Former Liberal minister Ted McMeekin has been named the new chair of the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills, one of many changes made for the new legislative session ...
Author Archives: Geoff Zochodne
‘You’ve got a microphone, so use it’: Tim Hudak takes his leave
The former Progressive Conservative leader and 21-year Tory MPP gave his farewell speech Thursday. ...
Question period liveblog
What was asked in question period on Thursday, Sept. 15. ...
Wynne says 8% electricity bill rebate here to stay
Rebate will refund residential and small business customers an 8-per-cent chunk of their hydro bill, starting in January 2017. ...
Question period liveblog
What was asked in question period on Wednesday, Sept. 14. ...
Liberals say economy will pay for new hydro rebates, child-care spaces
Finance Minister Charles Sousa says the government didn't push for permanent HST changes because it wants to move quickly to offer electricity customers rebates. ...
Liberals committed to spring 2018 election: Attorney general
“We will make that change legislatively to have the election in spring of 2018,” says Attorney General Yasir Naqvi. ...
Question period liveblog
What was asked in question period for Tuesday, Sept. 13. Welcome to our first-ever question period liveblog. This feature may become a part of our regular features. ...
Throne Speech 2016: More help for manufacturers on the way
“Your government will partner with manufacturers and automakers to attract new mandates and the next generation of advanced manufacturing and engineering talent,” stated the throne speech. ...
Seen: Liberals’ extra hydro help for rural Ontario to be paid for by all
The current rural support program is called the rural or remote electricity rate protection (RRRP) program - and all Ontario electricity customers pay the charge. ...