Liberals
Make robots pay taxes? Documents detail ideas to adapt to changing labour force
Feds faced with big labour challenges, dealing with increasing automation and gig economy.
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Provinces not on board with Liberals’ climate plan to lose funding: McKenna
Provinces have until the weekend to submit their plans for federal scrutiny; failing grades will lead to Ottawa’s imposition of a carbon price.
Ottawa poised to beef up bill to prevent foreign election interference
Liberals also want to see more transparency for political messaging on social media.
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Shouting match derails debate over Ont. govt proposal to slash Toronto council
One lawmaker called the Ontario legislature a “toxic environment”.
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Ford launches independent inquiry into Ontario’s finances
Commission will be led by former BC premier Gordon Campbell.
Interim Ontario Liberal leader says party must begin ‘soul searching’
What went wrong? Liberals spent $10 million spent to capture seven seats.
Feds avert possible delay of marijuana bill with promises to Aboriginal senators
They had planned to support a Conservative amendment indefinitely deferring implementation of Bill C-45.
Trudeau government to post deficits $8B bigger than expected next two years
Liberals will post a $22.1-billion shortfall this fiscal year, $4 billion more than $18.1 billion projection.
Doug Ford tells supporters he can ‘take back’ province from the Liberals
Told supporters he wants to bring back jobs in the manufacturing sector, be more business friendly.
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Caroline Mulroney touts change for Ontario Tories in first campaign event
Will also support cuts in hydro rates and child care rebates if elected as the next premier.
Liberals to delay billions in planned infrastructure spending
About $20.5 billion left unspent across 13 different programs, including two set up by the Liberals.
Feds to show smaller deficits in updated outlook, but no timeline to balance
New policy measures will be aimed at providing tools for middle-income earners to continue contributing to the economy.
Ontario to spend $5.5M advertising hydro bill cuts, documents show
Opposition accuses Wynne government of using taxpayers’ money to make the Liberals look good.
Defence attacks bias of expert Crown witness at gas plants trial
Former police officer attacked over his role in the probe of destroyed e-mails in the premier’s office.
Liberals look to meet increased youth green jobs promise
The jobs are being defined as those that help reduce energy consumption, limit GHGs and minimize pollution.
