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By Marieke Walsh iPolitics Fri., Dec. 7, 2018 The Ford government’s appeal to Ottawa to reallocate funding for climate change initiatives has been denied. Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna said Thursday that Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government would not receive the $420-million in funding it lost when it cancelled the province’s cap-and-trade program over the summer, despite introducing new measures to lower carbon emissions. Instead, McKenna said Ottawa would leapfrog the province and give funding to combat climate change directly to communities and organizations in Ontario. “When it comes to the Low Carbon Economy Fund, we will be working directly with schools, we will be working directly with Ontarians,” McKenna told reporters. The Ford government unveiled the province’s new climate change program last week, promising $350-million for proven technologies that reduce emissions. At the time, the … [Read more...] about Ottawa rejects Ontario’s request for federal climate change cash

By Marieke Walsh iPolitics Tues., Dec. 4, 2018 When the top job with the Ontario Provincial Police was posted in October, Ron Taverner couldn’t apply, because his rank was too low. Two days later, the job requirements were changed — paving the way for the Ford family friend to apply. He got the job. The job postings were obtained exclusively by iPolitics late Monday evening. The first job description was posted to the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police website in October and — according to a search of the document’s web history — was last modified on Oct. 22. Article Continued Below That posting required all applicants to hold, at minimum, the rank of deputy chief or assistant commissioner. The candidate should have a “track record and demonstrated ability to provide executive leadership in a complex policing organization at the rank of Deputy Police Chief or higher, or Assistant Commissioner or higher in a … [Read more...] about Qualifications lowered for OPP commissioner job, allowing Ford family friend to apply