The Ontario government’s effort to eliminate its projected $9-billion deficit is a grim struggle that involves unpopular service changes, wage restraint and general penny-pinching. Imagine if there was one change that would cut that deficit nearly in half without raising taxes or taking away any services. As it turns out, there is. Have you heard […]
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Chris Selley: Kathleen Wynne’s portrait was unveiled Monday; at this rate Ford’s won’t be far behind
Kathleen Wynne’s official portrait, which was unveiled in the lobby at Queen’s Park Monday evening, is rich in very deliberate symbolism. The books on her desk, which she is pictured standing in front of, include a biography of Pierre Trudeau. “It was his vision of a just society that helped me to first articulate my […]
Premiers stay together — for the country
The country’s premiers — determined to stress unity after a divisive federal election campaign — tiptoed past any political minefields at a Toronto meeting to reach joint positions on some key issues. The Premiers declined an opportunity to speak out about Quebec’s religious symbols bill or some provinces’ opposition to new pipelines, and focused instead […]