Queen's Park / Ontario · Toronto & Canada
Meera translates Queen's Park's procedural fog into what it actually means for a Toronto household, one bill at a time.
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Opinion: The installation of American-made water mains in the heart of Toronto is more than a procurement glitch—it is a damning indictment of the government's failure to protect domestic industry during a trade war.
While the province secures billions in federal funding to cap parent fees, a new wage floor freeze threatens the very workforce required to sustain the system.
As the province pushes forward with the removal of Toronto's protected bike lanes, cycling advocates and disability rights activists warn that Premier Doug Ford is trading urban safety for political signaling.
Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy warns of rising red ink as the province grapples with U.S. trade tensions and a ballooning deficit.
With deficits rising and U.S. trade volatility looming, the Finance Minister promises a 'disciplined' approach in next week's economic statement.
New data reveals a tripling of gambling-related suicides and a surge in addiction following the 2022 legalization of private online betting.
As the Ford government implements a sector-wide freeze on student funding, questions emerge over why action took years to materialize despite early warnings.
By framing the Stelco crisis as a choice between mass layoffs and public ownership, the NDP is attempting to turn the Premier's own rhetoric into a binding political obligation.
Opinion: By ignoring the need for permanent funding for Enhanced Assisted Living, the province is steering the seniors' care system toward an avoidable collapse.
OPINION: The removal of a veteran PC ally from the Order of Ontario Advisory Council suggests a government that views internal criticism as an unforgivable breach of loyalty.
By overriding municipal authority to rip up protected bike lanes, the provincial government is signaling a political strike against Toronto's urbanist core.
The referral of OSAP concerns to the OPP signals a shift from bureaucratic oversight to a scorched-earth investigation into private post-secondary funding.
The provincial government's decision to involve police and pause OSAP payments suggests a pivot toward aggressive enforcement following reports of egregious public fund misuse.
Production at the PowerCo facility is pushed to 2029, raising questions about the scale of Ontario's electric vehicle industrial bets.
Production at the St. Thomas facility is pushed to 2029 as cooling demand tests the scale of federal and provincial industrial bets.
A struggle to account for $140 million in tariff spending reveals a disconnect between Premier Doug Ford's campaign promises and the reality of the Protect Ontario account.
A coalition of medical professionals warns that Premier Doug Ford's push to restore vehicle lanes on three major Toronto roads prioritizes traffic flow over public safety.
A new study suggests the Ford government's shift toward private delivery is costing more while delivering longer waits for priority procedures.
As one of Canada's fastest-growing areas, York Region is struggling with outdated provincial funding formulas that leave community services critically underfunded.
Despite a two-year pushback for Canada's largest EV battery facility, the Ontario Premier maintains confidence in the project's completion.
By threatening to slash provincial transfers over procurement rules, Minister Rob Flack is signaling that local budget stability now depends on adherence to a protectionist agenda.
The province has failed to meet federal space targets, leaving thousands of families stranded despite lower fees.
As the known population of unhoused Ontarians climbs toward 89,000, a new fiscal watchdog report reveals a projected decline in provincial support for the very programs designed to mitigate the crisis.
As a total ban on Canadian alcohol looms, Ontario's producers are discovering that local loyalty may not be enough to offset the loss of the American market.
Opinion: The Ontario Chamber of Commerce's call for a truce reveals a terrifying reality—Ontario's business sector is dangerously exposed to U.S. volatility.
Opinion: By prioritizing standardized testing and rigid attendance over holistic learning, the province's new education mandate favors ideological wins over student well-being.
With the voter registration deadline passed, five candidates are vying to lead a party struggling to establish itself as a credible alternative to Premier Doug Ford.
With the Progressive Conservatives and NDP holding their ground in three key races, Premier Doug Ford enters the next session with reinforced legislative confidence.
Despite recent government scandals, Premier Doug Ford secures wins in Hamilton and York–Simcoe as voter turnout remains low.
Low voter turnout and status quo results suggest a stagnant political landscape at Queen's Park.
Teachers and parents rally against provincial funding cuts and legislative changes as collective agreements expire.
The sudden collapse of Randolph College for the Performing Arts exposes a failure in provincial oversight and a breakdown in communication with students.
The U.S. President's executive order to rename Lake Ontario is being met with fierce resistance from Ontario leaders and First Nations.
Premier Doug Ford's transit ambitions are colliding with federal retaliatory tariffs, threatening the budget of a $34 billion subway project.
As 50 per cent tariffs devastate Canadian goods, Premier Doug Ford's refusal to recall the legislature avoids the public scrutiny required to navigate an existential economic threat.
Ontario's premier doubles down on rhetoric as the U.S. threatens higher tariffs on vehicles and steel.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford supports Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to walk away from trade talks, calling for a 'dollar-for-dollar' response to protect the province's industrial sectors.
A Superior Court judge's decision to release a human trafficking suspect without a cash deposit highlights the growing constitutional friction between provincial mandates and judicial discretion.
The appointment of former cabinet minister Caroline Mulroney to a vice chair role at Canada's largest bank underscores the tight orbit between provincial power and Bay Street.
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