“As we head into the legislature on Tuesday with two new MPPs it was important to assign new roles and responsibilities to take advantage of the incredible talent we have,” said Del Duca. TORONTO — Critics are accusing the Ontario government of undermining local democracy in light of the province’s proposal to scrap ranked-ballot voting in the next civic election.. Opposition legislators say the proposed change, which was introduced yesterday as part of a broader bill on COVID-19 relief, is just another provincial attempt to meddle in municipal decision-making. Critics, students slam Ontario’s performance-based funding plan for post-secondary education by Eli Ridder | Dec 11, 2020 | News The Ontario government plans to apply a performance-based funding model to colleges and universities within two years, a proposal that has alarmed student groups, teachers’ unions and opposition leaders. The budget is expected to spend $187 … Share No Comment The Cadre is an editorially autonomous, student-run, not-for-profit multi-media online publication at UPEI. TORONTO — The Ontario government began rolling out the first phase of its new program for families with autistic children on Friday, but critics and parents remain skeptical of the plan. 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But an opposition critic is slamming the legislation as unfair. Ontario's school re-opening plan does not include the reduction of class sizes for students from kindergarten to Grade 8. The Ontario government began rolling out the first phase of its new program for families with autistic children on Friday, but critics and parents remain skeptical of the plan. A look at the ingredients, ‘I’ll live to see another day’: COVID-19 survivor describes effects of virus 8 months later, British Columbians could get coronavirus benefit by Christmas, Woman arrested after throwing dog from balcony of Florida motel, COVID-19 survivor feeling effects 8 months later, Former B.C. A referendum on the issue in Kingston, Ont., that same year received support from more than 60 per cent of participating voters. NDP Critic Chris Glover on Conservative government’s cuts to education Chris Glover is a Member of Provincial Parliament and Ontario’s Official Opposition college and universities Critic. The Ontario government began rolling out the first phase of its new program for families with autistic children on Friday, but critics and parents remain skeptical of the plan. The funding can be used for infection prevention and containment measures, staffing supports, and purchasing additional supplies and PPE. Lucille Collard and Stephen Blais won by elections and will ask their first questions in the legislature … The COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario is an ongoing viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a novel infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Here’s why, As thousands of Canadians face CERB repayments, Trudeau says not to stress, Union representing staff at Hamilton’s Grace Villa describes ‘horrible’ outbreak, Initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in London, Ont., within days, Ontario government moves to scrap ranked ballots in municipal elections, Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates, Ontario government extends COVID-19 pandemic orders until Nov. 21. “The government is ignoring the law,” said Ontario NDP climate critic Peter Tabuns, calling the reports a “very disturbing picture.” Toronto has also considered introducing a ranked ballot system for the 2022 municipal election. The Ontario government announced $405 million in funding for the province’s long-term care homes to help with operating pressures due to COVID-19 in late September. Not so fast said the Crown-Indigenous Relations critic for the federal Conservative party. Please read our Commenting Policy first. The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Canada was announced on January 25, 2020, involving a traveler who had recently returned to Toronto from travel in China, including Wuhan. Silencing a critic: Ontario Government makes cuts to environmental watchdog in the wake of a damning new report. Information about payments made to MPPs for travel, accommodation, meals, and hospitality expenses are posted online. A former York University professor, he became a part of the legislature in 2018, in the same election in which Doug Ford became Ontario’s Premier. Cathy McLeod said the current UNDRIP bill, that still has to work its way through the House of Commons and then the Senate, lacks clarity. “So the government would appear to have moved forward in a symbolic way but not in a measurable way,” said McLeod. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is responsible for posting members' expense reports and opposition leaders and their staff expense reports online. Tory legislator Paul Calandra says the government believes now is not the time to invest taxpayers’ money into studying and possibly implementing a new voting system. “As Tarion always does, it’s helping builders first, at the expense of families and homeowners,” said Tom Rakocevic, Ontario NDP Government Services and Consumer Protection critic. The City of London was the first municipality in Ontario to use ranked balloting in the 2018 civic election, but other local governments have also looked into making the switch. The Ontario government is rolling out the first phase of what it says is more support for families with children on the autism spectrum Friday. Critics call it 'shortsighted' and 'wrong', but Ontario government moving forward with municipal funding cuts. Critics sound alarms over Ontario government review of endangered species act . Opposition legislators say the proposed change, which was introduced yesterday as part of a broader bill on COVID-19 relief, is just another provincial attempt to meddle in municipal decision-making. , I didn’t find this page helpful. An optional survey will open in a new tab. Premier Doug Ford has faced criticism over the government's plan, which opponents have described as underfunded and unsafe. Afterwards, the government's critics alleged that the government's cuts to the Ministry of the Environment and privatization of water-testing laboratories led to the lack of oversight that resulted in six deaths during a 2000 E. coli outbreak in the public water system of Walkerton, Ontario. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]. While the Ontario government has curtailed commercial and residential evictions during the COVID-19 crisis, tenants’ rights advocates warn that proposed legislation in the province will expose renters to unfair evictions once the pandemic passes — and well beyond. An optional survey will open in a new tab. As the Ontario government prepares to freeze most residential rents across the province to help those suffering financial losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, critics of the plan say it doesn’t go far enough.. On Friday, the Ontario PC government announced plans to freeze rent on rent-controlled residential properties through 2021, promising to introduce relevant legislation in the fall. The budget hopes to navigate the province through to the other side of the pandemic, but critics are not too convinced. Ontario government moves to scrap ranked ballots in municipal elections. Stock photo. Experts felt that the recently released framework — which sets out guidelines for local public health authorities on when to impose restrictions on business openings and public gatherings — was far too lenient. Ontario New Democratic Party Caucus Room 113, Main Legislative Building, Queen's Park, Toronto, ON, M7A 1A5 Tel: 416-325-7116 • Email: ndpmail@ndp.on.ca Want to discuss? Ontario Green Leader Mike Schreiner waves to supporters during an event in Ottawa on March 26, 2018. May 8, 2020. A new law enacted in Ontario in July makes it harder to take class action lawsuits against the Ontario government, according to legal critics. 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TORONTO - Critics accused the Ontario government Wednesday of undermining local democracy in light of the province’s proposal to scrap ranked-ballot voting in the next civic election. Expense reports. While critics say the measure might be the most recent example, it's not the only way multi-barrier water source protection is under attack in Ontario. Government's 'radical changes' bad for Lake Simcoe and province, critics say Amendments to Conservation Authorities Act 'disconcerting' and not reflective of feedback from consultations, says LSRCA official MPP Policy Area; Andrew, Jill: Critic, Culture : Andrew, Jill: Critic, Women's Issues : Armstrong, Teresa J. Unfortunately, “Back-to-Basics” may be the last ECO report we will ever get, as the Ontario government significantly altered the watchdog’s position only 48 hours after the report was released. The Progressive Conservatives are defending the move, saying it will save municipal resources that would be better spent tackling the ongoing pandemic. The Ontario government is overstating the amount of welfare fraud in the province to further undermine public confidence in the welfare system, critics of the government… The Agenda hears from opposition parties on how the PC government is managing the province's finances, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic that is bringing Ontario's economy to a halt. Ontario government promises commission on nursing homes, critics say it falls short of full public inquiry News May 19, 2020 by Rob Ferguson Queen's Park Bureau The Ontario Long-Term Care Association, opposition parties and SEIU have all called for a full inquiry into the nursing home deaths. Opinion: Ford’s Ontario government is proposing cutbacks and critics are outraged, but what else is there to do? File photo by Alex Tétreault By Shawn Jeffords | News, Politics | March 3rd 2019 #242 of 400 articles from the Special Report: State Of The Animal. Critics say the Ontario government should pay the bill when patients are forced to take air or ground ambulances because their local hospital doesn't offer the service or treatment they need. TORONTO – Steven Del Duca has announced new critic roles for the Ontario Liberal Caucus. After Ontario’s auditor general released a blistering set of reports Wednesday on the state of the environment, opposition parties slammed the provincial government’s failure to act on the file. Read more: The province made the announcement in a news release on Tuesday, saying it will provide "foundational family services" to support the learning and development of children living with autism. November 23, 2018. Ontario government's autism program not enough, families and critics say Canadian Press TORONTO - The Ontario government is rolling out the first phase of what it says is more support for families with children on the autism spectrum Friday. Ontario NDP attorney general critic Gurratan Singh said Downey must explain why the government didn’t seek guidance earlier from the Court of Appeal. TORONTO — Critics are accusing the Ontario government of undermining local democracy in light of the province’s proposal to scrap ranked-ballot voting in the next civic election. TORONTO — Critics are accusing the Ontario government of undermining local democracy in light of the province’s proposal to scrap ranked-ballot voting in the next civic election. fitness trainer suffers from devastating theft, Woman behind ‘Zombie Angelina Jolie’ sentenced to 10 years in Iranian prison, U.S. is planning to vaccinate 39 million more people than Canada this year. , I found this page helpful. Critics weigh in on Ford government's pandemic budget. The Ford government has finally released its budget that would lay out Ontario's course for next three years in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout. READ MORE: Ontario government extends COVID-19 pandemic orders until Nov. 21. Critic, Home Care and Long Term Care After a day of withering criticism from health experts and angry citizens, the Ontario government has decided to strengthen its new colour-coded COVID-19 guidelines.