A spokesperson for the Ontario NDP says MPP Joel Harden has apologized to Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

Finance Minister Rod Phillips announced the proposed changes in the government's fall economic statement Wednesday, saying they will decrease waits for cannabis and help combat the black market.

The funding will be provided through the province's Home for Good program and its Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative.

Mike Schreiner says the process should include the need for merit-based selection, which the current system does not spell out except for adjudicative tribunals appointments.

Ford Fest is an annual event with food and entertainment that used to be held at the Ford family home in the Etobicoke area of Toronto, but is being held in Markham this year.

Dean French has sued Randy Hillier, alleging that the politician tried to "destroy" French's reputation after being kicked out of caucus.

In a statement, HWDSB chair Alex Johnstone said the cuts were the result of funding changes coming from the Ontario government.

A spokesman for the premier says removing front licence plates will not be included in plans for redesigned commercial and regular plates that are expected to be detailed in the budget on Thursday.

Senior government sources say anyone 65 and over in the province making under $19,300 - or $32,300 for couples - would qualify.

Financial Accountability Officer Peter Weltman says in a report today that the tax credit will benefit only 38 per cent of minimum wage workers since many already pay no provincial tax.