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Ontario Government Targets Poverty
In keeping with its re-election promise, the Ontario Government is consulting with the public on how to define and measure poverty, as well as how to reduce it.
ontario government • poverty reduction strategy • reduction of poverty • child poverty • 25 in 5
In keeping with its re-election promise, the Ontario Government is consulting with the public on how to define and measure poverty, as well as how to reduce it.
ontario government • poverty reduction strategy • reduction of poverty • child poverty • 25 in 5
Ontario Premier Resigns
Premier Mike Harris announces he is stepping down after six years in office.
canadian politics • ontario • government • premier mike harris • canada
Premier Mike Harris announces he is stepping down after six years in office.
canadian politics • ontario • government • premier mike harris • canada
Bashing the Poor in Ontario
While most of us would never consider expressing outrage against racial and ethnic groups in public discourse, many politicians have no trouble attacking the poor.
poor bashing • mike harris • ontario government • social assistance cuts • anti-poor
While most of us would never consider expressing outrage against racial and ethnic groups in public discourse, many politicians have no trouble attacking the poor.
poor bashing • mike harris • ontario government • social assistance cuts • anti-poor
Delivering Hope to People with Disabilities
A key component of the Ontario Disability Support Program can provide significant hope for many people, but a thorough review must be done to avoid missed opportunities.
employment supports • labour market analyses • low wage employment • ontario disability support • odsp
A key component of the Ontario Disability Support Program can provide significant hope for many people, but a thorough review must be done to avoid missed opportunities.
employment supports • labour market analyses • low wage employment • ontario disability support • odsp
Elder Abuse: The Story of Norma Stenson Part II
The continuation of the story of Norma Stenson who was terribly abused by the nurses in two senior's facilities in which she stayed. Both incidents were within weeks of each other.
elder abuse • norma stenson • jean bowen • lesley anthony • canadian health
The continuation of the story of Norma Stenson who was terribly abused by the nurses in two senior's facilities in which she stayed. Both incidents were within weeks of each other.
elder abuse • norma stenson • jean bowen • lesley anthony • canadian health
Expense Account Abuses
Stories of people abusing their expense account privileges are prompting managers to keep a closer eye on how senior staff is spending money.
expense account outrage • ontario government scandals • ontario lottery and gaming corp • ehealth expenses • excessive expense spending
Stories of people abusing their expense account privileges are prompting managers to keep a closer eye on how senior staff is spending money.
expense account outrage • ontario government scandals • ontario lottery and gaming corp • ehealth expenses • excessive expense spending
Legislating Poverty Reduction in Ontario
As part of Ontario's poverty-reduction program, Bill 152, An Act Respecting a Long-Term Strategy to Reduce Poverty in Ontario, was introduced. Will it work?
poverty-reduction act • deb matthews • poverty-reduction legislation • human rights code • ontario government
As part of Ontario's poverty-reduction program, Bill 152, An Act Respecting a Long-Term Strategy to Reduce Poverty in Ontario, was introduced. Will it work?
poverty-reduction act • deb matthews • poverty-reduction legislation • human rights code • ontario government
Missing the Mark in Child Poverty
In Ontario's otherwise positive measures to reduce child poverty, its Ontario Child Benefit will miss the mark for getting children of parents on welfare out of poverty.
child poverty • ontario government • ontario child benefit • national child benefit supplement • social assistance policy
In Ontario's otherwise positive measures to reduce child poverty, its Ontario Child Benefit will miss the mark for getting children of parents on welfare out of poverty.
child poverty • ontario government • ontario child benefit • national child benefit supplement • social assistance policy
Ontario By-Election a Referendum on Taxes
With growing debate on the provincial government's proposed blended sales tax set for next July, by-election candidates in St. Paul's Riding use HST to bolster campaigns.
harmonized sales tax • st. paul's riding • sue ann levy • julian heller • provincial by-election
With growing debate on the provincial government's proposed blended sales tax set for next July, by-election candidates in St. Paul's Riding use HST to bolster campaigns.
harmonized sales tax • st. paul's riding • sue ann levy • julian heller • provincial by-election
Ontario Poverty Strategy Too Late
While the Ontario Government's child poverty-reduction strategy is a welcome initiative, community groups are concerned that the poorest of the poor will be left behind.
child poverty • ontario government • poverty-reduction strategy • disabled ontarians • welfare rates
While the Ontario Government's child poverty-reduction strategy is a welcome initiative, community groups are concerned that the poorest of the poor will be left behind.
child poverty • ontario government • poverty-reduction strategy • disabled ontarians • welfare rates
Ontario to be Barrier Free by 2025
This is an article describing a unique vision and legislative process undertaken by the Ontario (Canada) government to improve accessibility to persons with disabilities.
accessibility for ontarians with disabilities act • removal of barriers • persons with disabilities • customer service • standards development
This is an article describing a unique vision and legislative process undertaken by the Ontario (Canada) government to improve accessibility to persons with disabilities.
accessibility for ontarians with disabilities act • removal of barriers • persons with disabilities • customer service • standards development
Ontario's Energy Prices Rise to Curb Use
Over-consumption of electricity led to an historic blackout, but is the Ontario Government wise on pushing ahead with forcing higher electricity prices?
ontario hydro • ontario government • energy poverty • electricity prices • energy consumption
Over-consumption of electricity led to an historic blackout, but is the Ontario Government wise on pushing ahead with forcing higher electricity prices?
ontario hydro • ontario government • energy poverty • electricity prices • energy consumption
Ontario's Labour Market is Failing its Workers
Is telling the poor to get a job enough to bring them out of poverty? Increasingly, experts are warning us this is not the case. A more comprehensive vision is required.
poverty reduction • ontario government • working poor • minimum wage • labour market reform
Is telling the poor to get a job enough to bring them out of poverty? Increasingly, experts are warning us this is not the case. A more comprehensive vision is required.
poverty reduction • ontario government • working poor • minimum wage • labour market reform
Ontario's Poverty Reduction Plan Unveiled
The Ontario Government's new poverty-reduction plan has attracted both praise and criticism as it aims to reduce poverty in children by 25% over the next five years.
ontario government • poverty reduction plan • 25in5 • ontario coalition for social justice • odsp action coalition
The Ontario Government's new poverty-reduction plan has attracted both praise and criticism as it aims to reduce poverty in children by 25% over the next five years.
ontario government • poverty reduction plan • 25in5 • ontario coalition for social justice • odsp action coalition
Ontario's Proposed Employment Standards Ready
Proposed employment accessibility standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act are now ready for public input and comment.
accessibility for ontarians with disabilities act • aoda • employment accessibility standards • ontario government • standards development committees
Proposed employment accessibility standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act are now ready for public input and comment.
accessibility for ontarians with disabilities act • aoda • employment accessibility standards • ontario government • standards development committees
Special Diet Fight Hits the Courts
The right to eat well and stay healthy should not be a fight for thousands of Ontarians with medical conditions that live in poverty. But, that fight has just begun.
ontario government • ontario works • ontario disability support program • special diet • ontario coalition against poverty
The right to eat well and stay healthy should not be a fight for thousands of Ontarians with medical conditions that live in poverty. But, that fight has just begun.
ontario government • ontario works • ontario disability support program • special diet • ontario coalition against poverty
The Dionne Quintuplets
The Dionne Quintuplets were the world's first known surviving quintuplets and even more amazing, they were identical.
the dionne quintuplets • identical quintuplets • multiple births • premature multiple births • quintland
The Dionne Quintuplets were the world's first known surviving quintuplets and even more amazing, they were identical.
the dionne quintuplets • identical quintuplets • multiple births • premature multiple births • quintland
$75 Million Scandal Rocks Cancer Care Ontario
An Ontario government internal audit has revealed a second spending scandal at Cancer Care Ontario. $75 million was misspent on untendered work, and ill-tracked expenses
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An Ontario government internal audit has revealed a second spending scandal at Cancer Care Ontario. $75 million was misspent on untendered work, and ill-tracked expenses
"cancer care ontario $75 million spending scandal • " cancer care ontario+"untendered contracts • " cancer care ontario+ "ontario government interna • " cancer care ontario+"arms length government agen • " "cancer care ontario spending scandal"+ "opposit
Chrysler Declares Bankruptcy
Chrysler LLC has filed for Chapter #11 bankruptcy protection. As part of that protection, the Federal, and Ontario governments have bought a 2% stake in the company.
chrysler claming bankruptcy • federal and ontario government's 2% stake • technology-sharing deal with fiat • canadian government's overall total contribution • prime minister stephen harper ontario premier dalt
Chrysler LLC has filed for Chapter #11 bankruptcy protection. As part of that protection, the Federal, and Ontario governments have bought a 2% stake in the company.
chrysler claming bankruptcy • federal and ontario government's 2% stake • technology-sharing deal with fiat • canadian government's overall total contribution • prime minister stephen harper ontario premier dalt
General Motors Claims Bankruptcy
General Motors has filed for bankruptcy protection. As part of the conditions, governments in both the United States, and Canada are now part owners.
canadian bailout money • general motors claiming bankruptcy • gm's canadian operations solvent • investment plans for canadian plants • federal& ontario government's own 12%
General Motors has filed for bankruptcy protection. As part of the conditions, governments in both the United States, and Canada are now part owners.
canadian bailout money • general motors claiming bankruptcy • gm's canadian operations solvent • investment plans for canadian plants • federal& ontario government's own 12%
GM, Union Return To Bargaining Table
General Motors (GM) and the Canadian Autoworkers Union are returning to the bargaining table to cut costs. If there is no deal, GM could liquidate its Canadian assets.
canadian autoworkers union president ken lewenza • caw-gm previous agreement • ontario's possible equity stake • gm bankruptcy filing • gm retirees pensions
General Motors (GM) and the Canadian Autoworkers Union are returning to the bargaining table to cut costs. If there is no deal, GM could liquidate its Canadian assets.
canadian autoworkers union president ken lewenza • caw-gm previous agreement • ontario's possible equity stake • gm bankruptcy filing • gm retirees pensions
Human Rights Reform in Ontario
As of June 30, 2008, the Human Rights Code Amendment Act, or previously called Bill 107, took effect. Time will tell if the new direct access model will work.
human rights code amendment act • bill 107 • ontario human rights commission • human rights tribunal of ontario • direct access and human rights
As of June 30, 2008, the Human Rights Code Amendment Act, or previously called Bill 107, took effect. Time will tell if the new direct access model will work.
human rights code amendment act • bill 107 • ontario human rights commission • human rights tribunal of ontario • direct access and human rights
Lowest Car Insurance Rates
Without searching online, drivers will have a hard time finding the best rates for car insurance.
lowest car insurance rates • compare auto insurance rates • best rates for car insurance • auto insurance premium rates • best rates for auto insurance
Without searching online, drivers will have a hard time finding the best rates for car insurance.
lowest car insurance rates • compare auto insurance rates • best rates for car insurance • auto insurance premium rates • best rates for auto insurance
Opening Doors to Persons with Disabilities
One thing most people with disabilities want to do is to find and maintain a good job. Ontario's government is trying to do just that with some bumps in the road.
persons with disabilities • odsp • employment supports • ontario disability support • labour market
One thing most people with disabilities want to do is to find and maintain a good job. Ontario's government is trying to do just that with some bumps in the road.
persons with disabilities • odsp • employment supports • ontario disability support • labour market
Social Assistance Review Promised for Ontario
As part of the provincial poverty-reduction strategy, the Ontario government is promising a review of both its Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support programs.
social assistance review • ontario disability support program • ontario works • deb matthews • poverty-reduction strategy
As part of the provincial poverty-reduction strategy, the Ontario government is promising a review of both its Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support programs.
social assistance review • ontario disability support program • ontario works • deb matthews • poverty-reduction strategy
IS CANADA IMMUNE TO TERRORISM?
A few weeks ago, fiction turned to reality when terrorist attacked the USA. Since Canada and the US have such a close relationship, the question arises, "Is Canada Immune to Terrorism?"
canada • terrorism • immune • mary alward • mary
A few weeks ago, fiction turned to reality when terrorist attacked the USA. Since Canada and the US have such a close relationship, the question arises, "Is Canada Immune to Terrorism?"
canada • terrorism • immune • mary alward • mary
Ontarians with Disabilities Act: The Saga Continues
It was about one year ago that the Ontarians with Disabilities Act was a hot topic in this column and just about anywhere else in Ontario where disability issues were of concern. It would seem that many key issues remain unresolved.
It was about one year ago that the Ontarians with Disabilities Act was a hot topic in this column and just about anywhere else in Ontario where disability issues were of concern. It would seem that many key issues remain unresolved.
Dramatic Announcement For People With Developmental Disabilities
"Our government has heard and responded to the concerns of people with developmental disabilities, their families and those who work with them," said Ontario Minister of Community and Social Services John Baird. "This additional $50 million in funding will provide vital services to the most vulnerable people in society."
developmental • services
"Our government has heard and responded to the concerns of people with developmental disabilities, their families and those who work with them," said Ontario Minister of Community and Social Services John Baird. "This additional $50 million in funding will provide vital services to the most vulnerable people in society."
developmental • services
General Motors Faces Midnight Deadline
General Motors (GM) faces a deadline of midnight May 15th, to reach a cost-cutting agreement with the union. If negotiations fail GM's Canadian assets could be sold.
gm pension shortfall around $7 billion • canadian autoworkers union- gm negotiations • possible asset liquidation • caw president ken lewenza • possible bankruptcy claim
General Motors (GM) faces a deadline of midnight May 15th, to reach a cost-cutting agreement with the union. If negotiations fail GM's Canadian assets could be sold.
gm pension shortfall around $7 billion • canadian autoworkers union- gm negotiations • possible asset liquidation • caw president ken lewenza • possible bankruptcy claim
Ontario Bans Back Yard Pesticides
There is good news for back yard vegetable gardeners in Ontario. Beginning in the spring of 2009, the cosmetic use of pesticides and herbicides will be against the law.
ontario pesticide ban • back yard vegetable garden • pesticide ban • herbicide ban • organic gardening
There is good news for back yard vegetable gardeners in Ontario. Beginning in the spring of 2009, the cosmetic use of pesticides and herbicides will be against the law.
ontario pesticide ban • back yard vegetable garden • pesticide ban • herbicide ban • organic gardening
Ontario Expert Panel on Adoption and Infertility
Ontario's Expert Panel on Infertility and Adoption wants to hear from Ontarians who have used infertility or adoption services.
fertility treatments • adoption services • ontario • ontario expert panel on infertility and adoption • infertility and adoption
Ontario's Expert Panel on Infertility and Adoption wants to hear from Ontarians who have used infertility or adoption services.
fertility treatments • adoption services • ontario • ontario expert panel on infertility and adoption • infertility and adoption
Ontario Takes On Ticketmaster
The province of Ontario is taking on Ticketmaster. Attorney-General Chris Bentley introduced legislation that would fine companies for re-selling tickets.
ontario attorney-general chris bentley • new jersey lawsuit against ticketmaster • ticket speculation act ammendment • class action lawsuits in manitoba ontario alberta • fair access to event tickets
The province of Ontario is taking on Ticketmaster. Attorney-General Chris Bentley introduced legislation that would fine companies for re-selling tickets.
ontario attorney-general chris bentley • new jersey lawsuit against ticketmaster • ticket speculation act ammendment • class action lawsuits in manitoba ontario alberta • fair access to event tickets
Trent-Severn Waterway Action Plan 2009
Parks Canada receives new priorities for Ontario Rivers, Lakes and Communities along the 386 km waterway connecting Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay.
trent-severn waterway action plan • tsw panel recommendations • parks canada • ontario rivers • lakes and communities
Parks Canada receives new priorities for Ontario Rivers, Lakes and Communities along the 386 km waterway connecting Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay.
trent-severn waterway action plan • tsw panel recommendations • parks canada • ontario rivers • lakes and communities
Adoption Disclosure Laws in Ontario
New Ontario laws let searching adoptees and birth parents apply to receive full identifying information of the person they want to find as of June 2009.
adoption information laws • ontario adoption laws • adoption disclosure legislation • disclosure laws adoptees • disclosure laws birthfamilies
New Ontario laws let searching adoptees and birth parents apply to receive full identifying information of the person they want to find as of June 2009.
adoption information laws • ontario adoption laws • adoption disclosure legislation • disclosure laws adoptees • disclosure laws birthfamilies
Barrie Ontario Tornado Outbreak 1985
Part of a tornado swarm that hit Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Southern Ontario, a F4 tornado struck the city of Barrie located north of Toronto on May 31, 1985.
barrie ontario tornado may 31 1985 • most destructive tornado in ontario history • f4 tornado struck barrie located north of toronto • 1985 tornado swarm hit pennsylvania ohio new york • cause of the 1985 tornado swarm in ontario
Part of a tornado swarm that hit Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Southern Ontario, a F4 tornado struck the city of Barrie located north of Toronto on May 31, 1985.
barrie ontario tornado may 31 1985 • most destructive tornado in ontario history • f4 tornado struck barrie located north of toronto • 1985 tornado swarm hit pennsylvania ohio new york • cause of the 1985 tornado swarm in ontario
Can Niagara's Cities and Towns Amalgamate?
Tired of old style politics, infighting and parochialism, a growing number of Niagara residents are joining a movement to create "One Niagara", a city in its own right.
one niagara • niagara region • municipal politics • niagara regional politics • amalgamation of cities
Tired of old style politics, infighting and parochialism, a growing number of Niagara residents are joining a movement to create "One Niagara", a city in its own right.
one niagara • niagara region • municipal politics • niagara regional politics • amalgamation of cities
Car Insurance Made Simple
Auto insurance is legally mandated in Canada. Many drivers shop around for a cheap policy and when in an accident, find out their cheap coverage was a bad decision.
car insurance • automobile policies • auto insurance • cheap policy • cheap coverage
Auto insurance is legally mandated in Canada. Many drivers shop around for a cheap policy and when in an accident, find out their cheap coverage was a bad decision.
car insurance • automobile policies • auto insurance • cheap policy • cheap coverage
Choosing Between Full or Half Day Kindergarten
A proposal to implement a full day kindergarten program in Ontario promises to raise the quality of education, and allow parents the authority to make this choice.
ontario kindergarten • kindergarten schedule • full-day kindergarten • expert views on kindergarten • quality of education
A proposal to implement a full day kindergarten program in Ontario promises to raise the quality of education, and allow parents the authority to make this choice.
ontario kindergarten • kindergarten schedule • full-day kindergarten • expert views on kindergarten • quality of education
Human Rights and Housing in Ontario
In Ontario, renters are protected by two key pieces of legislation. This is a brief analysis on how human rights legislation affects one's right to rental housing.
human rights code • province of ontario • rental housing • tenant rights • residential tenancies act
In Ontario, renters are protected by two key pieces of legislation. This is a brief analysis on how human rights legislation affects one's right to rental housing.
human rights code • province of ontario • rental housing • tenant rights • residential tenancies act
Immigration Job Search Tips
Globalization trends and skill shortages enable immigrants who do their homework to fast-track their applications towards career opportunities in Canada.
immigration job search tips • customized canadian résumés • career opportunities in canada • online career coach for immigrants • source countries for canadian immigrants
Globalization trends and skill shortages enable immigrants who do their homework to fast-track their applications towards career opportunities in Canada.
immigration job search tips • customized canadian résumés • career opportunities in canada • online career coach for immigrants • source countries for canadian immigrants
Nortel Broken Up
Once a world leader in telecommunications technology, a storied Canadian company is disappearing piece by piece into the hands of foreign companies.
nortel sold • economic nationalism • decline of nortel • rim and nortel • nortel accounting scandal
Once a world leader in telecommunications technology, a storied Canadian company is disappearing piece by piece into the hands of foreign companies.
nortel sold • economic nationalism • decline of nortel • rim and nortel • nortel accounting scandal
Sergeant George Richardson VC
George Richardson earned the Victoria Cross during the Indian Mutiny and later lived and served Canada for 60 years but is missing from the official VC list.
sergeant george richardson vc • victoria cross • vc • richardson vc • canadian victoria cross
George Richardson earned the Victoria Cross during the Indian Mutiny and later lived and served Canada for 60 years but is missing from the official VC list.
sergeant george richardson vc • victoria cross • vc • richardson vc • canadian victoria cross
Smoking Ban for Ontario Drivers with Children
The Ontario Liberal government announced a new law on January 21, 2009 that prohibits anyone from smoking in a vehicle when travelling with children.
canadian provincial and u.s states smoking bans an • the affects of second-hand smoke • second-hand smoke and respiratory problems • children exposed to cigarette smoke • illnesses caused by second-hand cigarette smoke
The Ontario Liberal government announced a new law on January 21, 2009 that prohibits anyone from smoking in a vehicle when travelling with children.
canadian provincial and u.s states smoking bans an • the affects of second-hand smoke • second-hand smoke and respiratory problems • children exposed to cigarette smoke • illnesses caused by second-hand cigarette smoke
The End Of Ontario's Institutions?
The Ontario government is considering closing the province's last three institutions for the developmentally disabled as part of a plan to overhaul the entire $1-billion caregiving sector.
The Ontario government is considering closing the province's last three institutions for the developmentally disabled as part of a plan to overhaul the entire $1-billion caregiving sector.
Unemployed? That's An Opportunity
Being unemployed is not the end of your career. It's an opportunity to see what else is out there, and to upgrade or learn new skills to help your job search.
unemployed opportunity • upgrade job skills • job choice • job search • learn new skills
Being unemployed is not the end of your career. It's an opportunity to see what else is out there, and to upgrade or learn new skills to help your job search.
unemployed opportunity • upgrade job skills • job choice • job search • learn new skills
We Want Margarine!
Invented in France in 1867, oleomargarine was banned in Canada in 1886. The spread was enriched and affordable, and it was a threat to the dairy industry.
margarine banned in canada • margarine prohibited in canada 1886 • oleomargarine legalized in canada 1948 • quebec banned margarine until 1961 • margarine an affordable substitute for butter
Invented in France in 1867, oleomargarine was banned in Canada in 1886. The spread was enriched and affordable, and it was a threat to the dairy industry.
margarine banned in canada • margarine prohibited in canada 1886 • oleomargarine legalized in canada 1948 • quebec banned margarine until 1961 • margarine an affordable substitute for butter
What Ontarians Need To Know About HST
Ontario is harmonizing its sales taxes. This article will tell people what they need to know about the controversial new policy before it takes effect on July 1, 2010.
harmonized sales tax+ "hst • " provnical sales tax rate "pst" goods & services • " harmonized sales tax+ exemptions • charging harmonized sales tax+ provide professiona • " hst+ "4.3 billion aid from harper government
Ontario is harmonizing its sales taxes. This article will tell people what they need to know about the controversial new policy before it takes effect on July 1, 2010.
harmonized sales tax+ "hst • " provnical sales tax rate "pst" goods & services • " harmonized sales tax+ exemptions • charging harmonized sales tax+ provide professiona • " hst+ "4.3 billion aid from harper government
Why Does Ontario Need the AODA?
The AODA will force stakeholders to remove barriers by 2025. This proactive legislation will reduce the need to file complaints to enforce rights for Ontario's disabled.
accessibility for ontarians with disabilities act • persons with disabilities • ontario human rights commission • remove barriers • employment of persons with disabilities
The AODA will force stakeholders to remove barriers by 2025. This proactive legislation will reduce the need to file complaints to enforce rights for Ontario's disabled.
accessibility for ontarians with disabilities act • persons with disabilities • ontario human rights commission • remove barriers • employment of persons with disabilities
Canada Day for Kids
Sites with a Canadian feel to help kids everywhere celebrate Canada day and learn about Canada.
canada • canada day • july 1st • july first
Sites with a Canadian feel to help kids everywhere celebrate Canada day and learn about Canada.
canada • canada day • july 1st • july first
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