Under a new government agency, personal support workers will be left "with no medical supports, no oversight, and no protection," an advocate for the workers charges. ...
Category: Politics and Election 2022
Doug Ford says PC unity is Liberals’ ‘worst nightmare’
In the wake of a fractious couple of months, the Tory leader aims to showcase solidarity and momentum at a raucous rally in the heart of Ford Nation. ...
No early election call, premier says
Finance Minister Charles Sousa said he intends to see his budget passed in the remaining weeks before the house rises for the election. ...
Dental health groups welcome NDP’s ‘Ontario Benefits’ plan, say important details still to be determined
Meanwhile, both the Liberals and the PCs have signalled they might promise some kind of dental care, but haven't nailed down the details. ...
Throne speech 2018: Premier pledges to expand free pharmacare
Nine days before budget day, the government promises major investments in health care, home care and child care, despite lack of detail and opposition ridicule. ...
Ontario NDP unveils five platform planks, including dental benefits plan
The Ontario NDP announced five platform planks Saturday, including a dental care plan for working Ontarians. ...
Cancelled PC nomination contest in Cambridge rankles local party supporters
In response, Belinda Karahalios could throw her hat in the ring. ...
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. ...
Labour minister rips into Doug Ford and PCs on ‘mean-spirited’ minimum wage plan
Kevin Flynn admits the Liberal government should have been alive to 'magnitude' of challenges facing low-income earners earlier. ...
Liberals prorogue legislature to set up throne speech on Monday
The existing legislation will have to be reintroduced. ...