Social Services, Justice and Society Archives - Page 8 of 46

Anti-racism minister calls out Doug Ford for ‘American-style’ politics toward racialized groups and gun violence

Michael Coteau says supporting marginalized communities demands concrete 'solutions,' not just saying, " 'I love Black people and Black people love me.' " ...

Canadians have high anxiety over marijuana legalization, poll finds

The 38-per-cent support for legalization is down from 60 per cent two years ago. ...

Preschoolers to get free child care, premier announces

The government's $2.2-billion, three-year plan will likely be a cornerstone in the Liberal budget, as opposition lawmakers warn the "Oprah"-esque move comes too late. ...

Liberals launch pre-emptive strike on Ford’s impending platform

Premier, finance minister call Doug Ford's plans for northern development and housing 'simplistic,' 'populist.' ...

Kathleen Wynne strikes again at Ford, hitting him where he lives — housing

Premier slams Ford's stated proposal to shift away from rent control measures and a foreign-buyers tax. ...

Close the rent-increase ‘loopholes’: housing advocates

Advocates are calling on the government to stop landlords from using renovations to jack up the rent, putting tenants out of pocket and out of their homes. ...

Building Black identity via Twitter and town halls

Government aims to open pathways for Black youth with new public awareness campaign. ...

Province to reopen shuttered former youth jail to shelter homeless Torontonians

A dentention centre, closed since 2009, scheduled to reopen the week of Jan. 29, after renovations to HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. ...

How much affordable housing should new developments include?

NDP says Liberals tried to "bury" proposed changes requiring affordable units make up between 5% and 10% of new developments. ...

Cold snap sends a chill through Queen’s Park over response to Toronto shelter crisis

NDP leader calls out "silent" premier's frozen tongue; ministers to meet with mayor soon, government says. ...

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