Ontario Liberals

• Ontario legislature returns amid health staffing crisis, high inflation

  The premier is expected to acknowledge the health-care and economic pressures, but it's unclear if any new measures will be added to the budget or throne speech to deal with them.

  Politics

  Aug 7
  
• Ontario Liberal caucus selects John Fraser to serve as party’s interim leader

  In a press release Monday, the Ontario Liberal Caucus said Fraser -- MPP for Ottawa South -- was "unanimously selected" by the caucus.

  Politics

  Jul 25
  
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• Ontario opposition calls on government to boost health spending in light of ER closures

  Premier Doug Ford is in Victoria, B.C., this week, where Canada's premiers have called on the federal government to increase their share of health-care spending.

  Health

  Jul 12
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• Caucus members, mayor, businessman and MP ponder Ontario Liberal leadership bids

  Ontario's Liberal caucus will return to the provincial legislature with eight members, one more seat than before the June vote but still not enough to earn official party status.

  Politics

  Jul 8
• Ontario NDP, Liberals call for plan on expanded 4th COVID vaccine shots

  Interim Leader Peter Tabuns says details are needed now that a federal immunization panel is recommending the shots and Quebec has moved ahead with fourth doses for all adults.

  Health

  Jul 4
• Did young voters turn up in the Ontario election?

  Unlike Elections Canada, the provincial election authority doesn't publish or provide data on voter turnout by age.

  Politics

  Jun 8
• Ontario election result prompts renewed calls for electoral reform

  Of the 43 per cent of eligible Ontarians who participated in the June 2 election, 40 per cent voted for the Progressive Conservatives, handing the party 83 legislative seats.

  Politics

  Jun 7
• Hamilton Coun. Jason Farr fell short in provincial run, admits Ontario Liberals’ past was a factor

  Downtown Coun. Jason Farr competed in a city riding that made headlines with a football hall of famer joining the race and an incumbent forced to run as an Independent.

  Politics

  Jun 3
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• Here’s how some prominent candidates fared in the Ontario election

  Here's a look at how some prominent candidates fared in the Ontario election.

  Politics

  Jun 3
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• Doug Ford pitches message of unity after securing 2nd majority in Ontario

  The PCs won a second majority Thursday night, leading to resignations from both Andrea Horwath as leader of the NDP and Steven Del Duca as leader of the Liberals.

  Politics

  Jun 3