Ontario Government Buys $28.9M Private Jet for Premier Ford
The Ontario government has acquired a used private jet for Premier Doug Ford's travel, costing $28.9 million CAD. The purchase has drawn significant criticism regarding public spending.
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Ontario to end funding to at least 2 drug consumption sites in Toronto
The Ontario government has served notice it will end funding to at least two drug consumption sites in Toronto.
Ontario Government Faces Scrutiny Over Return-to-Office Plan for Civil Servants
The Ontario government has not purchased or leased new office space to accommodate 60,000 public sector workers ordered to return to the office five days a week, leading to concerns from unions representing the civil servants.
Ontario's 'Special Economic Zones' Law Faces Constitutional Challenge
Ontario's Bill 5, which established 'special economic zones' to expedite large project approvals, is now facing a constitutional challenge. The law grants cabinet and the environment minister powers to suspend provincial regulations.
Ontario Government to Take Over Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that the provincial government will assume control of Toronto's Billy Bishop airport, located on Toronto Island.
CIJA Urges Ontario Government to Prioritize Protection of Jewish Community Against Antisemitism
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is calling on the Ontario government to prioritize its promise to protect the province's Jewish community from increasingly violent and targeted antisemitism upon the legislature's return.
Ontario School Boards Under Scrutiny Amid Government Takeover
As the Ontario government takes over school boards, the role of trustees is under renewed scrutiny, prompting questions about their responsibilities and the implications of their absence.