"Ontario's conservation authorities are essential to watershed management and public safety across our province," he said. "Our government is committed to ensuring they remain strong, effective and ready to meet today's challenges. But right now, Ontario has 36 conservation authorities operating largely on their own, with fragmented and outdated data systems and a patchwork of standards and service delivery." More than 100 municipalities are currently within two or more conservation authorities' boundaries and are therefore subject to different rules and processes, McCarthy said.
The U.S. president alleged the ad misrepresented the position of Reagan, a two-term president who remains a beloved figure in the Republican Party, and was aimed at influencing the U.S. Supreme Court ahead of a hearing scheduled for next month that could decide whether Trump has the power to impose his sweeping tariffs, a key part of his economic strategy. Trump is so invested in the case that he has said he'd like to attend oral arguments.
A joint letter sent Monday by the province's solicitor general and attorney general is recommending a list of proposals for the federal government to increase public safety. The list includes restoring mandatory minimum sentencing for serious crimes and removing bail availability for offenders charged with murder, terrorism, human trafficking, intimate partner violence, drug trafficking, criminal possession or use of restricted or prohibited firearms and violent carjackings and home invasions. "It is critical that federal legislation meets the standard Canadians expect: cracking down on crime and keeping violent, repeat offenders behind bars where they belong," the letter reads.
To think that we can take away those 22 community voices and just put out a 1-800 number and have people be able to navigate this massive institution is just not realistic.
In his ruling, Justice Schabas stated that not issuing the injunction would "cause more harm and inconvenience to the public interest" than allowing the legislation to be implemented.
The Faqiri family demands an apology from the Ontario government for Soleiman's death and action on the 57 recommendations from a 2023 coroner's inquest.
Ontario's government plans to introduce involuntary addictions treatment for inmates and those on probation, alongside broader justice reform measures revealed in upcoming legislation.