The Ring of Fire Infrastructure Development Corporation was formally introduced on Thursday, but other partners must join before infrastructure investments are made. ...
Author Archives: Geoff Zochodne
Heard: Province pitching in another $5M for special needs rehab
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Elementary math scores stuck or suffering, latest testing finds
Math scores for Grade 3 and Grade 6 students aren't improving, EQAO testing shows, though reading and writing skills have gotten better. ...
All solutions on the table to fix power-sector pensions: Chiarelli
Energy minister says unaffordable power-pension costs being 'taken seriously' following report that says pension plans have 'no flexibility to absorb the effect of future adverse events.' ...
Ottawa wants more info on Ring of Fire development corporation before partnering
The federal government wants more information before joining the Ring of Fire development corporation, even though the Liberals promised it would be in place by Sunday. ...
Give social impact bonds conditions to grow, report recommends
The Mowat Centre recommends the government set up ideal conditions for a new type of bond that rewards social improvements with return on investment. ...
Contracting out school support work CUPE’s top concern
CUPE is concerned about privatization in the education sector, and says its school support members must be respected in upcoming contract negotiations. ...
Horwath recovering popularity, NDP losing it, poll finds
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is seeing her approval rating rise again, but her party appears to be losing ground overall. ...
No framework necessary for federal share of $544-million rural infrastructure pledge
In its rush to get infrastructure funding out the door, Ottawa says a framework is no longer necessary for a $272-million program for rural projects. ...
Passing marks shows nuclear ‘culture of safety,’ says OPG
OPG's two nuclear facilities received passing marks for safety in an annual review by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. ...