Yesterday, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy stood in the Legislature and produced his Fall Economic Statement (FES), along with accompanying legislation known as the Building a Strong Ontario Together Act, 2023. The “FES” is one of a few days in the...
When governments reveal their annual budgets, the presentation is accompanied by much pomp and circumstance and the speech tends to dominate the news cycle for at least the day, if not the week. This Ontario budget won’t do that. It is short on both “new” news or...
On Saturday, February 4, Marit Stiles was confirmed as the new leader of the Ontario NDP and Leader of the Opposition. She was acclaimed through an uncontested race and will carry the NDP banner in the 2025 provincial election. Currently, she is the leader in the best...
The Ford government has a lot on its plate these days. Rising interest rates and persistent (albeit moderating) inflation, respiratory illnesses straining Ontario’s hospitals, education sector labour strife, and ambitious changes to housing and development planning...
In the aftermath of Saturday’s decisive Conservative Party leadership victory by Pierre Poilievre, Counsel brings you analysis from two of our Senior Vice Presidents. First, John Delacourt shares his views on Poilievre’s victory speech. Then, Michael Ras reflects on...
