A motion appointing J. David Wake as interim FAO, effective Monday, carried following Tuesday’s question period. ...
Category: Seen, Heard, Happening
Heard: Wynne vows to run as Liberal leader in 2018 election
A recent Forum Research poll found that nearly half of those surveyed didn’t expect Wynne to lead her party into the next election. ...
Seen: Orazietti cleared of wrongdoing over board appointments
PC MPP Jim McDonell filed the complaint after his office inadvertently received a ministry briefing note that included the names of potential appointees to government boards and agencies. ...
Seen: Animal rights activists protest in rain with inflatable orca
They want to free Kiska. ...
NDP and Liberal MPPs call for parental and pregnancy leave for municipal politicians
NDP MPP Catherine Fife points out in an open letter that women are underrepresented in municipal governments. ...
Seen: NDP MPP’s domestic-violence leave bill passes second reading
Peggy Sattler's bill, if passed, would allow up to 10 days of paid leave for victims of domestic or sexual abuse. ...
Seen: Cheri DiNovo praying for Charles McVety
DiNovo gave a passionate defense of Bill 28 before speaking directly toMcVety and his children. ...
Seen: Lisa MacLeod gets all parties onside with catastrophic and compassionate care motion
Ontario will establish a committee to study how other jurisdictions handle extraordinary medical cases that leave patients paying high costs out of pocket. ...
Seen: Hydro rebate bill passes third reading
The government says most ratepayers can expect to knock off about $130 from their annual bill, with some rural consumers saving an additional $540 per year. ...
Happening: Financial Accountability Officer on medical leave, office confirms
A panel made up of MPPs from each party could select a temporary Financial Accountability Officer. ...