Because Liberals avoided debate in the house by using Cabinet powers to appoint, NDP says there should be a 'prima facie finding of contempt' ...
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Province releases proposed tow truck reforms
The reform package, aimed at bringing down costs for consumers and stamping out unsavoury business practices, comes after a lengthy consultation with the tow truck industry. ...
As Liberals claim Pan Am surplus, PCs ask for audit
Pan Am Games Minister Michael Coteau said it will likely take until the fall to know for sure, but it's looking like the Games will finish with a "strong surplus." ...
New carbon reporting requirements eyed for cap-and-trade
Many more businesses will have to report carbon emissions as the province aligns its regulations with Quebec and California in preparation for the joint cap-and-trade program. ...
NDP challenges cabinet appointment of interim ombudsman
New Democrats say the Liberals are circumventing the house by misusing a section of the Ombudsman Act reserved for emergencies, and have filed a point of privilege with the Speaker's office. ...
Clock runs out on Marin’s term as ombudsman
With his term set to expire at midnight and no reappointment coming, Ontario ombudsman held a news conference Monday to slam summer's 'shambolic' hiring process ...
Lawyer Dianne Saxe named as new environmental commissioner
Saxe, who will take the position officially on Dec. 1, is a lawyer with four decades of experience in environmental law and a former senior prosecutor with Ontario's environment ministry ...
Brown’s first question period puts focus on hydro rates and first responder benefits
Brown opened up his first question period with a call for a more congenial atmosphere in the house – and then immediately attacked the Liberal government ...
Liberals seek new interim ombudsman while hiring process restarts
Should André Marin be replaced temporarily it would almost certainly mark the end of his tenure as Ontario Ombudsman, but New Democrats have already said they will refuse unanimous consent to the Liberal motion. ...
Parties deadlocked on three ombudsman candidates
With Sept. 14 deadline looming, parties head for another showdown over temporary appointment until consensus can be reached ...
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