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Ontario to make Ring of Fire a special economic zone 'as quickly as possible': Ford
Under recently passed Bill 5, designation would exempt any company or project in the zone from having to comply with whichever provincial laws, provincial regulations or municipal bylaws the government chooses.
Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Queen's Park to be uncovered after 5 years
The statue was covered after it was vandalized in 2020 amid anti-racism protests and heightened discussions over the history of Canada's residential school system. Now, it's set to be uncovered this summer, but not everyone at Queen's Park is on board.
Ontario gets moving on Highway 401 tunnel feasibility study
The province has now issued a request for proposals for a study to determine the feasibility of a tunnel under Highway 401 and several other options including an elevated highway, adding more lanes and truck-only lanes.
Ontario takes control of London school board, launches probes at 3 others
Ontario has taken control of one school board over financial mismanagement, launched financial probes of three other boards and ordered a fifth board to repay costs for a trip to Italy to buy art.
Ontario to table legislation that will speed up mine development
Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that red tape in the mining industry is holding back the province's economy. Ford says the new bill could also speed up the development of pipelines and his proposed highway tunnel.
Ford says energy surcharge remains on table but he won't 'antagonize' U.S. in talks
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is keeping the possibility of reintroducing a surcharge on electricity exported to the United States in his back pocket, but says for now he doesn't want to "antagonize" American officials.
NDP, Liberals release costed election platforms with duelling affordability promises
Less than a week out from election day, the Ontario NDP and Liberals released their full list of campaign promises with price tags attached on Friday.
Ontario NDP pledges to end encampments, as Liberals vow to double disability payments
With tariff threats from the U.S. on pause, the leaders of two major Ontario parties switched focus to other issues on the campaign trail Wednesday.
Ontario election call pushes parties into full-throttle campaign mode
Ontario's political parties have been preparing for months for the possibility of an early election, but next week's snap election call has pushed planning to a fever pitch.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford shuffles cabinet
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is shaking up his education and energy portfolios in a cabinet shuffle, as the legislature heads into its summer break.