Taxi companies and unions, however, hailed the bills as a necessary crackdown on the popular ride-sharing app. ...
Category: Law and Safety
Heard: PC critic says OPP gas plants probe has ‘gone completely underground’
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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. ...
Happening: House passes second reading of courts security bill 91-0
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Unlicensed cabs, ride-sharing apps targeted by a bill
Liberal backbencher John Fraser has tabled a private member's bill to crack down on unlicensed cabs, including much higher penalties, a move that could affect the Uber service. ...
Heard: Ban on flavoured tobacco will drive 300 million cigarettes into black market, group claims
A business advocacy group is warning that Ontario's coming prohibition on flavoured tobacco will cause 300 million more cigarettes to be sold illegally. The National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco, whose mem ...
Law reform group recommends easier access to federal disability savings program
The report by the Law Commission of Ontario was requested by the Ontario government over concerns it was too difficult for some people to access the Registered Disability Savings Plan. ...
Amended accountability bill scales back ombudsman’s municipal oversight, tightens lobbying rules
The NDP pushed for amendments to make the patient ombudsman more independent and strength the child advocate's mandate, but the Liberals voted them down. ...
Heard: Toronto lawyer William Sullivan wins award from Legal Aid Ontario
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Liberals reintroduce anti-SLAPP suit bill
The Liberals have reintroduced anti-SLAPP legislation designed to curb attempts to stifle free speech on matters of public interest. ...
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