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Canadian bill would fine workers $4,000 for each day they strike

Justin Trudeau has sharply criticised Ontario legislation tabled by Doug Ford’s conservative provincial government

The Guardian - US

Trudeau declares federal holiday for Queen’s funeral – but most Canadians will have to work

Employees under provincial jurisdiction – the vast majority of Canadian workers – are not affected by the declaration

The Guardian - US

Ontario leader warns of potential economic slowdown in Canadian province

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government, opening a new provincial parliamentary session on Tuesday, warned an economic slowdown could be coming to the province as Canada's central bank rapidly hikes interest rates to curb inflation.

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Ontario premier Ford vows to rebuild economy, unveils new Cabinet

Doug Ford took the oath of office for a second term as the premier of Canada's most populous province on Friday with a promise to build highways and homes, and rebuild Ontario's economy.

Reuters

Ontario must commit to affordable housing for all, not attainable housing

During his provincial election victory speech on June 2, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he aimed to build more housing to make the housing market more “attainable” for everyone.

The Conversation

3 challenges facing the Ontario NDP as it tries to win more support

The results of the 2022 Ontario provincial election were a devastating setback for the New Democrats, involving a loss of votes, seats and support among important demographic groups.

The Conversation

Ontario premier Ford starts second term with many promises, less revenue

Ontario premier Doug Ford will have a long list of promises to fulfill after voters handed his Progressive Conservatives a second term in Canada's most populous province, even as he cuts taxes and fees, bringing in less revenue.

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Ford, folksy in face of criticism, clinches second term as Ontario premier

A larger-than-life politician, Ontario premier Doug Ford beat back criticism of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic to win a second term for his party on Thursday, but he faces an affordability crisis and a strained health system.

Reuters

The Ontario election campaign produced some surprisingly good ideas for Canada

No big ideas during an election campaign? Au contraire — the Ontario election campaign produced some unexpected and innovative proposals.

The Conversation

Ontario election: Doug Ford's victory shows he's not the polarizing figure he once was

Doug Ford has won a larger majority government in Ontario, a victory that serves as a reminder that the Progressive Conservative party ruled Ontario for much of the 20th century.

The Conversation

Progressive Conservatives projected to win Ontario election, CBC says

Ontario's Progressive Conservative party was projected to win provincial election Thursday evening, allowing them to form government for a second term in Canada's most populous province.

Reuters

Conservatives set to retain power in Canada's debt-laden Ontario province

Canada's right-leaning Progressive Conservatives are set to retain power on Thursday in Ontario, the country's most populous province, helped by a promise to increase spending despite a massive existing debt load.

Reuters

What is Québec's Bill 32 on academic freedom, and why does it matter?

In the wake of the controversy over the suspension of a professor at the University of Ottawa for using the n-word in a 2020 lecture, the Québec government hopes to pass Bill 32, a proposed act “respecting academic freedom in the university sector.”

The Conversation

Factbox-Leading candidates, policy promises in Canada's Ontario election

Ontario, Canada's most populous province, will hold an election on June 2 with incumbent Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford favored in the polls.

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Conservative incumbent in Canada's Ontario leads two weeks ahead of vote

Incumbent Progressive Conservative Doug Ford is leading the race to win a second term as Ontario premier with promises of tax relief at the gas pump amid soaring inflation and fixing clogged highways in Canada's biggest city, Toronto.

The Conversation

What Doug Ford's shift to the centre says about the longevity of populism

The Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) government’s attempt at re-election brings to the forefront questions of Canadian conservatism and its viability, not just in the country’s most populous province.

Reuters

Canada's Ontario to hold election next month as voters grapple with inflation

Canada's most populous province, Ontario, will hold an election next month with incumbent Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford favored in polls and the campaign expected to focus on fighting inflation.

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Ontario election: Doug Ford's poor record on the environment and climate change

With Ontarians heading to the polls on June 2, Premier Doug Ford government’s advertising campaigns are ramping up.

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Why Doug Ford will once again win the Ontario election

On June 2, Ontario residents head to the polls to elect a provincial government. The most likely outcome is that Doug Ford will be re-elected premier of the province and his Progressive Conservative party will win the most seats.

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Russia sanctions Kamala Harris, Mark Zuckerberg, Toronto mayor

The latest raft of sanctions includes more US officials, media personalities and Canada’s John Tory and Doug Ford.

The Guardian - US

‘Hurricane Hazel’: Canada political icon, 101, still flying high as airport director

Hazel McCallion retired as mayor of Mississauga after 36 years in 2014 but the ‘pragmatic populist’ has shown little sign of easing up

Reuters

Conservatives in Canadian province of Ontario propose gas, fuel tax cuts

The government of Ontario introduced legislation on Monday to reduce taxes on gas and fuel that, if passed, would come into effect after a June 2 election in Canada's most populous province.

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‘Historic moment’ in Canada as Ontario strikes deal for $10-a-day childcare

Trudeau promises fees will fall to just C$10 a day by 2026, but program still must contend with shortages of staff and spaces

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Protecting infrastructure from the 'freedom convoy' could forever silence legitimate dissent

Invocation of emergency measures may succeed in breaking the “freedom convoy” siege of Ottawa and restoring the flow of people and goods across the Canada-United States border (estimated to be $300 million a day at the Ambassador Bridge alone).

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Ontario to end COVID-19 vaccine passport system March 1

DETROIT — Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday announced the end of the province's COVID-19 vaccine passport system, effective March 1. The vaccine passport system required people to offer proof of vaccination for a multitude of activities, from shopping to the gym to restaurants.

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