

Manitoba premier sees majority as affirmation; admits PCs must ‘listen better’
Pallister called an election more than a year before it was scheduled and the vote Tuesday ended with a second consecutive majority government for the Tories.
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.

Shouting match derails debate over Ont. govt proposal to slash Toronto council
One lawmaker called the Ontario legislature a “toxic environment”.
Toronto council votes to oppose Ontario bill to cut number of councillors [UPDATED]
Criticism of the plan has been widespread.
Ontario legislation to scrap cap-and-trade program
Proposed legislation will set out the legal framework to wind down the program.
Ont. PC government cancels $100-million school repair fund
The fund is tied to Ontario’s cap-and-trade system, which Doug Ford has begun dismantling.

Ontario Tories quietly release list of campaign promises, call it final plan
PCs update website with promises; price tags attached but no explanation how each pledge will be funded.

Ontario Tory leader Ford is focused on finances, can’t wait to take on Wynne
Doug Ford says he’s determined to form a government that will drive efficiencies.
Doug Ford chosen to lead Ontario Tories in narrow win
Christine Elliott concedes Ontario Tory leadership to Doug Ford after a review.
An Ontario PC government could get carbon cash tax despite opposition
Federal tax will go ahead whether or not the PC’s fight in court, and the money will come to Ontario.
Wynne calls $12B in savings in PC platform ‘ridiculous’
Says efficiencies has always been code for cuts with Conservatives.
PC sales fall globally, except for Apple
Computer maker increased the number of Macs it shipped worldwide in 2015.
End of Windows XP could cause problems for industry
Analysts point to potential operational and security issues.
Ontario PCs to test confidence of the Liberal government
Non-binding motion would gauge Wynne governments standing with legislature.