Ontario Politics
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Dozens of inmates released from Ontario jails every year because of ‘errors or oversight’Documents obtained by Global News show the government tracks tens of inmates every year who are 'improperly released' by a jail in Ontario.Canada24 mins
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Ontario will give marks for attending class in move minister says came from teachersAs part of new legislation, Education Minister Paul Calandra unveiled plans Monday to make attendance part of final marks for students in Grades 10, 11 and 12.EducationApr 14
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Ontario plans massive jail expansion, internal government documents showOntario plans to add nearly 6,000 jail beds by 2050, documents obtained by University of Ottawa researchers through freedom-of-information laws show.PoliticsApr 14
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Ontario Liberals want newly elected MP Doly Begum to campaign in upcoming byelectionWhile Premier Doug Ford has yet to call the provincial byelection in Scarborough Southwest, Doly Begum, a former NDP MPP - is facing expectations to campaign for the Liberals.PoliticsApr 14
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What the Ford government’s education reform means for boards under supervisionThe Ford government's decision to keep trustees in place long-term will not mean the end of supervision at eight Ontario school boards, the education minister says.EducationApr 14
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Lockdowns at Ontario jails caused by staff shortages rising rapidly, data showsNew data shows the vast majority of the province's correctional facilities are operating with far more inmates than they were designed — and growing staffing problems.PoliticsApr 14
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Ford government backs away from abolishing trustees in education overhaulThe Putting Student Achievement First Act, tabled by Education Minister Paul Calandra on Monday, leaves elected trustees in place at the public, Catholic and French boards.EducationApr 13
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Ontario correctional facilities operating at 130% capacity as overcrowding worsensNew documents obtained by Global News using freedom of information laws show Ontario's correctional facilities are overflowing, with no sign the situation will improve.PoliticsApr 13
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Ontario failed to collect nearly $10M owed by alleged animal abusers: documentsSince 2019, the province has charged owners money to care for animals seized by Animal Welfare Services to the tune of $10,633,241, documents show.CanadaApr 10
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Ontario to cut length of teachers’ college, increase practical elementMost programs are currently four semesters and under upcoming legislation, teachers' college across the province would be delivered in three consecutive semesters over 12 months.CanadaApr 10
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