Ontario moving ahead with municipal funding cuts | The London Free Press

Ontario will go ahead with some of its controversial municipal funding cuts for public health and child care next year, with Premier Doug Ford telling a gathering of municipal leaders on Monday that the government was making the move after listening to their concerns.
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Ontario joining B.C.’s proposed class action against opioid manufacturers | The London Free Press

The Ontario government says it plans to join British Columbia’s proposed class-action lawsuit against dozens of opioid manufacturers.The province introduced legislation Monday, that if passed, would enable Ontario’s participation in the suit launched late last year.
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Ontario establishing agency to oversee mental health, addictions | The London Free Press

Ontario will establish an agency to oversee mental health and addictions care across the province.Attorney General Caroline Mulroney says the current system is fragmented and confusing for patients and their families.
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