16 h. ago Ontario throne speech promises a ‘more resilient and more self

The government's first bill is expected to be on interprovincial trade, as Ford looks to bolster the economy against economic threats from Donald Trump

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17 h. ago Ford government outlines further overhaul of housing sector in throne speech

Lowering development charges was one of a number of new promises outlined by the government in its speech from the throne on Tuesday.

Politics

26 h. ago Tariff response to be focus at Queen’s Park as new session begins

Ontario's response to the U.S. trade war will factor heavily in the first legislative sitting after Premier Doug Ford cruised to victory in the snap February election.

Economics

27 h. ago Ford government to outline priorities in throne speech as new session begins at Queen’s Park

The Progressive Conservatives cruised to victory in the snap February election

Politics

5 d. ago Doug Ford sits down with Utah governor, who will encourage others to follow suit

Doug Ford met in his office today with the Republican governor of Utah, who says he will be telling all of his fellow governors to visit Canada on similar trade missions.

Politics

5 d. ago Ford meets with Utah governor, who encourages more subnational trade missions

Ontario Premier Doug Ford met in his office today with the Republican governor of Utah, who says he will be telling all of his fellow governors to visit Canada on similar trade missions. Gov. Spencer Cox says during this time of trade-driven conflict, subnational relationships are more important than ever. He says his trade mission […]

Society

1 week ago ‘Good for her’: Ford says he allowed cabinet minister to endorse Poilievre

On Wednesday, Mulroney — who is president of the treasury board in Ford's Ontario government — introduced Poilievre at an event in Toronto and endorsed him.

Politics

2 w. ago Growth is forecasted across New Brunswick’s construction sector, and replacing retiring workers may be challenging

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Construction activity in New Brunswick increased in 2024, as the province’s residential sector saw growth in both the new housing and renovation components, while its non-residential construction sector saw growth in both engineering construction and the construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings. BuildForce Canada released its […]

Society

2 w. ago Ontario supervised consumption sites get reprieve through injunction

Advocates have been making their case in court this week against impending closure as a result of a law passed by the Ford government late last year.

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2 w. ago Ford government looking at moving Ontario Place parking, canvassing new sites

Emails and meeting minutes obtained by Global News reveal meetings and discussions involving Toronto and Ontario considering where in Exhibition Place a new site could be built.

Politics

3 w. ago White House Energy Adviser Departs as Trump Reorders US Agenda

A key energy policy official has departed just two months into President Donald Trump’s second term, even as the White House tries to recruit more experts on the sector.

Culture

3 w. ago Smith says changes to Alberta infrastructure defence law will prevent any ‘interference from Ottawa’

The amendments would put a firewall around Alberta's energy sector by declaring oil and gas production sites and facilities housing emissions data as essential infrastructure

Economics

4 w. ago Ford government to make gas tax cut permanent despite carbon tax change

During the election campaign, the Progressive Conservatives promised to make the gas tax discount permanent — a policy the party says it will follow through on.

Politics

4 w. ago He was a doctor for 17 years in Ukraine. Now, in B.C., he’s a welder

In February's speech from the throne, the NDP government pointed to efforts to recruit and retain more doctors while allowing doctors to spend more time with their patients.

Science