relaxed spending requirements if it means too much of a hit to their budgets. Continue reading
