By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 22, 2023 4:01 pm Updated September 22, 2023 4:11 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reorganized his cabinet following the resignations of two ministers this week. Monte McNaughton, who has held the position of labour minister for the past four …
Ontario Premier Doug Ford Receives Another Blow as Labour Minister Monte McNaughton Resigns Sources have revealed to Global News that Monte McNaughton, Ontario’s Labour Minister, has informed Premier Doug Ford of his intention to leave cabinet and step down as Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in order to pursue a position in the private sector. …
Teachers Shortages Across Canada: Concerns Raised as New School Year Begins As students across Canada begin a new school year, teachers and their representatives are expressing concerns about ongoing teacher shortages that are persisting from coast to coast. These shortages vary from province to territory, with some areas, such as Nova Scotia, reporting that most …
As the summer comes to an end, doctors are concerned about a potential “tripledemic.” This raises the question for office workers about what they can do if they find themselves working alongside someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or is sick with another illness like the flu. In the early stages of the pandemic, …
New research conducted by the Ontario Medical Association has shed light on a significant gender pay gap among physicians, with male specialists receiving more referrals and higher billings compared to their female counterparts. This disparity in earnings highlights deep-rooted unconscious biases within the medical field, despite the fact that over 40 percent of physicians in …
The Ontario Provincial Police’s anti-rackets division has stated that their review of the Ford government’s actions regarding the Greenbelt remains unchanged, despite concerns raised by the auditor general. In her report, Bonnie Lysyk criticized the government for granting “preferential treatment” to certain developers and allowing them to influence the process. The investigation revealed that Premier …
Researchers are urging for improved diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of psychiatric illness in autistic individuals due to their heightened risk of self-harm and suicide compared to non-autistic individuals. Dr. Meng-Chuan Lai, a staff psychiatrist and senior scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), emphasized the important role of psychiatric diagnosis in explaining …
Canadian premiers and territorial leaders convened at the Fort Garry hotel in Winnipeg for the second day of an all-premiers meeting. This three-day conference focused on discussions about health care and strategies to utilize a $46-billion funding investment from the federal government. While the leaders gathered at the hotel, health care and labour unions also …
Ontario has entered into an auto pact agreement with the federal government. In addition to paying one-third of the production incentives for Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, Ontario has also agreed to provide incentives for a Volkswagen battery plant. This comes after Stellantis and LG suspended construction on a $5-billion electric vehicle battery facility in …
UPDATE Jun 30, 2023 7:21 AM CDT Canadian police have announced that the attack on a gender studies class at the University of Waterloo was motivated by hate towards gender expression and gender identity. Waterloo Regional Police Service Chief Mark Crowell stated that the attack was premeditated and targeted, describing it as a senseless act …