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Government, opposition look to reset narrative as Ontario legislature returns

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to reopen the provincial legislature on Tuesday with hopes of putting the bruising Greenbelt scandal behind him and focusing on the next provincial election – looking to define which political party is focused on making life more affordable. Ford’s Progressive Conservatives are set to …

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Sarah Jama’s censure an ‘abuse of power,’ NDP tried to muzzle her: legal docs

Hamilton Centre Independent MPP Sarah Jama says the motion that effectively censured her at Queen’s Park is an “abuse of power” by the province and alleges that her then-party, the Ontario NDP, failed to support her right to free speech, forbade her from further comment and even accused her of …

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Could prescription contraception be free in Ontario? Ford government signals willingness

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ford government has signalled it is open to supporting an opposition plan that would cover contraception for free under the province’s health insurance. A group of Ontario NDP politicians unveiled a motion Thursday to expand OHIP coverage to include prescription contraception, …

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Debate on motion to silence Ontario NDP legislator set to resume

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 23, 2023 6:08 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — The debate on a Progressive Conservative motion to effectively silence an Opposition legislator is set to resume in the Ontario legislature today. Premier Doug Ford’s government wants NDP MPP …

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Ontario MPP faces calls to step aside over Hamas-Israel conflict comments

The leader of Ontario’s NDP is ordering one of her members to withdraw a statement she made about conflict in the Middle East, saying it does not align with the party’s values. Sarah Jama, who was elected in March, came under fire for a statement on fighting between Israel and …

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‘Huge wake-up call’: Quarter of Ontario hospitals are in poor condition, docs reveal

Ontario’s network of publicly owned hospitals is in significant need of investment and repair, internal government documents reveal, with more than a quarter of all hospitals in the province listed as being in poor condition. Global News can also reveal that five health-care buildings across Ontario also have a repair …

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Ontario NDP says misconduct allegations ‘substantiated’ against ex-caucus member

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2023 4:41 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles says a third-party investigator has substantiated allegations of workplace misconduct against a former caucus member. Stiles asked Michael Mantha to take a leave of absence when …

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Low advance turnout in 2 Ontario byelections ahead of polling day July 27

Less than 10 per cent of eligible voters in two Ontario byelections have chosen to cast early votes as polling day nears, according to data from Elections Ontario. Voters in both Scarborough—Guildwood and Kanata—Carleton are voting to replace Ontario MPPs who resigned their seats. In Scarborough, Liberal Mitzie Hunter stood …

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John Tory behind new robocall backing Scarborough byelection candidate – Toronto

Weeks after his dramatic, last-minute endorsement of Ana Bailão in Toronto’s mayoral byelection, John Tory is calling Scarborough residents to offer a fresh recommendation. The former Toronto mayor and Progressive Conservative leader has been enlisted to push Doug Ford’s candidate in a Scarborough byelection set for the end of July. …

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Ontario government says Greater Toronto Hockey League faces independent investigation

Ontario’s minister of tourism, culture and sport, Neil Lumsden says an independent investigation of the Greater Toronto Hockey League is in the works. The announcement, which came at a question period Tuesday in Toronto, comes after Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles called on the provincial government to launch an investigation …

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