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Premier Dalton McGuinty Shuffles Cabinet
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has shuffled his cabinet. The shift in personnel is meant to refocus his government on economic issues. more...
EHealth CEO Sarah Kramer Fired
The CEO of Ontario's eHealth program Sarah Kramer has been fired. Her resignation comes as consultants are alleged to have billed millions while doing little for it. more...
The province of Ontario is taking on Ticketmaster. Attorney-General Chris Bentley introduced legislation that would fine companies for re-selling tickets. more...
Ontario offers no Guarantees on Pension
Premier Dalton McGuinty has told Autoworkers his government couldn't guarantee retirees pension. The announcement sparked CAW leader Ken Lewinza's angry reaction. more...
Ontario's Duncan Presents Budget
Ontario's Finance Minister Dwight Duncan presented the province's 2009 official budget. Included were various spending announcements, and corporate tax cuts. more...
Ontario Moves Forward With Tax Harmonization
Despite stiff opposition, it appears Ontario is moving forward with a plan to harmonize its Provincial Sales Tax (PST) with the federal Goods & Services Tax (GST). more...
John Tory has announced he is stepping down as Progressive Conservative leader after losing a by-election. His resignation is likely to end his political career. more...
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Reforming Disability Benefits in Ontario
By: Angela Browne
In 1998, when both Ontario Works and ODSP programs were created, people with disabilities were promised they would be taken off welfare; so far it is not the case. more...
Social Assistance Review Promised for Ontario
By: Angela Browne
As part of the provincial poverty-reduction strategy, the Ontario government is promising a review of both its Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support programs. more...
Tim Hudak Wins Ontario PC Leadership Vote
By: Angela Browne
A tight race between four candidates for the provincial leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party is over, as Tim Hudak takes the helm. more...
Leadership Race for Ontario's Conservative Party
By: Angela Browne
As the race heats up for Ontario's Progressive Conservative leadership, party members are warned that radical visions may win the leadership but not win government. more...
Accessing Disability Benefits in Ontario
By: Angela Browne
Many people receiving welfare in Ontario should be getting higher paying disability benefits, but its program design continues to create barriers to accessing benefits. more...
Ontario Disability Benefits Hurt Dignity of Poor
By: Angela Browne
At its annual conference in Toronto, over 120 participants advocate a re-working of Ontario's disability income support scheme to allow people to live in dignity. more...
Three Canadian Provinces Ponder Electoral Reform
By: James Ellsworth
Recent referenda on the process of selecting representatives in Ontario, P.E.I. and B.C. test visions of democracy, British tradition, and also politics & fair voting. more...
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