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Daily Archives: July 29, 2014
Seen: Trent-Severn Waterway under attack by invasive aquatic species
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Database of First Nations expenses welcomed by Ontario chief
Four of Ontario's First Nations bands took home cumulative salaries above $75,000, according to preliminary reports being made available via an online database by the federal government. ...
Compulsory trade processing put on hold
Liberals haven't named a special adviser to assess key function of the College of Trades, but expect to keep that campaign promise sooner rather than later. ...
In funding efficiency debate, a case for outcomes over inputs
Mowat Centre report sees 'enormous potential to transform frontline services' by adopting a system that issues rewards for having 'a positive and sustained impact' on those who use the services. ...
Review of mercury board promised in wake of unsettling Grassy Narrows report
Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Zimmer says government to look into compensation and diagnostics used to determine who is suffering. ...
Purchase: Summertime and the workload isn’t easy
Columnist Bryne Purchase observes how the adjournment means a lot of policy deliberations in the public service as the government heads into what promises to be an exciting and busy fall sitting. ...
Happening: Via Rail begins upgrade to 142-year-old Brockville station
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Heard: Finalists announced for excellence in the arts award
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Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, July 29. ...