Education Minister Liz Sandals announces a seven-member panel to conduct public consultations on how to improve governance issues at the Toronto District School Board. ...
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No school left behind: Universities seek funding stability, flexibility
Council of Ontario Universities leader tells QP Briefing a realistic approach to growth should be among key considerations in the province's review of how it funds universities. ...
NDP house leader says balance needed for strengthened legislative security
At a news conference Friday morning, Gilles Bisson said safety is important, but the public's access to Queen's Park shouldn't be jeopardized ...
Report: Clarity needed around funding in home and community care sector
A report released Thursday by a provincially convened expert group makes 16 recommendations to improve the home and community care sectors in Ontario ...
Hoskins: Billing for conversion therapy not permitted
Health Minister says there is no billing code for conversion therapy, which he says would be considered professional misconduct by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario ...
Everest students to get another $7.6 million for tuition, refunds
The province announced Wednesday it was offering up $7.6 million for former Everest College students, in addition to the already-announced $3 million posted by the school. ...
Integrity commissioner urges clarity around ministry staff roles
Lynn Morrison calls for a framework to outline job expectations, train staffers to do the job, and 'hold them accountable for their performance through regular job evaluations.' ...
Ontario Health Coalition seeks home care reform
The advocacy group is calling on the provincial government to publicly-fund all of the province's home care. ...
Two of three York CUPE units reject new contract
CUPE Local 3903's executive committee has recommended that its members ratify a proposed contract reached last Friday by York University and the union. ...
Province commits $41 million to fight sexual violence, harassment
“At its core, this is a plan to change behaviours and challenge social norms,” Premier Kathleen Wynne says in unveiling funding for It’s Never Okay: An Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence. ...