New Democrat Sol Mamakwa, who represents the northern riding of Kiiwetinoong with a majority Indigenous population, said it was hurtful to hear the anthem.

As a part of her new role, Khanjin will work with Government House Leader Paul Calandra, the MPP for Markham–Stouffville and Minister Without Portfollio.

Approximately 49,000 of the new plates have been distributed to Ontarians, and an additional 134,000 are currently in Service Ontario locations, the government said.

Government House Leader Paul Calandra says the key fiscal update that will be delivered on Wednesday will highlight the work to eliminate a projected $10.3 billion deficit.

Government House Leader Paul Calandra says the changes will include enhanced conflict of interest assessments and referral of some appointments to the integrity commissioner for review.

The five-month recess is the longest break the Ontario legislature has taken in almost 25 years.

Former federal finance minister Joe Oliver has lost his bid to become a Progressive Conservative candidate in the next Ontario election - one of several former Tory MPs to be passed over by local party members.

A look at Markham-Stouffville, one of Ontario’s 121 electoral districts in the 2015 federal election

A former parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister Stephen Harper with a reputation for blocking those who criticize him on Twitter is being heckled on the social media platform.

Health Canada is set to add the sage specifies S. divinorum to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, making it illegal to possess, traffic and produce it.