July 3, 2014 - QP Briefing

Horwath sees ‘dangerous surprises’ in ‘Trojan Horse’ budget

NDP Leader warns there will be "likelihood of chaos" in Ontario schools as a potential result of Liberal fiscal plan and criticizes party for changing its tune about financial accountability officer. ...

Throne speech: On transit, how activist can ‘activist centre’ be?

The Liberals put $130-billion worth of transit and infrastructure investment in the speech from the throne, but will they take their majority out for a spin? ...

McGuinty rips opposition for not working with minority government

Old times are here again as the former premier returns to the house to celebrate "a progressive, balanced, thoughtful moderate government." ...

Heard: Public sector unions urge Liberals to reject spending cuts

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Throne speech: Anti-poverty initiative coming within 60 days

'To further ensure fairness for workers and their families, legislation to increase Ontario’s minimum wage annually at the rate of inflation and to increase protections for vulnerable workers will also come before this H ...

Throne speech: Pension plan geared to ‘economic confidence’

'Absent a federal partner, your government will not sit idly by while more Ontarians move towards retirement without the savings they will need to live comfortably.' ...

Liberals dispute charge they’re cutting dental services

Minister of Health spokeswoman says Liberals aren't cutting anything, but are consolidating provincial dental programs. ...

Throne speech: Text delivered by Lt.-Gov. David Onley

'Your government believes that of Ontario’s many advantages, none is greater than its people: your talent and skills, your compassion and competitiveness, your depth, diversity and unfailing support for one another.' ...

Heard: Del Duca not interested in 120 km/h limits on the 401

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The Funding Portal: Who got funded – week of June 23

Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...

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