Both ETFO and OECTA believe the Liberal government's election finance legislation should not restrict precampaign third-party spending. ...
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OPG seeking 10-year licence renewal for Pickering nuclear plant
The Liberal government announced in January it was backing a $307-million plan to operate the Pickering plant four years longer, after earlier expectations it would be shuttered by 2020. ...
Auditor warns fundraising bill may give government advertising advantage
Bill 201 would cap political party ad buys at $1M in the six months before the writ drops – but there’s no mention of similar restrictions on government advertising. ...
Government’s infrastructure ad would have been banned under old rules, auditor says
Bonnie Lysyk says the background information about the infrastructure ads led them to believe " the purpose of this campaign was to ensure the government is receiving credit for its actions.” ...
Ontario exploring exclusive electricity rate for First Nations
Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault directed the Ontario Energy Board in late June to “examine and report to me with advice on options for an appropriate electricity rate (or rate assistance) for on-reserve First Nations ele ...
Happening: Auto talks get underway with fate of Ontario car plants uncertain
General Motors and autoworkers union Unifor formally began their contract talks Wednesday, the opening salvo in negotiations that will determine the future of several Ontario manufacturing plants. "Our success in thes ...
Seen: Ring of Fire mining company burned for ‘sexist promotion’
A mining company is getting attention for its YouTube video touting supposed benefits tied the Ring of Fire mining region – mostly because the clip stars two women in “cottage attire." KWG Resources put out the video ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, August 9. ...
The Ontario government wants to know about buying and using drones
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry posted a tender in July seeking details about “Unmanned Aerial System Service Providers." ...
Ministers absolved of conflicts in Liberal fundraiser held with Hydro One IPO bankers
Integrity Commissioner J. David Wake says the legislature should review the Members’ Integrity Act and clarify if it should apply to the “appearance of conflicts of interest,” adding that “it is evident that more clarit ...
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