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Ontario Finalizes Regulatory Amendments to Support the Transition and Implementation of Ontario's Emissions Performance Standards Program
Earlier today, Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) posted two decisions to the Environmental Registry of Ontario pertaining to regulatory amendments that support the implementation of Ontario’s Emissions Performance Standards (EPS) program.
Ontario Introduces Seventh Red Tape Reduction Bill, the Supporting People and Business Act
Yesterday, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, the Hon. Nina Tangri tabled another red tape reduction bill, the Supporting People and Business Act. This is the seventh Red TapeReduction bi-annual package (‘Package’) that the Ford government has delivered, and Tangri’s first since taking on this role.
Ontario Explores Moratorium on New Natural Gas Generating Stations and Potential Shift to Non-Emitting Electricity System
Yesterday, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) released a report entitled Decarbonization and Ontario’s Electricity Sector: Assessing the Impacts of Phasing Out Natural Gas Generation by 2030. Amid growing interest in the feasibility for deeper decarbonization, the IESO undertook to analyze the technical, operational, and financial considerations of a hypothetical implementation.
Ontario Legislature Returns With Speech From The Throne
After a longer than originally scheduled summer recess, theOntario Legislature officially returned this morning, opening the second session of the 42nd Parliament with a Speech From The Throne. The Speech, delivered by Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell, provided a glimpse of the Ford government’s priorities in this legislative session that will lead up to the June 2022 election. Supporting and protecting Ontarians through these next stages of the pandemic remains the government’s focus, with recovery through strong economic growth standing as an accompanying priority.
Sussex Strategy Group annonce la nomination d'un nouveau conseiller stratégique
Sussex Strategy Group, premier cabinet de conseil, de relations gouvernementales et de communications stratégiques au Canada, est heureux d'annoncer que Ken Cain s'est joint au cabinet à titre de conseiller stratégique.
Sussex Strategy Analysis - Liberals Retain Power with Minority Government
The ballots are counted and the results are largely in: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has retained power. His Liberal Party will form the next federal government. Trudeau did not emerge unscathed, losing three Cabinet ministers and falling 12 seats short of the majority mandate he sought.
Liberals Launch Platform, Seek to Regain Incumbent Advantage
With 19 days remaining until election day on Monday, September 20th, and faced with the prospect of losing government to a Conservative Party that has seen its numbers steadily rise into a statistical dead heat, the Liberal Party officially released its full platform today - “Forward. For Everyone”.
Conservative Party of Canada Releases Full Platform on Day Two of the Campaign
With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau officially requesting and receiving a dissolution of Parliament from newly installed Governor General Mary Simon on Sunday morning, the 44th Canadian Federal Election is now officially underway. The main political parties have wasted no time in attempting to differentiate themselves on who would be best to lead the country and direct post-pandemic economic recovery.
Ahead of Election Call, New Democratic Party Releases Campaign Platform
In anticipation of an expected election call, New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh was in St. John’s, Newfoundland, this week flanked by a team of candidates as well as retiring St. John’s East MP Jack Harris to officially unveil “Ready for Better”, the Party’s 115-page election platform.
Mary Simon Officially Sworn in as Canada’s 30th Governor General
Mary Simon became Canada’s 30th Governor General today - and first of Indigenous heritage - following her swearing in at a ceremony held in the Senate Chamber in Ottawa. The position became vacant in January, 2021, upon the resignation of Julie Payette, who served only three years of her term before stepping down amidst numerous accusations of a toxic workplace at Rideau Hall.