As politicians duke it out over the terms of federal housing money in Ontario, behind the scenes some are hoping a deal can be made. Tensions between the Trudeau and Ford governments on the housing file have been high in recent weeks, with arguments over affordable housing, fourplexes and municipal oversight. Most recently, Ottawa dangled … Read more
The Ford government tabled the most expensive budget in Ontario’s history on Tuesday, with a $214.5-billion spending package that runs a deeper-than-expected deficit this year amid economic uncertainty ahead. The annual financial blueprint includes a few new programs, laying out Ontairo’s potentially tough economic future. The plan sees economic growth grind to a near-stop in … Read more
This article is the fourth in Global News’ Spring Housing Buzz series, where we will investigate a number of different areas related to the spring real estate market in Ontario. You can read Part 1 here, Part 2 here and Part 3 here. On paper, Kingston, Ont., is doing everything the provincial government has asked … Read more
The Ontario government is facing calls to take a closer look at seatbelts and road safety for students after a school bus rolled over in Woodstock, Ont., on Tuesday morning. The rollover happened with 40 students on the school bus and led to one being pinned underneath the vehicle, according to police. Five students were … Read more
Canada’s immigration minister is pushing back against provincial assertions that the federal government didn’t consult with Ontario over the international student cap that upended the post-secondary sector. The Ford government has repeatedly accused Ottawa of dropping the cap on international students out of nowhere. Minister of Colleges and Universities Jill Dunlop previously said a lack … Read more
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has taken a rare shot at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a lengthy radio interview, in which the premier also took aim at federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. During an interview with AM 640’s John Oakley, Ford talked about Guilbeault and the federal government, labelling the environment minister “an extremist.” “Sometimes … Read more
The Ford government has confirmed it will send Toronto almost $100 million in “conditional” funding to host matches as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toronto is currently set to hold at least five World Cup games at BMO Field when Canada, Mexico and the United States host the next world soccer tournament together. … Read more
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