Tag: Ontario
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Poilievre’s Team Works to Mend Ties with Ontario and Nova Scotia Premiers
Overview The federal Conservative Party is undertaking a campaign to rebuild relations with two key provincial leaders after a year marked by public friction. With tensions simmering between Ottawa and the Premiers of Ontario and Nova Scotia, sources say Poilievre’s team is pursuing a pragmatic path to open dialogue, seek common ground, and stabilize intergovernmental…
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Poilievre’s Team Pushes to Repair Ties with Ontario and Nova Scotia Premiers
Overview: A bid for renewed federal-provincial cooperation The federal Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, is actively pursuing a reset in relations with key provincial leaders after a period of public friction with Ontario and Nova Scotia’s premiers. The move signals an awareness within Poilievre’s team that productive federal-provincial collaboration is essential to pursuing policy…
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Will 2.1 Million Temporary Residents Stay in Canada After Permit Expirations?
Introduction: A looming deadline for temporary residents Canada faces a sweeping renewal challenge as approximately 2.1 million temporary residents—workers, students, and visitors—have permits that are set to expire this year. The question many are asking is simple but existential: will they stay in Canada or be forced to leave? The stakes are high for individuals…
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Ontario Flu Season Peaks Over Holidays, Health Minister Says
Ontario’s Flu Season Peaks Over the Holidays, Officials Say Ontario’s health minister has stated that this year’s flu season has been “particularly challenging” and appears to have peaked during the holiday period. While officials acknowledge the severity of the season, they have not disclosed why the government did not convene a public briefing with the…
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Ottawa Rent Reduction Confusion: Tenants Told to Pay Less, Landlords Disagree
What’s happening in Ottawa’s rental market In several older apartment buildings across Ottawa, tenants were told there should be a small automatic drop in rent starting January 1. The information came from local notices and a wave of online posts, creating hope that rent bills would ease for renters already navigating high housing costs. But…
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Ontario Moves to Ban Cat Declawing, Dog Debarking, and Ear Cropping
Ontario Proposes a New Bundle of Protections for Pets Ontario appears poised to regulate more strictly how pets are treated, with a plan to ban cat declawing, debarking of dogs, and ear cropping. The move, still in the consultation phase, aims to reduce routine procedures that animal welfare advocates say cause unnecessary pain and long-term…
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Ontario Considers Ban on Declawing Cats, Debarking Dogs Under New Regulations
Ontario Advances Humane Pet Care Regulations Ontario is moving toward stronger protections for companion animals by exploring a potential ban on declawing cats and debarking dogs, as well as prohibiting ear cropping. The proposal, still in the consultation phase, signals the province’s intention to align with broader animal welfare standards and reduce surgical procedures that…
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Ontario moves toward ban on declawing cats and debarking dogs
What the proposed bans cover Ontario is exploring a regulatory framework that could ban the declawing of cats and the debarking and ear cropping of dogs. The shift comes as animal welfare advocates have long pressed for stronger protections, arguing that cosmetic or convenience-driven procedures can cause unnecessary pain and lasting harm. The government’s consultation…
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Ontario Mobile Homeowners Claim Illicit Rent Tactics by Private Equity Park Owner
Overview: A Growing controversy in Ontario’s mobile home parks In several Ontario communities, mobile homeowners and real estate professionals say a private equity firm that owns multiple mobile home parks is using aggressive and potentially illegal tactics to raise lot rents. The escalating rent pressures are turning affordable, long-standing communities into financial strains for many…
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Ontario Mobile Home Owners Fight Back Against Rent-Hike Tactics by Private Park Owner
Growing Tensions in Ontario’s Mobile Home Parks Across Ontario, a wave of concern is washing over mobile home communities as residents accuse a private equity-backed company of using tactics to push up lot rents well beyond what many can afford. These homes, once touted as affordable options for families and retirees, are facing rent increases…