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Mantha’s Notes from the Park: BUDGET 2013

Mantha’s Notes from the Park: BUDGET 2013

When Ontarians elected a minority government in 2011 they sent a clear message they want their politicians to get results. It’s why New Democrats were crystal clear when we put forward our proposals for this budget. Ontarians deserve some real, achievable change. They want some confidence that [Read more]

FONOM to Tell Ontarians the ‘Boreal Matters’

FONOM to Tell Ontarians the ‘Boreal Matters’

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is preparing to launch a campaign designed to bring residents from across Ontario into a conversation about the importance of Ontario’s boreal forest to northern communities, Ontario’s economy and the environment. FONOM’s efforts come on the [Read more]

Sunshine list shines light on need for hard cap on public sector CEO salaries

Sunshine list shines light on need for hard cap on public sector CEO salaries

QUEEN’S PARK, ON –  New Democrat Leader Andrea Horwath renewed her call for a hard cap on public sector CEO salaries following the release of the 2012 Sunshine list. “When public sector CEOs are getting pay hikes that are bigger than most people’s paycheques something’s not working. [Read more]

Mantha’s Notes from the Park

Mantha’s Notes from the Park

As many of you know, the Provincial Legislature returned this week for the first time in four months. The new session, as always, began with a speech from the throne. In that speech, Premier Kathleen Wynne made a commitment to the people of Ontario that trust, transparency, change, and cooperation [Read more]

Public Support Needed to Ensure Forestry Jobs

Public Support Needed to Ensure Forestry Jobs

KENORA/TORONTO, ON – In an Environmental Registry posting on January 24, 2013 the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) outlined its preferred transition measures for various economic development sectors under the Endangered Species Act (2007).   This proposed regulation is consistent with a [Read more]

Northern wait times for long-term care unacceptable: NDP

Northern wait times for long-term care unacceptable: NDP

QUEEN’S PARK, ON – NDP Health and Long-Term Care Critic France Gélinas says yesterday’s release of the Auditor General’s report raises concerns about access to long-term care in Ontario’s North, and the use of health care dollars around the province. “Any time residents of one area [Read more]

RESIGNATION OF ONTARIO PREMIER AND LEGISLATIVE PROROGATION: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT OF FIRST NATIONS ON THE ECONOMY

RESIGNATION OF ONTARIO PREMIER AND LEGISLATIVE PROROGATION: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT OF FIRST NATIONS ON THE ECONOMY

TORONTO, ON – In response to the abrupt resignation of the Premier of Ontario on October 15, 2012 and the proroguing of the Ontario legislature—Chiefs of Ontario (“COO”) Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy said that despite the political instability at the provincial level, COO continues to [Read more]

Protecting Freedom Of Expression In Public Debate

Protecting Freedom Of Expression In Public Debate

McGuinty Government Seeks Advice On Legislation A new advisory panel will suggest possible content for legislation that would help prevent lawsuits from being used to silence critics by imposing long and costly court processes on them. These lawsuits are often called Strategic Litigation Against [Read more]

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