Ontario
Consultation shows few support scrapping cap and trade: commissioner
Government plan proposes to spur private investment in clean technologies, create performance standards for large emitters.
Union president says Ford to fight for workers at GM plant slated for closure
Ontario’s premier will sit down with GM executives Tuesday for his first face-to-face meeting since the company announced the Oshawa plant closure in November.
Washington State regulator denies bid to reconsider Hydro One-Avista deal
The regulator is worried about interference from Ontario’s Ford government.
Hydro One, Avista say Washington State regulator erred; request rehearing
Washington state regulators had said they would not allow Ontario’s largest utility to buy Avista for fear the provincial government might meddle in its operations.
Only one buck a beer option still available for Ontarians
Cool Brewery, in Doug Ford’s own neighborhood, is the last brewer standing.
Ontario government stands by OPP commissioner appointment, Horwath demands probe
Acting OPP Commissioner Brad Blair sent a letter to ombudsman Paul Dube on Tuesday night asking him to probe the hiring of Ron Taverner, a Ford family friend.
Ontario’s deficit to rise $500M to $12.3B this year: watchdog
Attributes change to Ford cancelling cap-and-trade, reversing several tax increases, weaker economic forecast.
Unifor, OPSEU to fight Ford government’s ‘destructive agenda’ [UPDATED]
Alliance will lobby to “re-invest in public services,” and ask Ford to encourage employers to create “good stable jobs.”
Union leaders, politicians selling ‘false hope’ on GM: Premier Ford
Ford said the fight ahead for the 2,500 autoworkers affected by the looming Oshawa plant closure will be to find new jobs.
Alberta declares booze war with Ontario over access to liquor stores
LCBO says breweries from anywhere in Canada are equally able to access its listing process.
Ontario passes sweeping labour reform law, rolls back many changes made by Liberals
The measures were applauded by some in the business community but condemned by anti-poverty activists.
Doug Ford, in fireside chat, says PC government ‘may’ balance budget by year 4
His government has said the shortfall they inherited from the Liberals was $15 billion.
Ontario to announce tax exemption for low income workers in fall fiscal update: sources
Workers earning less than $30,000 will no longer have to pay provincial income tax starting next year.
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Ford says sexual misconduct allegations against minister are ‘smear campaign’
Patrick Brown resigned as PC leader in January over sexual misconduct allegations, but now he’s levelled the same charge against Finance Minister Vic Fedeli.
How Ontario isn’t really ‘open for business’
The Ford government’s branding as a free market crusader may be off base, and their policies could stifle certain businesses.
