Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa accused the federal Conservatives of resorting to "gimmicks" in their latest budget. ...
Daily Archives: April 21, 2015
In transit funding, Mississauga’s gain is Hamilton’s loss?
As Ontario commits $1.6 billion to build the Hurontario LRT down the centre of Mississauga, questions are raised over whether there will be enough money left for Hamilton's LRT project. ...
Tentative deal in hydro sector could resolve pension issues
The Leech report found pension costs at OPG, Hydro One and other provincial power agencies had become “far from sustainable” and that their costs represented a “significant risk to prices.” ...
Bills this week
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Heard: Spirits Canada wants in on liquor sale deregulation
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Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new or recently renewed registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner ...
Provincial issues seep into local talks, school board chair says
Education Minister Liz Sandals said the government doesn't get involved at the local bargaining table, but stressed that local issues are required for local strikes under the bargaining act. ...
Happening: Pooled pension plan bill passes second reading, moves to committee
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OPSEU denied injunction on social assistance payment system
Union president Smokey Thomas said OPSEU might appeal the decision depending on legal advice. ...
Heard: Ontario Long Term Care Association calls for more on-site dementia care
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