Three women leading the implementation of a new COVID-19 IT system spoke with QP Briefing this week. ...
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Government-commissioned report calls on province to urgently increase long-term care staffing
The ministry says the report will inform a strategy to be released later this year. ...
Ontario strikes commission to investigate COVID-19 in long-term care on short time frame
Some legal experts and advocacy groups raised concerns about the commission's terms. ...
Ontario to announce details of long-term care commission, release key report on staffing
One health-care expert says the staffing report will be far more important than the commission. ...
Ontario underspent health-care budget by nearly $500 million before pandemic: FAO
The FAO suggested the government could have reallocated some unspent money to the pandemic effort. ...
The cheese slipped off the cracker again: Your Ontario COVID-19 roundup
A huge house party in Brampton prompted a ticked off premier to dust off one of his favourite Fordisms. ...
Contract for mobile testing at farms has ended, as premier considers mandatory order for migrant workers
A controversial contract for mobile testing of farm workers was ended barely after it was begun. ...
Liberal house leader expresses little hope for official status, even after fourth Tory departs government caucus
Premier Doug Ford said he finds it 'ironic' that Karahalios didn't inform him of her decision to vote against Bill 195. ...
MPP doubles down on COVID skepticism, but distances himself from ‘Plandemic’ conspiracy
An MPP is arguing that mask-wearing policies are in place to placate a population that is overly fearful of COVID-19. ...
No condos, no casinos, but maybe a spa at Ontario Place: Minister
As a Maritimer, MacLeod said she believes the waterfront should be accessible to people. ...