The budget will not lay out a plan to return to balance, as required by provincial law. ...
Author Archives: Jessica Smith Cross
Lawyers slam AG for COVID liability protection bill, ‘gum up’ the court system remark
The legislation will likely "gum up" the court system further, lawyers said. ...
Commission issues early recommendations ‘to help protect the lives of LTC residents and staff’
The commissioners called for immediate action from the provincial government. ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: With special guest Kathleen Wynne
The former premier says her party needs to maintain an ambitious progressive agenda. ...
MPP ‘tests’ gathering order by hosting large social gathering at Queen’s Park North
A man in his 50s was arrested after leaving the event and trying to gain entry to Queen's Park. ...
Ford government introduces COVID liability bill as LTC industry warns of ‘existential threat’ over insurance troubles
The long-term care sector has been asking for COVID liability protection to bolster its insurability. ...
Long-term care residents’ moral rights to their home is why some facilities remain crowded: Minister
Advocates disagreed with the minister's rationale for why residents have not been moved out of crowded homes. ...
Ontario Hospital Association warns of second wave ‘crisis’ in pre-budget consultation
The Ontario Hospital Association is asking for expanded hospital capacity and more funding. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
New, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Post-pandemic, Ontario faces $14 billion structural deficit: Financial Accountability Officer
Getting back to black will require "political pain," as the budget won't balance itself as the economy recovers. ...