"And the Liberals don't have a leader. permissions/licensing, please go to:Premier Doug Ford's commission into COVID-19’s deadly toll in long-term care will be able to hold hearings in private, keep documents confidential and does not have to issue recommendations for improvements.The commission is shaping up as a secretive "backroom" effort that will fail to shed light on why the provincial government didn't take more serious action sooner to curb the spread of the highly contagious virus, critics charge.The terms of reference released Wednesday revived calls for a full public inquiry to shine a light on how the highly contagious virus got into long-term-care homes despite Ford’s promise to put an “iron ring” of protection around them.In Ontario, nursing home residents with COVID-19 had an almost one-in-three chance of dying: 1,844 of 5,887 residents who caught the virus as it spread rapidly in the close confines of long-term care lost their lives. All to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about "A year to the day after his Progressive Conservatives won a majority government, Ford marked the anniversary Friday by reflecting on the key achievements during his first year in office.He said the PCs have helped create 190,000 jobs since the election thanks to their pro-business policies and the cutting of red tape. "Most of the polls we've seen have the Tories down somewhere between 30 to 35 per cent support," said CBC polling analyst Eric Grenier. Ford government has uphill climb to win over the province, but it's not impossible expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto "Grenier said other premiers have survived early stumbles in public opinion polls, but said this is coming at a time when Ford isn't facing a complete opposition bench in the Legislature. "Let's give him more time in power. "I think he's not talking to people of low income," said Shelly Derocher, who also lives in London. Doug Ford’s majority isn’t quite as big as those of PC leaders past, but it is decisive: 76 seats, up from 28 in the last election and 27 at dissolution. "So clearly the things that people did not like about him back then [are] having an impact on his popularity right now. Comments on this story are moderated according to ourIt is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges.Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered onEven some of the Ontario premier's supporters question whether Doug Ford can get his populist mojo back as his government moves forward with more austerity measures.Is Doug Ford still 'for the people?' But he said even before last year's election, Ford had unusually high disapproval ratings for a party leader.
presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution “Hospital care is a completely different type of expertise — completely. "Our government will continue to put you first," he told Ontarians.During their first year, the Tories have moved at what Ford has called "lightning speed," pushing through major reforms and budget cuts in areas such as child care, education and taxes.But despite Ford's assertion about his government's success, some voters may be having doubts about the province's new regime. To order A one-term city councilor in Toronto turned unlikely premier, Ford is unreasonably fixated on local politics. A man whose mother survived a major COVID outbreak at Isabel and Arthur Meighen Manor, where he is chair of the family council, said Ford should put the government’s focus on preparing nursing homes for a second wave.“The crisis is not over,” said Tim Seabrook. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted.By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. He's critical of Ford's cuts to education, and his efforts to promote "buck-a-beer." "He seems to want to reduce services and income for people who seem to need it the most. "Rafet Sayegh, who runs a coffee booth at Covent Gardens Market in London, thinks Ford is doing well. "I don't think he's going down the right road, but time will tell," said Brian Morris, who lives in London, Ont., and did not vote for the PCs. Republication or distribution of this content is As hard as it may be to believe, the numbers 9 and 34 are cited as how many long-term-care beds were created in Ontario during Doug Ford’s first 18 months as premier. Premier Doug Ford's commission into COVID-19’s deadly toll in long-term care will be able to hold hearings in private, keep documents confidential and … People stay there for two, three, four or five days,” Grinspun said. 1 year later, Ontario's premier and some voters disagreeFord government has uphill climb to win over the province, but it's not impossibleMajority of Ontarians oppose province's cuts to public health, new poll suggestsOntario Budget 2019: A child-care credit, dental care for seniors, and drinking in parks on the way In the 100-kilometre journey to deliver a decent long-term-care system for Ontario, Doug Ford took a baby step forward this week. “It’s just a backdoor, backroom commission. To order copies of
And now, there’s Doug Ford and the Great Section 33 Caper. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. “The commission is a waste of time.”Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. Eight staff also died. He's critical of Ford's cuts to education, and his efforts to promote "buck-a-beer." Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. So you would think this would be an opportunity for the PCs to have more of an open playing field, but instead, we're seeing they're struggling. “I want to get to the bottom of this.“If they do put recommendations, we’ll take them up on it,” Ford added, noting the commission is welcome to call him and any cabinet ministers as witnesses.Although the premier has repeatedly said families whose loved ones perished or took ill with the virus will be able to tell their stories to the commission, there were no details on how or when that could happen.New Democrat MPP Gurratan Singh said Ford fell short on what is required to have a fully transparent inquiry because there’s a risk information will be controlled and areas of concern left unexplored.