Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
Ontario NDP promise grants, loans for energy efficient upgrades in homes
BOWMANVILLE, Ont. — Ontario New Democrats are promising grants and interest-free loans for people to make energy efficient upgrades in their homes that can help lower their utility bills. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says it's a way to both fight the
Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 7
TORONTO — Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Sault Ste. Marie: Makes an announcement. 9:30 a.m. ____ NDP Leader Andrea Horwath Bowmanville: Announces plan to lower util...
Ontario NDP brings issue of hydro bills back to election campaign trail
Ontario's New Democrats promised to lower hydro bills on the campaign trail Saturday, reigniting the hot topic of 2018's election, though they're approaching the issue through energy efficiency rather than direct subsidies. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath sa...
Promise tracker: What the Ontario parties are pitching on the campaign trail
TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in Ontario since late March: Progressive Conservatives May 6: Expand GO train service to Bowmanville. May 4: Build Highway 413 across Hal...
Ontario Tories tout expansion of GO train service to Bowmanville
BOWMANVILLE, Ont. — The Ontario Progressive Conservatives are touting a promise to extend GO train service in Durham Region with four new stations. PC Leader Doug Ford says it will help families save time and money. The Tories say they'd invest $730
Ontario NDP promise to build new hospital, expand another in Brampton
BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario's New Democrats are promising to expand an urgent care centre in Brampton and build a new hospital in the city if elected to form government in June. Party Leader Andrea Horwath says the growing Toronto-area community
Ontario Liberals say they would reintroduce Grade 13 on an optional basis
KITCHENER, Ont. — The Ontario Liberals would reintroduce an optional Grade 13 to allow students to catch up on learning lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, leader Steven Del Duca said on the campaign trail Friday. The measure that would be
Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 6
TORONTO — Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Bowmanville: Makes an announcement. 9:30 a.m., 1800 Bowmanville Ave. Delivers remarks to Ontario's Big City Mayors. No time...
Ontario NDP, Tories promise to boost housing supply through differing measures
Ontario's New Democrats and Progressive Conservatives are both promising to build 1.5 million homes in 10 years, with housing affordability becoming one of the main election issues in a province grappling with a dearth of supply and ballooning prices. ...
Promise tracker: What the Ontario parties are pitching on the campaign trail
TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in Ontario since late March: Progressive Conservatives May 4: Build Highway 413 across Halton, Peel and York regions. April 28: Spend $15...