#ontario-government

#ontario-government

Ontario's zoning order process requires reform to ensure transparency and accountability in land use decisions.

The Canada Revenue Agency failed to detect and prevent a significant tax credit scam, resulting in massive losses to the agency.

Ontario NDP MPPs urge government action to regulate ticket reselling, citing exorbitant ticket prices for Taylor Swift's Toronto concert.

Ontario's pilot project aims to reform long-term care admission rules to better accommodate cultural needs and preferences.

The Ontario government rejects Toronto's $48 million estimate for bike lane removals, suggesting costs need reassessing amidst contention over traffic management.

Marineland's marine mammal deaths have not been linked to water quality according to government inspectors, despite previous concerns about water standards.

Veterans and full-time military members can ride GO Transit for free starting March 1, 2025.

Emergency evacuation plans for people with disabilities are critically lacking and pose serious safety risks.

Federal immigration cuts may hinder family reunification for newcomers, according to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow.

Metrolinx has dismissed two senior managers amidst ongoing challenges with delayed transit projects.

Ontario government may propose legislation hindering bike lane installation when removing vehicle lanes, sparking concerns among cycling and environmental advocates.

A woman claims she is unjustly liable for over $15,000 to unpaid funeral home workers after being named a director without her consent.

The Ontario government renews agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart to provide free menstrual products for students, highlighting the importance of accessibility and removing barriers.

The Ontario government is accelerating the expansion of alcohol sales to convenience stores, grocery stores, and supermarkets.

Crackdown on cellphone use and vaping in schools to combat distractions and negative impacts.

Ontario government to announce crackdown on cell phone use and vaping in schools, aiming to be a 'leader in this space'.

Ontario government allocating $1.3 billion for school construction and expansion.

Funding will support construction/expansion of 60 schools, creating over 27,000 new student spaces and 1,700 child-care spots.

Ontario government waiting for details on national pharmacare plan

Cost estimate for the universal drug program is likely to change

The Doug Ford government in Ontario plans to give independent clinics a bigger role in the publicly funded health system.

Some doctors argue that these clinics will increase accessibility to procedures and reduce waiting times for patients.

The Ontario Government is freezing the tax on beer and wine instead of adjusting it for inflation.

The Ontario government is facing criticism for a taxpayer-funded advertising campaign promoting the provincial economy and investments.

The multi-media ad blitz, titled 'It's Happening Here', includes TV commercials and radio spots that have aired during prime time slots.

The Ontario government is restricting access to the drug Ozempic under the province-funded program due to shortages caused by popular demand for weight loss.

People who don't have Type 2 diabetes will no longer have coverage for the drug under the Ontario Drug Benefit program.

The Ontario government is closing some ServiceOntario centres and opening new locations in Staples Canada stores.

The government did not specify how many locations will close or where the new centres will be located.

The Ontario government is expected to announce changes to how alcohol is sold in the province, potentially allowing supermarkets, convenience stores, and gas stations to sell beer, wine, and canned mix drinks

The changes, if approved, would begin in 2026 and would end the current agreement between the government and The Beer Store, which restricts the sale of cases of 12 and 24 to the store