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A roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, March 16.

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Ontario pulls funding for seven supervised drug consumption sites

Since March 7, no organizations had more than 3 unique registrations made on their behalf.

Who's Lobbying for Whom: Clean Energy Canada wants to talk to government

The proposed changes are expected to be introduced this spring by Stephen Crawford, the minister responsible for public and business service delivery, and they would significantly narrow the scope of Ontario’s freedom-of-information system by removing political staff and ministers’ offices from the request process.

Ford government plans to shield premier, ministers’ offices from freedom-of-information requests

Ontario to give retailers the option of opening on Family Day and Victoria Day

Lecce said the project is a domestic economic success story, with more than 90 per cent of the work and investment involving Canadian companies and workers.

Darlington Unit 4 reaches full power, completing nuclear refurbishment months ahead of schedule

'Right thing to do': Ontario town begins renaming process for Prince Andrew Island

“With respect to the boards that we have under supervision, they’re not going to be turned back until they’re on the right path, full stop,” he said. “If it takes one year, two years, three years, 10 years, I don’t care.”

Would Ontario keep school boards under supervision 'for years'?

Niagara chair resigns after accusations of owning signed copy of Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'

Ontario giving elementary teachers $750 cards to buy classroom supplies

A Progressive Conservative source, who asked not to be identified because they're not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, said the government is "working right now on changes" to the manual to incorporate emerging technologies.

Updated long-term-care regulations are set to introduce UV technology

Ontario to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into nine

Speaking to reporters Tuesday at Queen’s Park, Ford confirmed that the province could expropriate the city’s share of the airport lands if municipal officials block the plan.

Ford says Ontario ready to seize Toronto land to expand Billy Bishop Airport for jets, feds considering changes

Ottawa spending $229M to help tariff-hit Ontario workers obtain new skills

Ontario to take control of Toronto's stake in city airport lands: Ford

Ontario to table budget March 26, with eye to productivity, competitiveness: minister

Ford muses about filling in part of Toronto waterfront for new convention centre

Much of Dixon’s focus will build on a sweeping report released in December examining intimate partner violence, sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence. The report followed extensive hearings that included testimony from experts, service providers and survivors.

PC MPP Jess Dixon says tackling gender-based violence and prevention programs top priorities for next legislative session

The 2024 public inquiry into foreign election interference warned that leadership contests and nomination races are particularly vulnerable to outside influence and recommended stronger safeguards around internal party processes. It also includes the recommendation of not allowing non-Canadian citizens to vote.

Foreign interference inquiry flagged party races as vulnerable, but none of the Ontario parties have changed their rules

Niagara regional chair backs away from proposal to explore amalgamations

Ontario takes control of eighth school board, citing mismanagement

In a direct contest between Chow and Bradford, the councillor appears competitive. But a crowded race would likely benefit Chow.

With John Tory out, early polling shows competitive race between Chow and Bradford

Students protest cuts to OSAP grants; arrests made during rally at Queen's Park

On Wednesday, Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce announced a new interprovincial agreement aimed at building what he calls a “national energy corridor.” 