Ontario Politics
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Ford claims asylum seekers wait 2 years for work permits. Feds say it’s actually 45 daysAt the end of a three-day leaders' summit in Huntsville, Ont., the country's premiers agreed to look at ways to use their constitutional powers to hand out work permits.PoliticsJul 25
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Ford acknowledges water bomber pilot shortage, launches request for national fire planCanada's premiers jointly agreed to look at a national wildfire strategy, co-ordinated by the federal government, although one said it was still 'early days.'FireJul 25
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New Metrolinx CEO contract includes potential 6-figure bonusDetails of Lindsay's contract show he will receive a base salary of roughly $687,000 per year with a performance-based bonus of up to 20 per cent.PoliticsJul 24
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Ford government plans to grant asylum seekers work permits via constitutional clausePremier Doug Ford said his government would begin work to give asylum seekers the right to work immediately while their application to stay is processed.PoliticsJul 23
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Leaders’ summit wraps in Ontario with calls to work on health care fundingA morning meeting to end a three-day summit at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont., will focus on internal trade, bail reform and changes to how health-care is paid for.PoliticsJul 23
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Carney stayed overnight at Ford’s Muskoka cottage ‘chatting in front of the fireplace’Mark Carney was in cottage country Monday night before meetings with Canada's premiers to discuss interprovincial trade and tariffs from the United States.PoliticsJul 22
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Ontario, Alberta and Sask. push plan for new pipelines, railways to connect CanadaOntario, Alberta and Saskatchewan have all signed a memorandum of understanding to explore potential east-west pipelines and a new railway to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire.PoliticsJul 22
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Leaders’ summit in Ontario cottage country dials into internal trade amid U.S. tariffsPrime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Muskoka Monday evening and headed to Doug Ford's cottage, where the premier hosted the country's most senior leaders for an intimate dinner.PoliticsJul 22
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Ontario adds British Columbia and others to trade agreements, taking list to 10On Monday afternoon, at the edge of a major summit in Ontario involving the country's premiers and prime minister, Doug Ford announced deals aimed at improving domestic trade.PoliticsJul 21
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Ford says he’ll accommodate First Nations who want ‘a little more consultation’ on Bill 5Canada's premiers met with leaders from the Assembly of First Nations, the Métis National Council and the Native Women's Association of Canada.PoliticsJul 21
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