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Ontario Averts Retaliation Against U.S. After Tariff Delay

Ontario canceled a C$100 million Starlink contract and halted retaliatory measures against the U.S. after President Trump temporarily suspended tariffs on Canadian imports for 30 days, but the situation remains precarious.

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Ontario Spends \$612 Million to Speed Up Alcohol Sales Liberalization

Ontario's government spent an extra \$612 million to accelerate the expansion of alcohol sales by 17 months, enabling more convenient access to beer and wine beginning August 2023, a move driven by Premier Doug Ford's electoral plans and commitment to liberalize alcohol sales, despite a pre-existing...

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Dexter John Named New CEO of Ontario's Financial Services Regulator

Dexter John, CEO of Morrow Sodali (Canada) Ltd., will become the President and CEO of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) on March 1, 2023, succeeding interim CEO Stephen Power, after a six-month search following the departure of Mark White.

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Ontario Collective Bargaining Negotiations Hit Record Lengths in 2024

Ontario's 2024 collective bargaining negotiations averaged 13.3 months, a sharp increase from previous years, due to increased union demands, government budget constraints, and more contentious bargaining, as evidenced by the Canada Post strike and the Best Theratronics strike.

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Ontario Places 28 Internationally Trained Doctors in Underserved Areas

Ontario's Practice Ready program placed 28 internationally-trained family doctors in underserved areas, exceeding initial expectations despite a slower-than-projected start; the program aims to place 100 doctors by year's end, addressing a shortage impacting 2.5 million residents.

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Ontario's Homelessness Crisis: 80,000+ Experiencing Homelessness, Urgent Investment Needed

A new report reveals over 80,000 Ontarians experienced homelessness in 2023, a 25% increase in two years, prompting calls for \$11 billion in housing investment over 10 years and an additional \$2 billion for encampment resolution.

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Ontario Retaliates Against Trump Tariffs, Cancels Starlink Contract

Ontario canceled a C$100 million Starlink contract and will exclude US firms from public bids due to President Trump's new tariffs on Canadian imports, impacting 15,000 households and businesses.

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Vaughan to Build Massive Downtown with 70-Story Towers

Vaughan, Ontario is planning a massive downtown redevelopment with at least 17 towers, including two 70-story buildings, to create a walkable, transit-oriented center with 10,000 housing units and commercial spaces, expected to take 10–25 years.

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Ontario Colleges Face Funding Crisis Amidst Federal International Student Visa Cuts

The number of international student visas available to Ontario colleges and universities will drop by approximately 25,000 in 2025 due to a federal government decision to reduce study permits by 45 percent to address housing market strain, resulting in significant financial losses and program cuts a...

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Quality Education
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Ontario Plans Massive Nuclear Expansion

Ontario plans the continent's largest nuclear expansion at Wesleyville, potentially generating 10,000 megawatts, with funding for First Nations and Port Hope, addressing projected 75% electricity demand growth by 2050.

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Ontario Premier Rejects Trump's Annexation Proposal, Threatens Retaliation

President-elect Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian exports and his suggestion that Canada become the 51st U.S. state have been met with strong opposition from Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who countered by suggesting Canada purchase Alaska and Minnesota.

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Withdrawn Charges and Systemic Issues in Mr. Missaghi's Case

The Globe and Mail investigated the late Mr. Missaghi's criminal history, uncovering numerous cases initiated between 2000 and 2021 that were withdrawn before trial, except for one acquittal in 2006; this highlights systemic issues in data transparency and access within the Canadian justice system.

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