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Elliott announces 1,157 new long-term care beds at facilities across Ontario
But Christine Elliott says it will likely take one to two years for them to become available. Continue reading
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Ontario government says it will end Liberal Fair Hydro Plan, match rate increases to inflation
The government has previously said the Liberal plan drove up Ontario’s deficit by $1.8 billion in 2017-2018. Continue reading
Changes to Ontario Autism Program pose challenges to families, agencies
In just days, sweeping changes to Ontario’s Autism Program will take effect. Continue reading
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Ontario education minister defends higher class sizes by saying students need more resiliency
Lisa Thompson says larger class sizes will enable more group work and build skills that employers want. Continue reading
Doug Ford didn’t break rules hiring Ron Taverner, integrity commissioner says
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The integrity commissioner interviewed over 20 witnesses in his investigation, including former Deputy OPP Commissioner Brad Blair, Continue reading
Ontario government announces one-time funding for small and rural municipalities
The money will be allocated based on the number of households in a municipality and whether the municipality is urban or rural. Continue reading
London college, university students to take part in walk-out over tuition changes
Students from Western University and Fanshawe College plan to walk-out of class Wednesday to protest planned changes to tuition in Ontario. Continue reading
Ontario college, university students plan walkouts to protest government funding changes
The Progressive Conservative government eliminated free tuition for low-income students in January while imposing a 10 per cent across-the-board tuition fee cut. Continue reading
Ontario government to centralize procurement, estimated to save $1B a year in 5 years
Treasury Board President Peter Bethlenfalvy says there is currently too much duplication and fragmentation in the way government ministries, as well as schools and hospitals, buy goods and services. Continue reading
Two employees launch lawsuit against Ontario government over alleged racism
Jean-Marie Dixon and Hentrose Nelson have launched a lawsuit against the provincial government and the unions that represent them, alleging they’ve been subjected to systemic racism for years. Continue reading