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PREMIER SACKS THE HEAD OF OLG

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Scott Walker

Premier Kathleen Wynne has fired the head of Ontario Lottery and Gaming. Paul Godfrey was brought in by the McGuinty government to streamline OLG and increase its revenue. And, by all accounts, he was succeeding. But he and Wynne didn’t … read more

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TORONTO CITY COUNCIL REJECTS NEW TAXES FOR TRANSIT

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Scott Walker

Toronto City Council has sent a clear message to the province: if funding transit requires more taxes, it’s up to you to impose them. After two days of debate, Council rejected all but two of the suggestions put forward by … read more

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ONTARIO NDP GETTING LOTS OF FEEDBACK ON WYNNE GOVERNMENT BUDGET

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Kevin Trudell

  Ontario’s New Democrats say they’re getting lots of feedback from people on whether to support the minority Liberal government’s budget or force an election. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath isn’t saying if most of the public responses are in favour … read more

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BUDGET DAY IN ONTARIO

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Scott Walker

Ontario’s Finance Minister wants the opposition parties to give his budget a chance. Charles Sousa will table the first budget of the Kathleen Wynne government this afternoon. The Conservatives have already said they will vote against it, but Sousa is … read more

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ONTARIO PREMIER WYNNE PLEDGES SUPPORT TO FEDS IN TERROR FIGHT

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Kevin Trudell

  Premier Kathleen Wynne says the Ontario government will work with federal officials to make sure trains and buses are safe following an alleged terrorist plot to derail a Via Rail passenger train. Wynne says she learned about the alleged … read more

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ONTARIO LIBERALS TO UNVEIL BUDGET MAY 2nd.

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Scott Walker

Expect to see Ontario’s minority Liberals unveil a series of NDP-friendly policies today ahead of the May 2nd budget. A published report says Premier Wynne, Finance Minister Charles Sousa, and Health Minister Deb Matthews will pledge an increase in funding … read more

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ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS UNION REACHES CONTRACT DEAL

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Kevin Trudell

  Ontario’s public secondary teachers  have reached a tentative agreement on a collective agreement with the province. Ken Coran is President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation. He says elements of Bill 115 that ordered teachers back to work … read more

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WYNNE CALLS FOR TOLLS, TAXES TO PAY FOR NEW TRANSIT

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Scott Walker

Ontario’s Premier has come out in support of the idea of dedicated tolls or taxes to pay for transit funding. Kathleen Wynne says they’re the best way to pay for the major plans for solving gridlock in the Greater Toronto … read more

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BUDGET BLOW-BACK SEES QUEBEC OPTING OUT OF NEW PROGRAM

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Michael Kramer

Quebec’s government has formally asked to be excluded from the new federal skills-training program, which has come under fire since it was announced in yesterday’s budget. The Parti Quebecois says the program is a 15-year step backward - from before labour … read more

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ONTARIO LOOKING FOR HELP IN FEDERAL BUDGET

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Scott Walker

The federal finance minister will walk a delicate balancing act this afternoon when he tables his latest budget. Jim Flaherty says his document will reflect the twin needs to stimulate job growth and reduce the deficit. The Ontario government is … read more

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