Queen’s Park

• Toronto mayor to receive veto powers over city council with new legislation

  Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark unveiled new legislation at Queen’s Park on Wednesday that would strip powers away from city councillors and hand them over to the mayor.

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• Education union accuses Ford government of ‘fear-mongering’

  Education Minister Stephen Lecce laid out the government's expectations for the upcoming school year, insisting that students have access to regular in-class lessons.

  Education

  Jul 26
  
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• London, Ont. deputy mayor on ‘strong mayor’ plan: councils can decide distribution of powers

  Premier Ford's move would see the powers of Ottawa and Toronto's mayors increased so they would operate as a "strong mayor" system like that seen in many large U.S. cities.

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  Jul 20
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• Toronto, Ottawa mayors could receive veto power, Ford says

  In a scrum outside Queen's Park, Ford said the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa would be granted a veto over council decisions, significantly increasing the power they hold.

  Politics

  Jul 20
• Ontario education minister calls for stability ahead of teacher contract talks

  Education unions filed a notice to bargain more than two months ago, the two sides are set to meet for face-to-face negotiations later in July.

  Education

  Jul 6
• Ontario NDP interim leader vows Doug Ford won’t get ‘free pass’

  Premier Doug Ford won't get a "free pass" from the Ontario NDP, according to the newly-appointed interim leader for the party at Queen's Park.

  Politics

  Jun 29
• Toronto to review council appointment process after councillor resignation

  The resignation raised questions about the city's process for appointments and who is responsible for properly vetting candidates for the interim positions

  Politics

  Jun 27
• Ford government warned not to panic over recession fears

  Economists are urging Ontario's Progressive Conservative government to avoid hitting the panic button as rising inflation increases the risk of an economic recession.

  Economy

  Jun 22
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• Ontario NDP chief of staff resigns after bruising election loss

  In a brief memo sent to the NDP caucus and staff, Michael Balagus announced he would be "resigning" from his position as chief of staff to the leader and caucus effective Sept. 15.

  Politics

  Jun 8
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• Doug Ford prepares for cabinet selection, potential summer sitting at Queen’s Park

  Insiders with the PC Party have been given a 10 day timeline for Ford's team to select a new cabinet before the Premier's Executive Council is sworn in.

  Politics

  Jun 8