"I think recognizing the validity of same-sex marriage and same-sex led families is really important in society and it's a backward step to not recognize them," says NDP MPP Peter Tabuns. ...
Daily Archives: October 17, 2016
Canada spends a lot on its ‘middle-of-the-road’ health care system, Philpott says
Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott says the health-care discussion isn't just about money, which the provinces and territories may not want to hear. ...
Heard: ‘Live in my shoes in a job that takes me below the poverty line’
A woman balancing three jobs is testing the Labour Minister's mettle after a Ryerson report shows precarious work could signal a looming public health crisis, particularly for immigrant and refugee women. ...
Ontario caps solitary confinement at 15 days, seeks third-party for further review
The Opposition denounced Monday's announcement from Community Safety Minister David Orazietti as little more than a "job posting." ...
Premier’s business adviser says Ontario working on government procurement strategy for smaller firms
Former TD Bank president Ed Clark says the Ontario government is working on a special procurement strategy for smaller-sized companies, helping them to scale up their business. ...
Seen: The Raymond Cho MPP Hydro Benefit Act is dead (the 8% electricity rebate bill is not)
Despite a debate over the naming rights, the Liberal government's 8-per-cent electricity rebate bill is being sent back to the house for third reading. ...
Bills this week
Government and private members' bills to be debated this week at Queen's Park. ...
Question period liveblog
What was asked in question period on Monday, Oct. 17. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, Oct. 17. ...