Bill 73, the Smart Growth for Our Communities passed second reading at the end of September and was referred to the Standing Committee on Social Policy, which wrapped up public hearings this week and will now begin a clause-by-clause consideration of the bill. For more infor...
The government announced this week that the first phase of its Hydro One initial public offering (IPO) generated $1.83 billion in new revenue that will be used to fund “critical investments” in infrastructure. Learn more about this here .
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario has announced the appointment of a new registrar, effective December 14, 2015.
Based on recommendations from the Accessibility Standards Advisory Council/ Standards Development Committee, the government is proposing changes to several accessibility regulations, including the accessibility standards for customer service, exemption from reporting requireme...
The Prime Minister has announced that he will hold a first ministers meeting in Ottawa on November 23, the first such gathering to take place since 2009. The specific focus of the meeting will be to discuss climate change and prepare for the COP 21 Conference (United Nations C...
The province is now accepting applications for its new $15 million connecting links program. The funding is designed to help municipalities pay for construction and maintenance of roads that connect rural communities to provincial highways. Find more information here .
The government has announced a $27 million extension of the Ontario Youth Jobs Strategy. The new money will go towards several initiatives including: a youth business accelerator program, a seed fund, and an internship program. Learn more about this program here .
Justin Trudeau (Quebec) - Prime Minister, Intergovernmental Affairs and Youth. Ralph Goodale (Saskatchewan) - Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. Lawrence MacAulay (P.E.I.) - Agriculture and Agri-Food. Stéphane Dion (Quebec) - Foreign Affairs. John McCall...
The Canadian Ecofiscal Commission, a group of prominent economists, has released a new report encouraging the government to introduce tolls onto provincial highways in the Toronto area.
In a new editorial the Toronto Star argues that, as part of the Municipal Act consultation, the government of Ontario should consider giving all municipalities the ability to impose a tax on real estate transactions. Currently only the City of Toronto holds such power.