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AND WE’RE BACK!
After 21 weeks away, MPPs are finally trekking back to the Legislature today — and things are looking a little different. There are fresh faces in the chamber, a shuffled cabinet, and a whole lot for the opposition to catch up on. Buckle up.
Premier DOUG FORD is promising a busy fall and an “ambitious” legislative agenda that’s all about — you guessed it! — protecting Ontario workers and businesses from U.S. President DONALD TRUMP’s tariffs.
First up: Thursday’s Fall Economic Statement, where Finance Minister PETER BETHLENFALVY has already signalled more red ink ahead.
The clock is ticking: MPPs have just 23 scheduled sitting days before the winter recess to debate whatever the government has in store — much to the chagrin of NDP Leader MARIT STILES, who is already grumbling about the Tories using the short session to rush bills through due process without enough scrutiny.
But there’s a bigger question hanging over Ford’s third term. We’re r…
