8 d. ago Ontario unveils legislation to restrict invasive medical research on dogs and cats

The Ontario government has introduced draft legislation that aims to restrict invasive medical research on dogs and cats.

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8 d. ago Ontario tables another omnibus bill. Here’s what’s in it, from road safety to animal testing

The new, wide-ranging legislation touches on everything from Ontario's jails, road safety rules, animal testing and contraband tobacco.

Transport

1 week ago Doug Ford doubles down on ‘find a job’ comment after omnibus rental bill passes

As protestors were escorted from the chamber, Ford appeared to shout at one of them to 'find a job' from his seat within the legislature.

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1 week ago Ontario targets dangerous driving with tough measures in new legislation

Andrew Cristillo was killed in a head on collision in August

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1 week ago Bill 60 becomes law: Ontario water at risk as government rushes privatization and deregulation

TORONTO — The Ford Conservatives rushed to pass Bill 60 today, a move the Keep Water Public coalition says will make water less safe and less affordable for all Ontarians. Keep Water Public is a campaign opposing legislation that erodes public health protections and provides corporate control of Ontario’s water system. The Conservative’s omnibus Bill […]

Politics

1 week ago Ontario plans to require bail cash up front as part of new justice bill

Attorney General Doug Downey says he believes that measure and others announced today would improve bail compliance.

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1 week ago Queen’s Park halls extra decked for holidays; Speaker aims to draw more visits

This year, holiday decor has expanded throughout the Ontario Legislature building

Society

2 w. ago Controversial new legislation causing Quebec physicians to flee for Ontario

Dr. Emmanuelle Britton is among the family doctors weighing her future amid a growing controversy over Quebec's Bill 2.

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2 w. ago ‘Buy Ontario’ legislation to protect businesses and jobs, Ford government says

The province said the legislation is part of its $220-billion plan to build using Ontario goods and services first.

Politics

3 w. ago Toronto brothers were almost evicted for being a single penny short on rent

Two brothers in Toronto narrowly avoided eviction late last year over a one-cent shortfall, and tenant advocates say it reveals just how dicey renting has become in Ontario, and how proposed legislation could make it even worse. According to the York South-Weston Tenant Union, Toronto brothers Olliver and Carl received an eviction order last year without a hearing or warning. Based on documents supplied by the union, their landlord filed for eviction after the brothers paid $1,860 instead of the required $1860.01, just a one-cent difference. Thankfully, with the help of the union, the brothers were able to "set aside" the order, which allows tenants to contest an eviction after it has been issued. However, the union warns that under the proposed legislation introduced by the Ford government, that option could disappear altogether. The eviction order received by the brothers. Photo: York South-Weston Tenant Union.Last month, the provincial government introduc...

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3 w. ago Olivia Chow slams Ontario’s Bill 60 for making it ‘easier’ to evict tenants

Toronto mayor takes aim at Ontario government over new legislation, vowing to oppose changes to renters' rights

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4 w. ago Billions siphoned to wealthy, corporations, as Ontarians struggle with affordability, unemployment: CUPE Ontario comment on FES

TORONTO — As millions in the province struggle to pay rent, buy groceries, and find jobs that let them make ends meet, the Ford Conservatives are playing a shell game of hidden tax dodges and loopholes that benefit the rich and big business, said CUPE Ontario in its review of today’s Fall Economic Statement (FES). […]

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