Kingston and the Island MPP, Ian Arthur, says the recent passing of Bill 197 is illegal since the Ford government didn't consult with the public beforehand.

The Ontario legislature returns today after a break that's been dominated by increasing tensions with the province's public school teachers and the unions that represent them.

The Ontario government is consulting on the possibility of "consumption venues" as well as special occasion permits that would apply to outdoor festivals and concerts.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will travel to Washington, D.C., next week and will unveil the province's new trade strategy with the United States.

Premier Doug Ford said there will be "no surprises" for Ontario municipalities in his government's spring budget, sounding a conciliatory tone after his government stunned civic leaders with in-year cuts last year.

Ontario's financial watchdog says there is a "significant risk" the Progressive Conservative government's spending plan will fall $5 billion short of what's needed for health and education.

Ontario's auditor general will assess the government's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in her annual report, to be released Wednesday.

Their meeting comes just days ahead of a meeting of all premiers in Toronto on Monday.

“It’s absolutely critical we unite the country and we stick together,” the Ontario premier said.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is working on learning French and thinks it will be "pretty easy" to pick up.