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“She has lied and people have died.” Moments ago at Queen’s Park: NDP MPP Robin Lennox is kicked out of the chambers for calling Health Minister Sylvia Jones a liar, following revelations that Ontario refused to fund Sabrina Apitz-Grossman’s cancer treatment despite its own health agency’s recommendation.
Tina Yazdani102,293 次观看 • 8 天前
Despite the health minister's repeated assurances that decisions about cancer treatment funding are made by medical professionals, newly released FOI records show the final say in at least one case rested with a senior ministry of health official who refused funding, despite the government’s own health agency and two clinical experts recommending it.
Tina Yazdani23,570 次观看 • 8 天前
NEW TODAY: The Ford government plans to spend billions more this year — but not on sectors that say they desperately need it, like health care and education. Ontario’s fall economic statement sets aside $3.8 billion in a contingency fund, more than double what was budgeted in March, to provide "fiscal flexibility" amid ongoing economic uncertainty. The province is also projecting a $16.9 billion deficit, and has pushed back its timeline to balance the books.
Tina Yazdani37,251 次观看 • 14 天前
Education Minister Paul Calandra says trustees won’t regain control of their school boards until budgets are balanced & stable. A responsibility that now rests with his own supervisors. “So it’s up to you,” I asked. “100%,” he replied. But he hasn't provided a deadline.
Tina Yazdani22,008 次观看 • 8 天前
NEW: An Ontario cancer patient is taking the Ford government to court for refusing to fund a U.S. treatment that could save her life. "People are just being told to die." The government pointed to cost savings as one of the reasons it is limiting which patients can receive funding for out-of-country treatments. Story:
Tina Yazdani52,808 次观看 • 23 天前
"Can you explain why this member is getting a promotion after he ripped off the people of this province?" On the first day of the fall sitting, Premier Ford dodges questions about why Stan Cho, who resigned from cabinet this summer after charging taxpayers for local hotel stays, has been promoted to an education role with a $22K pay bump.
Tina Yazdani30,626 次观看 • 17 天前
NEW: We have a copy of a letter sent to newly-elected trustees at school boards under Ford government supervision, laying out the sweeping restrictions they will face when they are sworn in later this month. This comes after the education minister accused some incoming trustees of trying to circumvent the rules. Paul Calandra is defending the restrictions, saying parliament is "the ultimate voice of the people."
Tina Yazdani18,033 次观看 • 10 天前
NEW: In his first year running Ontario's largest school board, the Ford government's TDSB supervisor logged more than twice as many meetings with the board's $20B real estate arm than he did with parent groups, calendar entries reveal. The FOI records offer a rare glimpse into the supervisor’s day-to-day work, raising concerns that parents have taken a back seat under provincial supervision. Story:
Tina Yazdani43,987 次观看 • 1 个月前
NEW: We’ve obtained a leaked script for a taxpayer-funded advertisement that takes aim at teacher unions, as contract talks grind to a halt. The draft script portrays parents criticizing unions over sick days & potential strikes. The Ford government is defending the approach, arguing unions themselves have been running ads and campaigns for well over a year. Full story here:
Tina Yazdani113,758 次观看 • 2 个月前
NEW: Education Minister Paul Calandra tells me he's "very excited" to have Stan Cho on his team, and that the "quality of his work since he's been an MPP is literally second to none." Premier Ford announced Cho will be joining Calandra’s team as a parliamentary assistant — just three months after Cho resigned from cabinet for charging taxpayers $16,000 in Toronto hotel stays. The new role comes with a $22,500 pay bump. Ford declined to comment. Story:
Tina Yazdani30,188 次观看 • 21 天前
Premier Ford faced tough questions on the alleged misuse of public money on the first day of the fall sitting. Ford defended Stan Cho’s $22,500 pay bump.: "I fired him from being a minister. He admitted he made a mistake. He's paid it back, and now he's going to be a parliamentary assistant." He also insisted his government was quick to act to stop "fraudsters" from exploiting the OSAP system Day 1 RECAP:
Tina Yazdani23,533 次观看 • 16 天前
NEW: I asked Health Minister Sylvia Jones why cancer patients like 31-yr-old Sabrina Apitz-Grossman are being denied funding for potentially life-saving treatment abroad. Jones defended the government's decision to tighten its rules for funding out-of-country drug treatments.
Tina Yazdani24,901 次观看 • 18 天前
New today: Premier Ford suggests some students are taking advantage of OSAP, buying “fancy watches & cologne,” and taking “basket-weaving” courses that won’t lead to jobs, as he faces backlash for capping grants at 25%. He contends bigger loans will hold students accountable.
Tina Yazdani278,240 次观看 • 8 个月前
Asking Premier Doug Ford why Ontario gave its $66M classroom supplies contract to U.S.-owned Staples while his government pushes “Buy Canadian”: “It’s like saying, don’t go to Home Depot, don’t go to Walmart, don’t buy an American car… and yeah… preferably not buy an American car…” Education minister weighs in too. Watch:
Tina Yazdani61,962 次观看 • 1 个月前