Ford government seems supportive of involuntary treatment but refrains from firm commitment
A source familiar with discussions on the topic told QP Briefing that government officials are already talking about the issue, and there appears to be considerable support for it.
Compassionate intervention is the lifeline Canada’s addiction crisis needs
When someone is in the grips of addiction, they often cannot recognize their own need for help. Failing to intervene isn’t respecting their rights — it’s condemning them to further harm, or worse, death.
Province confronting affordability crisis head-on: A.G.
Downey says the premier is also mulling a motion from the big city mayors' caucus calling on the provincial and federal governments to take on intervenor status in dealing with people living in encampments within municipalities.
Ontario launches review following Ford criticism of children's aid societies
Ontario lowers mammogram self-referral age to 40 from 50, bookings can now be made
Municipalities hold billions of development charges unspent amid Ontario housing crisis due to provincial legislation
Jones said that the municipalities are doing their best to use these funds, but the process for handling them is highly regulated under the Development Charges Act, which dictates exactly how municipalities can collect and spend this money.
Ontario’s major infrastructure projects threaten as province's engineers begin strike action
Engineers have stopped taking on additional responsibilities outside their normal duties and are enforcing strict work hours, without the unpaid overtime they typically offer. Bhatt said the effects would be seen in delays to government projects within weeks.
The Hidden problem of inflated THC labels in Ontario’s cannabis industry
Consumers who think they are purchasing a product with a higher THC content may either overuse weaker products in an attempt to achieve the desired effect or suffer unexpected consequences when using products that exceed their tolerance levels
Events across Canada set to mark one year since Oct. 7 attacks, Israel-Hamas war
The war has had far-reaching effects around the world and in Canada, including families grieving loved ones who were killed, hundreds of protests resulting in arrests, pro-Palestinian encampments at universities and a spike in reports of hate crimes against Jews and Muslims.
Who's Lobbying for Whom: Pearson airport operator wants to discuss encroaching housing development on flight paths
Amin Massoudi, a consultant with Atlas Strategic Advisors Inc., registered this past week to lobby on behalf of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority.
Ontario reveals details of Therme Canada lease for Ontario Place revitalization
The lease ensures that Therme's facility will not host a casino, shopping mall, or condominiums, and the company is required to pay 100 per cent of property taxes to the City of Toronto.