Queen’s Park

• Doug Ford gifted with can of gravy amid office spending blowback

  Liberal MPP John Fraser, who levelled the gravy train accusation, attempted to drive home that point by gifting Premier Doug Ford a can of mushroom gravy.

  Politics

  Apr 9
  
• EXCLUSIVE: Premier Doug Ford’s 2018 mandate letters demanded savings by ‘year two’

  Global News can reveal the 2018 mandates given to the Minister of Finance, Treasury Board and all cabinet ministers instructing them to “identify efficiencies and savings.”

  Politics

  Sep 13, 2023
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: 2018 Ontario housing minister mandate letter promised to ‘protect the Greenbelt’

  In his 2018 mandate letter to Steve Clark, exclusively obtained by Global News, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the Greenbelt must be protected.

  Politics

  Sep 12, 2023
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• Ontario government appoints 5-member panel to dissolve Peel Region

  The transition team, with experience in municipal governments, policing, and government finances, is expected to examine the best way to untangle the shared regional assets

  Politics

  Jul 5, 2023
• Exclusive details of ongoing negotiations between elementary teachers, Ontario revealed

  A document obtained by Global News lays out the bargaining positions of Ontario's elementary teachers and the Ford government in ongoing contract negotiations.

  Education

  Jun 6, 2023
• Whitby mayor backs proposed bill taking aim at abusive elected officials

  Whitby's mayor Elizabeth Roy is joining a long list of leaders throwing their support behind Bill 5. The private member's bill aims to hold local leaders accountable for behaviour.

  Canada

  May 12, 2023
• Minden, Ont. residents ask minister to impose 1-year moratorium on ER closure

  A petition with more than 17,100 signatures was brought to the Ontario legislature on Wednesday to fight the June 1 planned closure of the ER in Minden.

  Health

  May 10, 2023
• Parents concerned with ‘shameful’ changes to Ontario Autism Program

  Parents and advocates are raising concerns over changes made to the Ontario Autism Program, saying the provincial government is failing to meet the needs of kids and families.

  Canada

  May 5, 2023
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• Ontario NDP ejects Michael Mantha from caucus over ‘misconduct’ allegations

  Marit Stiles said the NDP has launched an independent third-party investigation into the allegations against Michael Mantha in an effort to "create a safe workplace."

  Politics

  Apr 1, 2023
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• Ontario NDP leader wants OHIP coverage for mental health services to help boost economy

  During a visit with Peterborough region businesses, Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles advocated for mental health services to be part of the public health-care system.

  Politics

  Mar 14, 2023