The report was issued today by the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund, or LEAF, and the nonprofit Community Justice Initiatives. It says the Crown policy deprives those who have experienced sexual harm from choosing the form of justice that best fits their needs. Restorative justice is an approach that allows those harmed and those who take responsibility for said harm to reach a resolution together, typically with the help of a facilitator.
Ontario homeowners will soon be able to get provincial rebates of up to $200 for energy efficient appliances through an expanded program. Energy Minister Stephen Lecce announced a Home Renovation Savings Program earlier this year, and it initially gave rebates for energy efficiency renovations and improvements, such as new windows, doors, insulation, air sealing, smart thermostats and heat pumps. Lecce is announcing today that starting this fall, households can receive
The Ontario government says it wants to scrap parts of a law requiring it to set and update its emission reductions targets, wiping out legislation that's been key to a youth-led constitutional challenge of its climate plan. The government's plan to repeal parts of the 2018 Cap and Trade Cancellation Act is buried in today's fall economic statement. The government says it will repeal the sections requiring the province to establish emissions reductions targets, prepare a climate plan and issue progress reports.
The Ontario government is proposing to help first-time homebuyers by lowering costs with a sales tax rebate it says could save up to $130,000, when combined with other provincial and federal saving initiatives. The proposal, which will be included in next week's fall economic statement, will rebate the eight per cent provincial harmonized sales tax (HST) for first-time buyers purchasing a home valued up to $1 million.
Ontario is spending $75 million to broadcast a new anti-tariff ad in the United States, aimed at Republican voters. The advertisement uses audio of former U.S. president Ronald Reagan speaking in 1987 about tariffs, saying they do not work in the long term. Premier Doug Ford says Reagan, his favourite American president, will be easily identifiable for Republicans and they will hear the message that tariffs will end up hurting Americans.
I know we can all agree that juries play a vital role in our justice system. And I, for one, am very grateful when ordinary citizens from all walks of life answer the call and participate in the judicial process,
In May, Ford gave Ontario Power Generation the green light to start construction on the first of four small modular reactors next door to the Darlington station in Clarington, Ont., east of Toronto. The project is called the Darlington New Nuclear Project. 'With President Trump taking direct aim at Canada's economy, it's never been more important to build and build fast,' Ford said in a statement on Thursday 'Shovels are already in the ground building the first small modular nuclear reactors in the G7 at Darlington. Ontario welcomes the federal government's support and expects that the same streamlined federal approvals will be extended to the new large-scale nuclear facilities Ontario is building.'
Dr. Bernard Ho stated, "We see them all the time. And unfortunately, we're not paid for them," highlighting the ongoing issue of treating patients without health insurance in Toronto.
"By advancing a Canadian energy corridor from Alberta to Ontario, we are securing long-term energy access for families and businesses, creating thousands of jobs, and opening new doors for trade and investment, while strengthening our position as a global energy leader."
"It makes such a huge difference," he said. "There's a lot more cost that goes into making craft beer and the last few years have been a challenge. So this tax cut is so well-timed. It really helps us to be competitive again."
Environmental advocates warn that Ontario's decision to transfer parts of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park for tourism could set an awful precedent for future provincial park disposals.
"While much of our work addresses concerns around service delivery, many of the issues that we encounter go far beyond mere inefficiencies. They raise profound questions about fundamental human rights."
"The Greenbelt-related appeals offer a clear example and cautionary tale about the consequences of inadequate recordkeeping. When key government decisions are not properly documented, transparency suffers, and with it, public trust."
The Progressive Conservative government's decision to remove tolls from Highway 407 East aims to provide significant financial relief to daily commuters, saving them approximately $7,200 year-over-year.
"There's obviously a growth in the elementary and secondary school population with some of the immigration and asylum that has come to Canada, but recognizing that we do have a shortage of teachers into the future, this will provide about 2,600 new teaching seats," Quinn said in an interview.