The legislature will resume at midnight and continue sitting this weekend. ...
Category: Government
Ford government’s use of the notwithstanding clause prompts fears charter will become ‘meaningless’
Paul Calandra said his party is prepared to sit through the night to pass the legislation. ...
Michelle DiEmanuele named new top civil servant
She will succeed Steven Davidson as of June 20. ...
Ontario’s top civil servant plans to leave the role by June 30
Steven Davidson's retirement comes during a health-care system crisis. ...
Amid crisis, PC insiders describe ‘broad frustration,’ ‘brutal’ reactions and demoralized staff
"We're in the valley and it's not clear that we're coming out of the valley anytime soon," said one PC source. ...
Lobbyist influence questioned during public health crisis
The NDP took aim at Kory Teneycke, and Democracy Watch plans to file a formal complaint. ...
Government house leader aims to extend parliamentary privilege with new legislation
MPPs may have been under the 'illusion' they are protected by parliamentary privilege in committee debates, says Paul Calandra. ...
Non-profit organization raises concern over economic impact of Trillium Foundation cut
A spokesperson for Ontario non-profits said the government has cut funding that would have boosted employment and economic development. ...
First ministers’ meeting goes sideways with last-minute climate change spat
The premier accused the prime minister of moving the goalposts on climate change targets. ...
First ministers’ meeting goes forward as provincial-federal tension lingers
The prelude to the meeting had been so rancorous that it was something of an accomplishment that it began without a hitch. ...