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NDP: Sears liquidation profit should fund pensions – not executive bonuses
Sears Canada has been given the court’s approval to begin liquidation sales Friday at the 59 locations it plans to close – the proceeds of which Ontario’s NDP says should fund Sears’ employees pensions first, not executive…
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Canada150 was celebrated in the most unique and electrifying way at Canadian Colour Festival, Rung de’ ONE presented by ZEE TV
On Sunday, July 9th 150 dancers celebrated the spirit of Being Canadian in the City of Mississauga with a bang at the Canadian Colour Festival, RUNG DE ONE (RDO) presented by ZEE TV, held near Square…
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“It was nice to meet many constituents who work at the airport”
MPs, Minister meet with business leaders and taxi/Limo representatives Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, welcomed the Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance, to downtown Brampton. The Minister visited MP Sidhu’s office at 24…
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Mother wants her son in Iraq be brought to Canada
A Winnipeg woman who escaped the horrors of captivity at the hands of Iraqi militants was overjoyed to recently discover that her 12-year-old son has been rescued and is recovering from gunshot wounds at a…
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Enhancing Safety and Quality of Care for Children and Youth Across Ontario
Ontario is releasing a new plan to strengthen residential services — including foster care, group care, custody and respite care — to provide children and youth with safe and healthy places to live, support their…
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Premiers seek more clarity on Marijuana legalizing
Canada’s premiers have expressed that the federal government needs to provide more clarity on legalizing marijuana. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne said the issues are critical. “The starting point is: Have we met the public safety…
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NDP will fight to improve Ontario labour laws
WELLAND – After two weeks of public hearings on Ontario’s new proposed labour legislation, Ontario NDP Labour critic Cindy Forster says the NDP will be tabling a package of amendments to strengthen the Wynne government’s weak labour…
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Ontario Creating New Seniors’ Centre in Brampton Helping Seniors Stay Healthy, Active, Independent and Socially Connected
Ontario is creating more spaces and programs to help seniors stay healthy and active by supporting 40 new seniors’ centres across the province. The new centres’ will help to better meet the needs of Brampton’s…
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Statement from Ontario NDP Energy Critic Peter Tabuns
TORONTO – Ontario NDP Energy Critic Peter Tabuns issued the following statement regarding today’s Fraser Institute report on Ontario’s skyrocketing hydro costs: “The report released this morning by the Fraser Institute shows that Ontario families…
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Hydro One announcement means less control, more cost for Ontarians: NDP
QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP Energy Critic Peter Tabuns issued the following statement: “Today’s announcement by Hydro One to acquire and merge with American utility giant Avista should raise red flags for every Ontarian who…
