Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, Dec. 2. ...
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Seen: Mini-omnibus budget bill passes second reading
The bill was referred to the finance and economic affairs committee. ...
‘A complete black hole’: Auditor finds delays, lack of transparency and pay problems in appointments process
The auditor general said 140 of the 606 appointees to board-governed and advisory agencies are being paid more than the rate dictated by the government’s directive – sometimes as high as $1,000 a day, as approved by the ...
Seen: New Liberal MPP already a parliamentary assistant
Prior to entering politics, Des Rosiers was a dean at the University of Ottawa’s law school. ...
Seen: Hydro One gives auditor general the high hat over smart meters
The AG also says the Ontario Energy Board doesn't want to break down time-of-use pricing for customers. ...
AG Report 2016: Accounting spat could be seen as effort to ‘undermine’ auditor general
The auditor general's 2016 annual report was tabled Wednesday, and it's full of unflattering bits about the government. ...
AG Report 2016: Businesses could spend $2.2B on cap and trade – but not help Ontario hit its climate targets
The auditor general pointed out that “less than 20 per cent of reductions required to meet the province’s 2020 target will be achieved in Ontario.” ...
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Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, Nov. 30. ...
Seen: Bill that allows for disposal of Ontario Place land passes second reading
The NDP have sounded the alarm over a section of the bill, but the Liberal government has insisted it is not selling Ontario Place. ...
Happening: Auditor general’s annual report arrives Wednesday
“Constant improvement: that’s our motto,” said Deputy Premier Deb Matthews. ...