Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
Poll shows support for Ford government steady despite criticism of pandemic handling
TORONTO — A new poll shows Ontario's Progressive Conservatives would win the most votes if the election were held today, despite some criticism of their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The online survey, conducted by polling firm Leger, found that 3...
Timiskaming region moving to COVID-19 Red-Control level Friday due to rising cases
TORONTO — A rising number of COVID-19 cases has prompted the Ontario government to move the Timiskaming Health Unit to the Red-Control level. The province says it made the decision at the request of the local medical officer of health in
Ontario ‘disappointed’ with Supreme Court ruling upholding federal carbon price
TORONTO — Ontario's environment minister says the province is "disappointed" by the Supreme Court's ruling that the federal carbon price is constitutional. Jeff Yurek says the province will respect the ruling but did not say if Ontario will now impleme...
Ontario ‘disappointed’ with Supreme Court ruling upholding federal carbon price
TORONTO — Ontario's years-long battle with Ottawa over the federal carbon tax came to an end on Thursday when the country's top court ruled the national price on pollution was constitutional. Environment Minister Jeff Yurek said Ontario was "disappoint...
Quebec must learn lesson from virus variants before they take over province: expert
MONTREAL — As Quebec reported a spike in COVID-19 infections on Thursday, one public health expert said she hopes authorities are taking lessons from how variants have impacted other areas before they take over in the province. Quebec reported 945 new
Ontario’s long path to budget balance is a problem: experts
TORONTO, Kan. — Ontario would have to significantly cut spending or hike taxes if it wants to eliminate its deficit earlier than planned, but it's unlikely the current Progressive Conservative government will do either, experts examining the province's...
Third round of pandemic payouts coming for Ontario parents, budget says
Ontario families with children can expect to receive a new round of payments from the government aimed at relieving pressures related to the pandemic. The provincial budget released Wednesday revealed the Ontario COVID-19 Child Benefit will give parent...
Highlights from the Ontario budget unveiled Wednesday
Ontario's Progressive Conservative government tabled its second pandemic-era budget Wednesday. Here are the highlights: ___ BILLIONS IN SPENDING, LONG PATH TO BALANCE The budget contains $186.1 billion in spending, with $6.7 billion earmarked for pand...
Ontario pledges billions in pandemic recovery spending, faces years of deep deficits
TORONTO — Ontario has laid out a $186-billion spending plan the government says will fight COVID-19, help small businesses and support families. But the promises contained in the budget the Progressive Conservatives unveiled Wednesday come at a steep c...
Quebec teachers unions call for vaccines as students to return to class full time
MONTREAL — Quebec teachers unions said Wednesday their members should be vaccinated against COVID-19 as high school students in red zones prepare to return to class full time next week. The Federation autonome de l’enseignement, the Centrale des syndic...