The government will cover the cost of Mifegymiso as of Aug. 11. ...
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Questions about Jagmeet Singh’s stance on Ontario’s sex-ed curriculum a flash point in NDP leadership debate
Manitoba MP Niki Ashton accused the NDP MPP of talking like a conservative about sex ed. ...
Happening: Business group warns against further expansion of card-based union certification
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says it's concerned the government might expand a measure that makes it easier for some workers to unionize. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, August 2. ...
Half of Ontario public service lack confidence in leadership, survey says
The full results of the OPS employee survey have been posted publicly for the first time. ...
Judge appointed to investigate Wettlaufer nursing home murders, report due in 2019
Justice Eileen Gillese was one of three Ontario Court of Appeal judges who ruled in landmark 2003 decision that legalized same-sex marriage in Ontario. ...
New housing minister dives right into funding fight with Toronto mayor
Peter Milczyn was promoted to cabinet Monday. ...
Mines minister returns after leave to treat depression
Michael Gravelle also plans to run in the 2018 election. ...
Happening: Francophone Affairs becomes stand-alone ministry
The change follows a move to make women's issues and seniors' affairs into full-fledged ministries. ...
Glen Murray resigns as environment minister, sparks mini cabinet shuffle
Environment Minister Glen Murray is leaving Queen's Park and says he plans to fight climate change at the national level. ...