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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario Premier Doug Ford names new chief of staff

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has appointed Travis Kann as his new chief of staff, replacing Patrick Sackville, ahead of the legislature's return.

Mar 2 • 21:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Moving metrics: How the Ford government pulled back reporting its successes and failures

The Ford government in Ontario is accused of reducing transparency regarding its performance metrics, which critics argue hampers accountability.

Mar 2 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government spends further $1.7M advertising its plans for Ontario Place

The Ford government in Ontario has spent $1.7 million on advertising to promote its redevelopment plans for Ontario Place, facing criticism over the expenditure as unnecessary.

Feb 26 • 22:42 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government awards $1B contract for new Ontario Science Centre

The Ontario government has awarded a $1 billion contract to design and construct a new Ontario Science Centre, set to relocate to Ontario Place by 2029.

Feb 26 • 16:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government supportive of Niagara amalgamation, hoping for local plan

Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed that any proposal for amalgamating local councils in the Niagara Region must originate locally and gain substantial support from local authorities.

Feb 25 • 20:21 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario school boards urge open conversation about future of trustees

Ontario school board representatives are calling for open discussions regarding the future of elected trustees as uncertainty grows over potential changes by the Ford government.

Feb 25 • 11:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government stops reports summarizing child welfare network deaths

The Ford government in Ontario has ceased compiling data on child deaths related to the welfare system, affecting transparency regarding the care of vulnerable children.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government still ‘discussing’ whether or not to abolish trustees

Doug Ford is still considering the elimination of elected trustees in Ontario's school boards amid ongoing reforms.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Company sued by Ford government says it faces bankruptcy, tries to speed up case

Keel Digital Solutions, embroiled in a $29.5 million lawsuit from the Ontario government over alleged fraud, is attempting to expedite the case by moving it to commercial court, despite the government’s resistance.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘It’s not a freebie’: Ford government defends OSAP changes as opposition continues

Ontario Premier Doug Ford stands firm on changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), stating that funding for student loans is no longer a free entitlement as opposition mounts.

Feb 23 • 21:54 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

What we know about the OSAP changes announced by Doug Ford

The Ontario government announced significant changes to its student financial aid program, OSAP, limiting grants to 25% of total aid and increasing loans effective Fall 2026.

Feb 20 • 17:59 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Behind the scenes of Diageo’s attempts to soften the blow of an Ontario plant closure

Diageo's closure of its Crown Royal plant in Ontario has led to tensions with the provincial government, prompting Premier Doug Ford to initially take a strong stance before settling on a more diplomatic solution after negotiations with the company.

Feb 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Randall Denley: Ontario finally gets serious about making universities and colleges work for the province

Ontario's government commits $6.4 billion over four years to improve its colleges and universities, addressing previous fiscal negligence.

Feb 19 • 21:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government faces ‘save OSAP’ campaign to reverse student loan changes

The Ontario government under Premier Doug Ford is facing mounting opposition to changes in the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) that favor loans over grants as part of efforts to reform post-secondary funding.

Feb 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government promotes the defense industry, AI summit, Ford wants cooperation with China

The Polish government is actively promoting its defense industry with a significant export initiative leading into 2030, while also highlighting developments in artificial intelligence at an international summit.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario finally sees increase in housing starts after years of decline

Ontario has reported a 12% increase in housing starts in January 2026 compared to January 2025, marking a recovery from years of decline in the homebuilding industry.

Feb 16 • 17:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government would use LCBO ‘clout’ in future fights with companies

Ontario's finance minister indicates the government may leverage the LCBO's purchasing power in disputes with businesses, following a recent resolution with Diageo over Crown Royal.

Feb 16 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario ends tuition fee freeze at public colleges, universities

The Ontario government has announced the end of a tuition fee freeze at public colleges and universities, allowing institutions to raise fees to adapt to changing student demographics.

Feb 12 • 15:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario insists auto strategy ‘has not changed’ as companies suspend and postpone plans

Ontario's government maintains its electric vehicle strategy is unchanged despite recent suspensions and postponements by some companies.

Feb 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Government launches new ‘Protect Ontario’ commercial, won’t reveal cost

The Ontario government has launched a new advertising campaign called 'Protect Ontario,' sparking criticism over the use of public funds for promotion amid economic uncertainties.

Feb 9 • 20:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Full list of 8 cars available at up to £3,750 discount including Ford and Nissan

A list detailing eight cars, including brands like Ford and Nissan, that are available at discounts of up to £3,750 through a government scheme.

Feb 2 • 14:01 UTC

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