OPSEU president Warren (Smokey) Thomas is dissapointed by the RNAO's call for more registered nurses in Ontario hospitals, who would replace lower-trained registered practical nurses. ...
Daily Archives: May 13, 2016
Ontario lending besieged private-sector pensions a(nother) helping hand
Finance Minister Charles Sousa told QP Briefing that the government thinks companies need some help with their pension plans, as "times have been challenging." ...
People on the Move
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Ontarians sold a lie on ranked ballots, committee told
Former PC Leader Tim Hudak says any change of the voting system must be made by referendum, echoing an argument being made by his Conservative counterparts in Ottawa. ...
Parents could be forced to take a course before foregoing vaccinations
Bill 198, an act to amend the Immunization of School Pupils Act, was tabled in the legislature on Thursday and would require parents to undergo an "education session" with a provincial medical-health officer before their ...
Happening: Premier headed to Israel on trade mission
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Seen: ORPP board’s nominating committee named
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Duncan: A crucial time for Ontario’s auto sector
Former Ontario finance minister Dwight Duncan "had a ringside seat" during the dark days that ultimately resulted in the province and Ottawa bailing out GM and Chrysler. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, May 13. ...
People on the Move
Kent Emerson, the former director of operations for Finance Minister Charles Sousa's office, has taken on a new job as an associate vice-president at the Municipal Property Assessment Corp. Emerson had been on Sousa’s ...