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No $15 min wage in 2019, Tory leadership hopefuls say in first debate
A Progressive Conservative government in Ontario would not implement a planned minimum wage increase next year, no matter who ends up winning the race to lead the party through the spring election.
Wynne delivers keynote address at pre-election Ont. Liberal gathering
Premier Kathleen Wynne fired up her troops on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the Ontario Liberal annual general meeting — the last party gathering before the spring election — by urging them not to focus on their uncertain opponent, but on the principles they're fighting for.
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh engaged to clothing designer Gurkiran Kaur
Federal New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh pulled back the curtain on his closely guarded private life, letting Canadians know on Tuesday night that he is engaged.
Ontario premier accuses Tim Hortons' founders' children of bullying employees
The premier of Ontario lashed out at the children of Tim Hortons' billionaire co-founders on Thursday, January 4, 2017, for reducing the benefits of their employees in response to the latest minimum wage increase, calling it a "clear act of bullying."
Sexual harassment suit against former Ontario premier David Peterson dismissed
A sexual harassment lawsuit against former Ontario premier David Peterson has been dismissed, his lawyers said on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, noting that the woman who launched the legal action had apologized for doing so.
Ontario must do more to address "outrageous" pollution in Indigenous communities: Watchdog
Environmental Commissioner Dianne Saxe said Ontario has turned a blind eye to "outrageous" pollution that's adversely affecting several Indigenous communities.
Ontario bill would create safe zones around abortion clinics
"Unfortunately women are being harassed, are being threatened, are being intimidated, for merely exercising their right to get health care services." - Ontario Attorney General Yasir Naqvi