Ontario budget
-PKG-ONLINE_848x480_1551838275797.jpg?w=180&quality=70&strip=all)
Fedeli, Mulroney and MacLeod demoted after Ford shuffles cabinet
The reset comes just after Ford and his Progressive Conservatives marked the one-year anniversary of winning a majority government. Continue reading
Ford government lays off more than 400 workers at Ontario health agencies Wednesday
In all, the government plans to eliminate 825 positions at health agencies; these positions are to be merged into Ontario Health. Continue reading
Autism treatment centre hands out 291 layoff notices amid changes to Ontario autism services
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
A total of 291 staff at ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development have received notices that their positions are affected by Ontario’s recent changes to autism services. Continue reading
Bail hearings will no longer be covered by Legal Aid Ontario
Legal Aid Ontario, which provides services to those who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer, is facing a 30 per cent cut in funding by the Ontario government. Continue reading
Hamilton’s school board eliminating courses due to provincial funding changes, declining enrolment
A Hamilton school board trustee says the board is nixing 173 courses for the 2019-20 school year — a move that will affect some 1,400 students. Continue reading
__TOR1EK0V_848x480_1535240259699.jpg?w=180&quality=70&strip=all)
Kiefer Sutherland lashes out at Premier Doug Ford: ‘You, sir, are no Tommy Douglas’
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
“I knew Tommy Douglas and you Sir, are no Tommy Douglas. P.S. You’re lucky my mum’s not active on Twitter,” the actor tweeted. Continue reading
.jpg?w=180&quality=70&strip=all)
Cuts to Legal Aid Ontario mean asylum seekers are on their own, refugee lawyer says
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
“I think it’s devastating because when people come to Canada they enter the system. They need representation. It’s almost impossible for people to understand how to prepare and how to represent themselves.” Continue reading
LHSC announces major budget deficit
The LHSC says it ended the 2018/19 fiscal year with a $24 million deficit. Continue reading
Ontario government watchdog says spending growth under PCs slowest in 30 years
Ontario’s fiscal watchdog says program spending under the Progressive Conservatives will drop to its lowest level in 30 years as the government tries to eliminate the deficit. Continue reading
City of Toronto launches petition demanding Ford government reverse course on cuts
The City of Toronto has said the cuts, which include deep slashes to funding for child care and Toronto Public Health, could leave up to a $180-million hole in its budget. Continue reading