Precarious work is "highly gendered", says NDP MPP Catherine Fife, the NDP's critic for economic development, as well as early years and child care. ...
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Government eyes risks to Ontario’s future: Protectionism, a weak U.S. and robots stealing our jobs
The opposition parties, meanwhile, cite hydro prices and precarious work as major risks to our economic future. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath and Toronto Mayor John Tory meet at City Hall
The meeting comes as the mayor's relationship with the Premier Kathleen Wynne has gone through a rocky period. ...
Eight great graphs from the ‘Long-Term Report on the Economy’ that show Ontario’s future
The 169-page report spans demographic projections and expected outcomes of government programs. ...
Ontario announces $140 million for mental health — for therapy, youth and supportive housing
A substantial portion of the $140 million will go to increasing access to structured psychotherapy. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, February 8. ...
Heard: SickKids getting no new requests for help after travel ban suspension
SickKids was contacted in the high-profile case of a four-month old Iranian girl who needed heart surgery. ...
Happening: Ontario Medical Association turmoil continues
Ontario's minister of health says he's ready to resume negotiations with the Ontario Medical Association, despite its current lack of leadership. ...
Report ‘calls into question’ accuracy of Ontario’s complaints about Canada Health Transfer
Ontario can't legitimately complain the federal share of health funding is decreasing unless it increases its own health-care funding more than previously planned, a report found. ...