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Progressive Conservative MPPs living in Peel Region bill thousands for hotels in TorontoThe trio represent ridings in Brampton and Mississauga, but filed 30 expense claims asking the legislature to refund the costs of special accommodations in Toronto.PoliticsJul 15
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Ontario looks to axe rules Progressive Conservative MPPs used to claim hotel staysGlobal News was first to report on the hotel room expenses incurred by members of the Progressive Conservative government who live within driving distance of Queen's Park.CanadaJul 15
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Ontario Liberal leadership candidates say legislative seat necessary for next leaderThe provincial party is holding its third leadership race in seven years after two successive leaders failed to gain a seat at Queen's Park, leading to their resignations.PoliticsMay 29
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Ford government pushed looser rules for MPP hotel benefit it now plans to reverseAs PC MPPs began charging taxpayers to stay in hotel rooms in downtown Toronto, members of the Ford government began quietly updating the expense rules for elected officials.Politics5 hours
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Ontario Liberal Leadership candidate gains another caucus endorsementEtobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Lee Fairclough, who launched her leadership bid in May, has steadily racked up endorsements from elected MPPs.PoliticsJul 15
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Protesters continue to target Doug Ford with rally outside premier’s Etobicoke officeAt the latest rally, attendees said they were worried about Ontario's new regulatory body for personal support workers.CanadaJul 8
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Ford fest photos colour corrected to remove ‘orange hue’: Premier’s OfficeThe scene came after weeks of negative headlines, including the purchase of a $28.9 million jet for the Premier's use, and polling that put Ford's approval rating at 21 per cent.PoliticsJun 23
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‘They’re paying back the money’: Ford breaks silence on hotel expense scandalThe premier also defended his government when asked whether the hotel expenses violated his 2018 election promise that the party with the taxpayer dollar is over.CanadaJul 16
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Lobbyist, former Alberta MP to help re-draw Alberta’s electoral boundariesThe NDP claims the UCP is trying to silence urban voters after a man who recommended several mixed rural-urban Calgary ridings was appointed to help redraw Alberta's electoral map.PoliticsJun 9
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Doug Ford approval falls to ‘worst’ level since taking office, poll findsThe latest results show that between March and June, Ford experienced a 10-point drop, leaving him with just 21 per cent approval from voters in Ontario.PoliticsJun 11
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Ford government mum on whether it will offer update on its 1.5M homes goalClose to three years ago, the Ford government began setting targets for the number of new homes in towns and cities around Ontario.PoliticsJun 22
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Ford removes caucus chair after pension, private jet rowThe disagreement took place during a Progressive Conservative caucus meeting, which typically takes place on Tuesdays at Queen's Park.PoliticsJun 2
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Doug Ford denies dissension in PC party after firing of caucus chair over pensions, jet fiascoAfter firing the PC caucus chair, Ford stressed he has a "tight team" and suggested he isn't worried about internal support from the party.PoliticsJun 3
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Ford government votes down bill to strengthen sexual assault court casesCatherine Fife saw her proposed law to mandate the government to pay closer attention to trends and outcomes in sexual assault trials voted down by the Progressive Conservatives.May 28
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Ford government embarks on extended 21-week break, won’t return until late OctoberGovernment House Leader Steve Clark confirmed politicians won't return to Queen's Park until Oct. 27, suggesting he didn't want to 'interfere' with municipal elections.CanadaJun 2
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Ontario rules to remove misbehaving councillors set to become lawThe legislation was first tabled in May 2025 and passed through committee over the summer, but has languished for months while other laws have passed.CanadaMay 26
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Former GM plants must be repaired or demolished, Ontario city ordersThe General Motors plants on Ontario Street in St. Catharines closed in 2010 and were later sold in 2014 to BayShore Groups, which planned to build a retirement community.CanadaMay 27
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Caroline Mulroney set to resign from Ford government in early JuneOn Sunday, Mulroney said she told Ford that she has decided to "resign from Cabinet" on June 5 and will walk away from her York-Simcoe seat triggering a by-election.PoliticsMay 25
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Ontario school board supervisors charging varying fees, some billing government HSTNew invoices obtained by Global News using freedom of information laws show a lack of uniformity in how supervisors are working and being compensated.PoliticsApr 9
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Doug Ford accuses NDP leader Marit Stiles of “trump-style” commentsPremier Doug Ford called Stiles's remark "unacceptable" and tried to tie it to U.S. President Donald Trump. Stiles pushed back and said she had nothing to apologize for.PoliticsMay 5