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Critics warn Ontario bill to crack down on misbehaving politicians 'fatally flawed'
The Ford government is taking its proposed bill to crack down on negligent and misbehaving municipal politicians on the road this summer with plans to have it in place before 2026 civic elections. But critics say the new rules have a “fatal flaw” which will render them ineffective.
'Our goal is always to hit 100%,' Ford says as docs reveal Ontario off track to hit key climate target
Premier Doug Ford says Ontario will try to hit its climate change targets by 2030, despite internal documents suggesting the province is not on track to meet the emissions reduction goals.
Ontario environment minister said 'we are on track' to meet 2030 climate targets. Internal docs disagree
Ontario is not on track to hit a key climate change target with less than five years to go, civil servants have told the province's new environment minister — information that appears to contradict his own statements since taking on the portfolio.
Ontario needs to build more than 2 million homes in the next decade: internal docs
Ontario’s target of building 1.5 million homes by 2031 may not be enough to meet demand, civil servants have told the province’s new municipal affairs minister, saying that 2.1 million homes could instead be needed to improve affordability.
Analysis
Toronto mayoral hopefuls quietly test the waters ahead of 2026 campaign
The battle lines in Toronto’s next mayoral election are quietly being drawn as possible candidates - including Olivia Chow and John Tory - survey the field to determine who is in and who is out.
CBC Investigates
Launch of mandatory Ontario Greenbelt review months overdue: internal docs
Ontario appears to be months behind on a mandatory review of the Greenbelt, and opposition politicians and environmentalists are asking for a wide-ranging and transparent study of the protected lands to preserve their future.
Canada-U.S. trade war could spark an 'immediate crisis' in Ontario's landfills
Doug Ford’s government is blaming U.S. tariffs for the expansion of a controversial landfill project in southwestern Ontario — but experts say the conflict should serve as a wake-up call that time is running out to find long-term solutions to the province’s rapidly-filling landfills.
Toronto clamps down on FIFA World Cup spending over funding fight with Ontario
Toronto will clamp down on FIFA World Cup spending until it can find savings on its hosting duties or secure more money from other levels of government.
Gondola, tunnel or bridge? Toronto city council eyes improved island access
City councillors are being asked to create a task force to accelerate expanded access to Toronto Island, work that includes long-term and pricey options like a possible bridge, tunnel or gondola to the popular park.
As Ontario struggles to reach home building goal, new bill could speed up development
Ontario’s housing minister says he will introduce legislation this week to speed up new home construction, the Ford government’s latest attempt to put the province on track to meet its goal of building 1.5 million homes.