Ontario PCs want to make it next to impossible to sue the government | CBC News
The PCs plan to repeal and replace the long-standing Ontario Proceedings Against the Crown Act — legislation that, among other things, outlines government liability in cases of misfeasance and negligence.
Hamilton awaits the fate of its public health unit after budget seems to promise mergers | CBC News
In Thursday’s budget, Premier Doug Ford’s government said it would cut the number of local health units by 25 over two years. That comes alongside an annual funding reduction of $200 million.
Legal Aid funding cut nearly 30% in Ontario budget | CBC News
“It’s
a 29 per cent reduction in the amount that they’re going to be
providing to us and you’re right, they are the largest component of our
budget,” he said Thursday evening
The PCs heralded the fact that the budget includes no new taxes for residents or businesses. But it does include tax credits and other measures meant to help parents, seniors and business owners. #onpoli
Ottawa city treasurer transfers $130K of taxpayer funds to email fraudsters
Five days later, the city treasurer received another email from the same
account asking her to transfer another US$150,000 or CAD$200,000 to the
same company to complete the bill payment.