Minister Reza Moridi says the provincial government funds cancer research more than any other kind of research. ...
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Ontario government proposes even lower donation limits, code of conduct to address cash-for-access complaints
According to the release, the amendments would lower the maximum donation limits to $1,200 to a party, $1,200 to riding associations and nomination contestants of a party and $1,200 to the candidates of a party in an ele ...
A mayor asks the Health Minister: ‘Are you really just going to let me die?’
At the AMO conference, Hector MacMillan confronted Eric Hoskins about why the province won't cover the cost of a new technology to help him fight his pancreatic cancer. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new and recently amended registrations with Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
After No vote, health minister doesn’t rule out unilateral physician compensation cuts
Dr. Eric Hoskins also said he hopes there are no doctors who take an "irresponsible approach" and impact health-care services during the current physician-government impasse. ...
Seen: Minister announces long-term care home funding for behaviourial supports
Health Minister Eric Hoskins announced new funding for long-term care homes in Ontario, $10 million of it to help homes care for patients who have behavioural issues that often come with dementia. Hoskins made the ann ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, August 17. ...
Activists call for reinstatement of anti-Israeli teacher, spar with Sun columnist
Nadia Shoufani remains suspended as Dufferin-Peel Catholic school board investigates complaints over a speech she gave at a rally near Queen's Park. ...
Happening: Ontario to license home inspectors
Minister of Government and Consumer Services Marie-France Lalonde announced Wednesday she intends to introduce legislation this fall to licence Ontario’s home inspectors. She made the announcement at Campbell House, a ...
PC Leader gets praise from dissident doctors, ire of the Health Minister
Brown, in supporting physicians, willing to take a look at binding arbitration; Hoskins says that stand doesn't consider overall health-care issues. ...