The province says new regulations around the sale and use of pesticides that they say kills bees, butterflies and birds will come into effect July 1. ...
Author Archives: Natalie Paddon
Government dishing out $209 million to support research
Two hundred and eighty research projects are receiving funding through the Ontario Research Fund's excellence and infrastructure streams as well as the Early Researcher Awards. ...
Hoskins ‘disappointed’ federal government didn’t attend national pharmacare round table
Health and Long-Term Care Minister Eric Hoskins says Ottawa's commitment to a Canada-wide drug plan is required to provide leadership. ...
See you in September: Hydro One, teacher troubles still loom
As the legislature breaks for the summer, leaders of the PC and NDP parties pledge to continue opposing the government on its plans to sell off part of the Crown corporation and its approach to teacher bargaining. ...
Ontario legislature passes bill to ban conversion therapy
On last day of provincial government's spring sitting, NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo's Affirming Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Act passes third reading ...
Housing Services addressing review of its business practices
A third-party review of the non-profit organization showed the HSC has taken steps to reduce its expenses, but there's still room to improve. ...
Legislature commits to improving relations with native people
Following the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report, Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Zimmer lauded the province’s curriculum changes to include history of residential schools. ...
Education minister sees savings from three teachers’ strikes
Liz Sandals said part of the money will go to the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, which provided extra support for local communities whose children were caught up in the dispute. ...
Province ‘pleased’ with $15.6 billion tobacco ruling in Quebec
Associate Minister of Health Dipika Damerla says government lawyers will review the decision because the province has a 'similar' $50-billion case before the courts. ...
New federal law aims to reduce corruption in mining industry
The Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act that came into effect today requires Canadian extractive companies to publicize their payments to foreign governments. ...
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