The government claimed the opposition is responsible for the unusual legislative calendar. ...
Author Archives: David Hains
Government takes next step in carbon tax court challenge
Environment Minister Rod Phillips didn't see the irony in appealing to an unelected judge to overturn the legislation. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: Third person edition
What was asked in Question Period for Thursday, September 13. ...
City Clerk warns provincial legislation means a fair election is becoming “virtually impossible” in Toronto
Council voted at a special meeting to keep on fighting the provincial government. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, September 13. ...
Cap-and-trade comment period opened after lawsuit filed
Greenpeace had filed a lawsuit alleging that the government wasn't fulfilling its Environmental Bill of Rights obligations. ...
Protests from public and NDP push back against historic use of notwithstanding clause
The new bill aimed at decreasing the size of Toronto council would also extend the nomination deadline, allowing candidates stuck in limbo to run. ...
In Brief: More notwithstanding reactions, and a cap-and-trade lawsuit
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Experts see limited ways for municipal governance reforms
Bill 5 and the notwithstanding clause have highlighted just how much municipalities are creatures of the province. ...