The government says it now has a “firm and binding agreement” with Menkes Developments Ltd. for the LCBO head office lands. ...
Daily Archives: May 5, 2016
Your afternoon recap
NDP leader Andrea Horwath wants the energy minister fired, and the legislature has its first-ever use of the term "mansplain" ...
Government eyeing per-vote subsidy – and crackdown on third-party spending
According to a "consultation summary" released on Thursday, a $100,000 cap would be put in place on third-party spending during elections, including a $4,000 maximum per riding. ...
Pressure mounting on Wynne government over autism therapy
“There’s room for conversation about how this program will play out over time. I’m not ruling things out,” said Children and Youth Services Minister Tracy MacCharles. ...
Liberal MP calls on MPPs to strengthen municipal election law
King-Vaughan MP and former municipal councillor Deborah Schulte warns a legislative committee about the influence of developers on municipal elections. ...
Seen: Health record protection bill passes third reading
Legislation containing harsher punishments for health-record snoops is on its way to the lieutenant governor for a signature. Bill 119, the Health Information Protection Act, passed third reading on Thursday by a 64-2 ...
Happening: Government time-allocates Ontario Retirement Pension Plan bill
The Liberal government has hit the gas on a piece of legislation needed to set up its Ontario Retirement Pension Plan. On Thursday, the government moved to time-allocate debate on Bill 186, the Ontario Retirement Pens ...
What was asked in question period
For Thursday, May 5. ...