November 17, 2015 - QP Briefing

Proposed makeover of energy planning laws rankles opposition

Ontario's Long-Term Energy Plan is due for an update in 2016, but the government could soon have new powers to help it carry out that plan. ...

Seen: Private members bill introduced on research and support for pregnancy loss

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Doctors group says 20 clinics have been closed since Oct. 1

The group, called Concerned Ontario Doctors, has had their cause taken up by Patrick Brown's Progressive Conservatives, who held a joint press conference and Queen's Park reception with them in late October. ...

Heard: Bill 109 passes second reading

The legislature overwhelmingly passed second reading of a bill that amends the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Fire Prevention and Protection Act and the Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act. The bil ...

Despite differing timelines, Wynne promises to work with Ottawa on refugees

Ottawa says it will settle 25,000 refugees by the end of 2015, but Queen's Park officials do not yet know how many will be settled here, where in the province they will be settled, or how much federal funding assistance ...

Government will hear case for extending life of Pickering nuclear plant

OPG's Pickering nuclear generating station is slated for closing in 2020, but the Power Workers' Union is arguing for an extension. ...

What was asked in question period

For Tuesday Nov. 17, 2015 ...

Heard: Province provides jobs grants for Cambridge plants

The provincial government is providing more than $2 million in grants to three Cambridge-based companies to create 130 jobs in southwestern Ontario's industrial economy. The money from the southwestern Ontario reg ...

Who’s lobbying for whom

A list of new or recently renewed registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, Nov. 17. ...

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