Municipal Affairs Minister Bill Mauro on Wednesday introduced Bill 68, An Act to amend various acts in relation to municipalities, that he said "will help strengthen local governments and enhance their ability to serve t ...
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Seen: Bill to enshrine spring election passes second reading
The Election Statute Law Amendment Act builds on advice from the Chief Electoral Officer and among other things, allows 16 and 17-year-olds to register to vote before they're eligible to cast a ballot at 18. ...
Heard: MPPs decry U.S. election-like bigotry happening here
Canada sees shadows of the U.S. election bigotry in Canada, in the last federal election, a leadership race, and in our communities, said Liberal MPP John Fraser. ...
Heard: Wynne puts GTHA mayors on notice over Ontario Municipal Board
"There's a recognition that there needs to be intensification (in development) and in fact there's an embracing of intensification and good planning around this table," the Premier said after meeting with GTHA mayors Tue ...
Happening: Government starts consultation on cap and trade offset credits
Ontario intends to start its cap-and-trade system next year, with the province’s first auction tentatively slated for March, 2017. ...
Seen: Close call on closure motion for aggregate and mining modernization bill
Bill 39 would establish a new electronic mining lands administration system in Ontario, including an online registration system for mining claims. ...
Happening: Former director at the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services charged with fraud, breach of trust
Police have not yet disclosed the nature of the alleged fraud and breach of trust. ...
Heard: Advance voting low in Niagara West—Glanbrook, but less so in Ottawa-Vanier
So far, not many Niagara West—Glanbrook residents have come out to vote. ...
Happening: Liberal byelection strategy paints PC as Trump north
The Ontario Liberals want you to know their campaign strategy is comparing a PC candidate to Donald Trump. ...
Heard: Experts studying AG pension dispute getting paid $2,000 a day
The members of the committee will get a $1,900 per diem and the panel will be reimbursed for "reasonable expenses incurred in connection with their duties." ...