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Patronage scandal fallout continues with another resignation
Critics are also questioning the appointment of a lobbyist's wife to the Justices of the Peace Review Council. ...
NDP accuses Ford of lying after another bureaucrat with French connection let go
Fenwick told the Toronto Star that he was “not directly involved” with French, and that he has not yet met the premier. His calendar shows otherwise. ...
Press secretary to education minister has ties to Dean French through lacrosse
The Ford government has been struggling to deal with the growing scandal over its patronage appointments in recent weeks. ...
Premier remains silent as patronage scandal grows
Government messaging was left to Lisa Thompson, with Stephen Lecce scheduled to assist at the end of the day. ...
Andy Manahan: Why reforming environmental assessments is a good move for Ontario
In a guest op-ed, the executive director of the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario makes the case for eliminating duplication in EAs. ...
Renata Ford announces political bid as star candidate for Maxime Bernier’s party
Asked about her qualifications, Renata said she has “a political background” from her time supporting Rob. “So I think that qualifies me,” she said. ...
An in-depth look at every move in Doug Ford’s historic cabinet shuffle
With 12 cabinet ministers on the move and executive council expanding from 21 to 28 members, we break down every change. ...
Ford government sees major cabinet shuffle as premier tries to hit reset button
Bigger cabinet sees major changes, with Fedeli, Mulroney, Phillips, MacLeod and Thompson changing roles, among others. ...
People on the move: PCs see a staffer shuffle as Ottawa departures have a ripple effect through ministries
Former MOHLTC spokesperson Hayley Chazan has moved to the Solicitor General's office, where she'll replace former communications director Richard Clark. ...