Citing just 18 "enforcement actions" resulting from 29,000 "serious occurrences" reported in past five years, Lysyk calls for clearer inspection guidelines and timely verification that concerns have been addressed. ...
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Heard: Ontario to work with California, Quebec, B.C. on climate change
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Political parties dispute over how changes to publicy funded dental services will affect children
Restructuring of Healthy Smiles Ontario program for low-income families has New Democrats condemning Liberals for what they call cuts. ...
Legislation introduced provides framework for provincial pension plan
If passed, the legislation would see establishment of an Ontario retirement pension plan by Jan. 1, 2017. Also tabled Monday: a bill to create regulatory framework for pooled registered pension plans. ...
OLG’s online gambling no sure bet to outdraw unregulated sites
Profit for PlayOLG pegged at $100 million a year after its first five years - about a quarter of the annual $400 million to $500 million Ontarians spend on unregulated online gambling sites. ...
Q&A with Lisa MacLeod: Uniting the party and boosting morale two of the biggest challenges for next PC leader
Lisa MacLeod says the Progressive Conservatives need to start talking about 'core and valued' public services, like health care and education, again in addition to balanced budgets. ...
Province not counting upstream emissions from pipeline, Murray says
The measurement of greenhouse-gas emissions from oilsands production would have to come from a national energy strategy, the premier and her Quebec counterpart said last week. ...
Wynne to strike panel if makeup of sexual harassment committee can’t be decided upon
Premier's deadline for a select committee comes as part of an announcement about the government's expansion of initiatives to address sexual harassment and violence. ...
Alberta and Ontario to work together on oil pipeline
Jim Prentice and Kathleen Wynne agree Energy East initiative is of "national importance," but the environment and climate change need to be taken into account. ...
Banning of paid plasma donations gains broad support
Both inside and outside the house, Bill 21 finds approval and seems headed for certain third-reading passage. ...