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Dec 18, 01:09

Ontario Faces $12.7 Billion School Infrastructure Funding Gap

Ontario faces a $12.7 billion shortfall in school funding over 10 years, leaving 37% of schools in disrepair and necessitating 32 school replacements, impacting student learning and safety; the government attributes this to school boards' slow spending, while the opposition calls it a failure.

Ontario Faces $12.7 Billion School Infrastructure Funding Gap

Ontario faces a $12.7 billion shortfall in school funding over 10 years, leaving 37% of schools in disrepair and necessitating 32 school replacements, impacting student learning and safety; the government attributes this to school boards' slow spending, while the opposition calls it a failure.

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What is the impact of the $12.7 billion shortfall in Ontario's school infrastructure plan on students and the education system?

Ontario needs $31.4 billion over 10 years for school repairs, new spaces, and maintenance, but the government's plan allocates only $18.7 billion, leaving a $12.7 billion shortfall. This impacts students' learning environments, with 37% of schools below a state of good repair and 32 requiring replacement. The funding gap jeopardizes the quality of education and student safety.

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Dec 4, 01:06

Ontario Auditor General Condemns Overuse of Minister's Zoning Orders

Ontario's Auditor General criticized the overuse of Minister's Zoning Orders (MZOs), citing a 17-fold increase from 2019-2023, resulting in a 46% average increase in rezoned agricultural land values and concerns over lack of assessment and rushed decision-making, exemplified by the Kawartha Downs pr...

Ontario Auditor General Condemns Overuse of Minister's Zoning Orders

Ontario's Auditor General criticized the overuse of Minister's Zoning Orders (MZOs), citing a 17-fold increase from 2019-2023, resulting in a 46% average increase in rezoned agricultural land values and concerns over lack of assessment and rushed decision-making, exemplified by the Kawartha Downs pr...

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How did the Kawartha Downs project exemplify the problems identified in the audit of MZO processes?

The increased use of MZOs, bypassing municipal planning processes, raises concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest. The case study of the Kawartha Downs project illustrates how a developer's request to include a wetland, despite prior commitments to protect it, was approved without consulting affected First Nations or the conservation authority. This highlights a systemic issue of prioritizing developer interests over environmental protection and community input.

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Dec 11, 16:09

Ontario's DriveON System Replaces Outdated Vehicle Inspection Program

Ontario is replacing its decades-old Motor Vehicle Inspection Station (MVIS) program with the digital DriveON system by March 31, 2025, aiming to improve consistency and reduce fraud in vehicle safety inspections through a tablet-based system with digital record-keeping and potential remote auditing...

Ontario's DriveON System Replaces Outdated Vehicle Inspection Program

Ontario is replacing its decades-old Motor Vehicle Inspection Station (MVIS) program with the digital DriveON system by March 31, 2025, aiming to improve consistency and reduce fraud in vehicle safety inspections through a tablet-based system with digital record-keeping and potential remote auditing...

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How does Ontario's new DriveON system aim to improve vehicle safety inspections and reduce fraud compared to the previous MVIS program?

Ontario's new DriveON vehicle inspection system replaces the outdated MVIS program, digitizing safety checks on a tablet and integrating data with the provincial ministry. This aims to reduce inconsistencies and fraud by providing a digital record and potential remote auditing. The system includes an OBD2 dongle for emission testing and a wireless printer for commercial vehicles.

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Nov 19, 16:11

Ontario Daycare Wage Cuts Spark Legal Concerns

Daycare workers in Ontario face wage reductions after a previous increase, raising questions about legal recourse and the implications for their livelihoods.

Ontario Daycare Wage Cuts Spark Legal Concerns

Daycare workers in Ontario face wage reductions after a previous increase, raising questions about legal recourse and the implications for their livelihoods.

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What recourse do employees have if they disagree with a wage reduction?

A significant wage reduction might lead to a constructive dismissal claim if it's deemed a fundamental breach of the employment contract. The courts usually consider a 10%+ reduction substantial, along with other factors and employee objections.

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