The Human Rights Commissioner is calling for tougher rules for all types of segregation and that it never be used for inmates with a mental health concern. ...
Daily Archives: October 18, 2016
Health ministers still far apart on federal spending
Ontario Health Minister Eric Hoskins said he was "disappointed" that his federal counterpart had questioned if all of its transfer was actually spent on health. ...
Seen: Government defends $11.7M in ads and consultants for electricity support program
“I didn’t realize that it was a subsidy program for Liberal consultants and ad people,” said PC Leader Patrick Brown during Tuesday’s question period. ...
Ontario environment minister ‘interested’ in green amendment to Canada’s constitution
Environmental groups, and the Ontario government, agree that the province's environmental bill of rights needs an update. ...
Heard: Attorney General explores counselling support for jurors
In Ontario's courts, unless it's been ordered by a judge, a juror must pay out of her own pocket for counselling. ...
Minister disputes dual narratives on eHealth evaluation, privacy concerns
Eric Hoskins says two eHealth theories, and doctors' privacy concerns, are off-base. ...
Question period liveblog
What was asked in question period on Tuesday, Oct. 18. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, October 18. ...