Former senator appointed by province to write discussion paper that will act as a blueprint for the Liberals' plan to pilot a basic income program. ...
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New zoning, development rules would spur ‘gentle densities’ in GTHA: Ryerson study
A new study recommends Ontario ease transit-oriented development in order to get the most bang for its $32 billion investment in infrastructure ...
Developmental services system found to be ‘deeply flawed’
Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé is calling for a systemic overhaul of services for adults with developmental disabilities. ...
Thunder Bay, Lambton vie to test minimum income plan
While it’s early days yet, the Ministry of Community and Social Services confirmed it will be handling the implementation of the pilot project, in conjunction with the Treasury Board. ...
Minister introduces inclusionary zoning bill to boost affordable housing
Municipal Affairs Minister Ted McMeekin introduced legislation that would encourage municipalities and developers to consider incorporating affordable housing units in new developments. ...
Wynne announces creation of anti-racism directorate
Legislation passed 10 years ago allowed for an anti-racism secretariat to be created under the Ontario Human Rights Commission, but this one will instead be placed under cabinet minister Michael Coteau. ...
Province commits $600,000 to two agencies for refugee settlement services
Premier Kathleen Wynne said Ontario will have taken in 10,000 Syrian refugees by the end of February, calling it a "remarkable success story." ...
Municipal affairs minister hopes to rein in OMB’s mandate
"The idea that a non-elected body can override an elected body just kind of sticks in my craw a bit," says Ted McMeekin, who will be launching a review of the Ontario Municipal Board in 2016. ...
With beer-in-grocery-stores news looming, Wynne welcomes pot in LCBOs
Echoing sentiments previously expressed by OPSEU, the premier says it 'makes a lot of sense' to her that LCBOs would get responsibility for selling legalized marijuana ...
Seen: Ontario government TV ads get year-end industry praise
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