The province wants “to hear from the people of Ontario as we develop an approach to legalization that keeps our youth, communities and roads safe," Attorney General Yasir Naqvi says. ...
Category: Health and COVID-19
Health-care regulations leave francophones in the dark, advocates say
Groups backing home care for Franco-Ontarians say proposed amendments still don't ensure French service. ...
Head of OMA defends group after resignations and accusation of a ‘toxic climate’
Dr. Shawn Whatley says he welcomes diverse viewpoints after leaders of OMA's two biggest districts quit in protest over alleged "bullying and intimidation." ...
About 1,800 complaints made to Ontario’s patient ombudsman in first year
Health-care watchdog Christine Elliott will release her first annual report this fall. ...
NDP wants serial-killer nurse inquiry expanded to ‘systemic problems’ in long-term care
The Liberals are currently searching for a commissioner to lead an independent inquiry into the Elizabeth Wettlaufer case. ...
Cabinet searching for commissioner to lead Wettlaufer inquiry
Cabinet to vet the commissioner and the scope of inquiry, with the attorney general doing much of the leg work. ...
Happening: A public inquiry into Elizabeth Wettlaufer case
The government is "actively engaged in finalizing" an order in council that will appoint a commissioner and set out the scope of the inquiry, which will be made public once approved. ...
Province’s pot plan won’t be ready for at least a month
Premier says tax model for regulated marijuana market still being discussed, following finance ministers' meeting and amid countdown to July 2018 legalization. ...
Privacy commissioner demands revamped health-care laws for digital age
Brian Beamish says the government must break out of its “silos” to enhance transparency and tighten privacy – especially in health care. ...
Doctors will be back at negotiating table by Sept. 1
Deadline to kick-start talks following binding arbitration vote and ongoing consultations with doctors by OMA. ...