Police are concerned there may be more victims On March 19th, the Toronto Police Service notified the public of an arrest made in a Sexual Assault investigation. On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, police responded to a call for a Sexual
Read MoreSingle occupant vehicles could use HOV “off hours” The Ontario government is proposing a regulatory amendment to the Highway Traffic Act that would allow single-occupant vehicles to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes during off-peak hours, making better use of existing highway
Read MoreMost gig workers unaware of new rules Nearly 1 in 4 Canadians (23 per cent) have been part of the gig economy; gig-related income represents a quarter of total income (24 per cent among current gig workers. H&R Block Canada highlights
Read MoreOn February 26th, the National Police Federation (NPF) hosted an educational discussion with a panel of legal and privacy experts on lawful access in Canada, bringing together parliamentarians, legal and academic experts, media, police, and other stakeholders to deepen understanding of how Canada’s laws must evolve to keep pace with modern technology while protecting
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Ontario Road Builders' report indicates gridlock is costing Ontario almost $50 billion per year. Image: ORBA
On January 30, the CTA submitted a proposal to Ontario’s Budget consultation highlighting the fact that Ontario is subsidizing American corporations at an estimated cost of $3 billion annually by shifting real costs onto public systems, while drawing riders away
Read More“STOP the EV Handouts! Sign the Petition Now” Canadians for Affordable Energy has launched a petition asking governments to stop subsidizing Electric Vehicle initiatives. Text of the petition reads as follows: “Canadians are hurting. Groceries, rent, gas, everything costs more.
Read MoreThe verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases Simmons Hanly Conroy A federal jury in Arizona last week returned an $8.5 million verdict against Uber Technologies, Inc., in a sexual assault case brought by a
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The Ford government announced it would conduct a "rideshare framework review" in its November 6th Fall Economic Statement. Photo: CPAC
Costs of gridlock, policing, accessible services downloaded to taxpayers Ontario taxpayers provide an estimated $3 billion in hidden subsidies to U.S. ride hail corporations like Uber and Lyft, a recent Budget submission details. “All of the costs of gridlock, policing,
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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell has written Uber with questions about its sexual assault statistics. Image: AFL/CIO
Report of sexual assault or misconduct on average every 8 minutes Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell sent the following letter to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on January 7th, expressing concern and demanding answers from the company regarding its response to reports of sexual
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