Consumer Services Minister David Orazietti said new payday lending legislation is already in the works after it was revealed Money Mart redeems gift cards for half their value. ...
Daily Archives: December 4, 2014
Happening: Ottawa sets up $1.5B research fund
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Province not counting upstream emissions from pipeline, Murray says
The measurement of greenhouse-gas emissions from oilsands production would have to come from a national energy strategy, the premier and her Quebec counterpart said last week. ...
Tories put the gears to Liberals over General Motors fears
The future of General Motors in this province have the Tories and Liberals at odds over what strategy is best to help the auto industry. ...
Heard: Christmas tree bill goes up in smoke
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Private member’s bills targeting illegal taxis aren’t aimed at Uber, MPPs claim
Taxi companies and unions, however, hailed the bills as a necessary crackdown on the popular ride-sharing app. ...
Health Ministry’s open data move would give Ontarians more information: DM
The Health and Long-Term Care Ministry is in the beginning stages of implementing a system of transparency that would apply to the entire health-care system. ...
Opposition leaders say severance pay ‘loophole’ doesn’t make much sense
The opposition leaders agree the MPP severance system – which can award payouts to MPPs that resign voluntarily and early in their terms - is off-kilter. ...
Heard: PC critic says OPP gas plants probe has ‘gone completely underground’
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Wynne to strike panel if makeup of sexual harassment committee can’t be decided upon
Premier's deadline for a select committee comes as part of an announcement about the government's expansion of initiatives to address sexual harassment and violence. ...