Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 06 May 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]
Written by Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities on 26 April 2013
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]
Written by NDP Media on 30 March 2013
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]
Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 24 February 2013
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]
Written by Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association on 13 February 2013
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]
Written by NDP Media on 13 December 2012
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]
Written by Chiefs of Ontario on 18 October 2012
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]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 28 May 2010
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]