“The role of the commission is to push government, it is to push them beyond first steps,” says Renu Mandhane, head of the Ontario Human Rights Commission ...
Author Archives: Sabrina Nanji
Ontario’s net debt forecast to rise to $350 billion by 2020, FAO warns
While a balanced budget is doable by 2017, Stephen LeClair predicts annual budget shortfalls to make a comeback as early as 2018. ...
B.C. balks at enhanced CPP deal deadline, Ontario not sweating the delay
Asked whether his own ministry would consider public consultations a la B.C., the finance minister said, "Ontario's been doing it for years." ...
Public demands action at province’s first anti-racism meeting
The crowd scoffed at the announcement of a $5 million-budget for the province's Anti-Racism Directorate, which they called "peanuts." ...
Integrity commissioner finds no quid pro quo in complaint against Patrick Brown
A Liberal MPP alleged that a Progressive Conservative pamphlet proffered access to Queen's Park in exchange for political donations. ...
Legal Aid lawyers file pay equity complaint ahead of Liberal fundraiser picket
In the hopes of getting a collective agreement, LAO lawyers are expanding an ongoing court challenge. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, July 12. ...
Police need better policies for collecting DNA samples, watchdog concludes
Activists at a news conference criticize OIPRD director Gerry McNeilly for delivering a report they believe is "condoning racism." ...
OHRC wants police tribunal to consider racial profiling in Neptune Four disciplinary hearings
The human rights commission is considering appealing a police tribunal's decision to deny participation in the hearings based on jurisdictional grounds. ...
Happening: Province wants feedback to better intercity bus routes
Ontario will be rolling out consultations for better bus networks to connect communities throughout the province. Announced by the Ministry of Transportation on Friday, the government will seek input from the public t ...
Close
By registering or logging in, you are agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Close
By registering or logging in, you are agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Close
By registering or logging in, you are agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Close