Ontario PC Government

• Ford throne speech says more can be done on health staffing; offers no new solutions

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says through his throne speech that more can be done to ease health system pressures, but is not yet offering up any new solutions.

  Politics

  Aug 9, 2022
  
• Ontario cheers U.S. bill proposing EV tax credits, but still no local incentives

  Vic Fedeli said the PC government plans to focus on increasing local supply, something experts argue is a missed opportunity as crises of climate and affordability converge.

  Environment

  Aug 5, 2022
  
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• Ontario fiscal watchdog projects smaller deficit due to lower than planned spending

  The Financial Accountability Office said it arrived at its $8.1 billion deficit figure after reviewing government spending and finding that the province spent less than planned.

  Politics

  Jul 19, 2022
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• Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s new cabinet to be sworn in Friday

  The ceremony is set to take place at 10 a.m. Friday, followed by remarks by Premier Doug Ford.

  Politics

  Jun 20, 2022
• Ontario PC government breaking election promise to restore auditor general’s ad oversight power

  Ontario's Progressive Conservative government is breaking an election promise to restore the auditor general's powers over government advertising.

  Entertainment

  Nov 21, 2021
• Education minister says Ontario negotiating for more child-care money, flexibility, sustainability

  Stephen Lecce faced questions about why Ontario has not been able to reach a deal with Ottawa, when eight provinces and one territory have already signed on.

  Education

  Nov 15, 2021
• Muslim leaders call for Ontario to tackle Islamophobia

  Imam Aarij Anwer of London, Ont., says the time has come for Ontario make legislative changes to help protect Muslims.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021
• Ontario proposes housing affordability task force amid high prices and sales

  Ontario is planning to establish a housing affordability task force ... though it's a pledge the opposition parties dismiss as meaningless.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2021
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• Ontario government introduces omnibus labour legislation, including right to disconnect

  Labour Minister Monte McNaughton says the bill is aimed at creating conditions that will attract talented and innovative people to work in Ontario.

  Politics

  Oct 25, 2021
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• Could Ford’s unfulfilled promises point to new ones in Ontario throne speech?

  Income taxes have not been cut, gas prices are not 10 cents lower, and beer and wine are not sold in corner stores.

  Politics

  Oct 3, 2021