Tag: Progressive Conservative
‘I wanted to make a difference:’ Christine Elliott to wrap political...
By Alison Jones, Canadian Press
Christine Elliott may have never quite landed the top job in her party, but the Ontario health minister will be...
Ontario says it will protect green space for each fast-tracked development
Ontario promised Wednesday to add more protected land to the Greenbelt every time it employs a political tool that fast-tracks land development.
Critics warned, however,...
Ontario holding public consultation on making spring bear hunt permanent
TORONTO — A spring black bear hunt could soon be a permanent annual event in Ontario again, the provincial government suggested Friday as it...
Ontario spending could fall far short of demand in health, education:...
TORONTO — There is a “significant risk” that the Progressive Conservative government’s spending plan will fall $5 billion short of what’s needed for health...
Ontario’s fiscal update shows a government trying to undo damage from...
TORONTO — Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is reaching into its pockets for hundreds of millions of dollars to undo some of the damage caused by...
Cellphone restrictions in Ontario classrooms go into effect Monday
TORONTO — New restrictions on the use of cellphones in classrooms across Ontario go into effect Monday.
The directive says students can only use personal...
Ontario autism expert panel recommends some caps on services
TORONTO — Ontario’s autism program should focus on early intervention but also include funding caps on services for children and youth to ensure it...
Anti-carbon tax gas stickers staying: Rickford
TORONTO — Anti-carbon tax stickers will stay up on gas pumps as “a matter of transparency” while Ontario continues its court fight against the federal levy, the...
Standardized tests for teachers don’t necessarily improve student scores: report
TORONTO — Giving teachers standardized tests often doesn’t lead to better outcomes for students, the agency tasked with developing a new math test for...
Standardized tests for teachers don’t necessarily improve student scores: report
TORONTO — Giving teachers standardized tests often doesn’t lead to better outcomes for students, the agency tasked with developing a new math test for...
