Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, June 30. ...
Daily Archives: June 30, 2016
Ontario’s $72-million plan to fight human trafficking will focus on survivor support
Critics say the government doesn't go far enough to tackle the problem in a province that is considered a "major hub" for the crime. ...
People on the Move
Here are a few more names from the chiefs of staff shuffle that was announced on Tuesday: Milton Chan remains Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Minister David Zimmer’s chief of staff David Black will become ch ...
Heard: Premier weighs in on SmartTrack criticism
Premier Kathleen Wynne weighed in on recent criticism that Mayor John Tory's signature SmartTrack plan has become little more than a branding exercise. When Tory fought his mayoral election campaign on SmartTrack, it ...
Happening: New patient ombudsman office opens July 4
Ontario’s first health-care patient ombudsman will officially set up shop on July 4. That’s the date Patient Ombudsman Christine Elliott, the former Progressive Conservative MPP, can start hearing complaints. Those co ...
As feds move on pot legalization, province studies revenue options and stopping drugged driving
Premier Kathleen Wynne said she's eager for Ottawa to create its framework for marijuana use. ...
Changes to booze, lobbyist, health and safety rules coming into effect
On July 1, a host of regulatory changes will affect a wide range of endeavours - from energy planning to otter trapping. ...