Ontario seeks cap lift on for profit child care spaces
Ontario and municipal associations urge federal minister to remove a 30 percent for profit cap in the $10 a day child care program, saying the limit hinders growth as wait lists rise in Peel Region and across Kawartha Lakes Waterloo Ottawa. They warn the province faces staffing and funding gaps while pushing for a revised funding formula and faster space creation.
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Toronto
Ontario
Todd Smith
Jenna Sudds
Smith
The
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Peel
Kawartha Lakes
Waterloo
Ottawa
Sudds
Families, Children and Social Development
Canada
Genevieve Lemaire
Eces
Carolyn Ferns
Ontario Coalition For Better
Ferns
Ford
Torrential rain warning for parts of Ontario and Quebec
Environment Canada issued rainfall warnings for southern Ontario and Quebec as remnants of Hurricane Beryl threaten downpours starting late Tuesday. Toronto may see torrential rain up to 40 millimetres per hour with localized flooding possible. Montreal areas could also be affected, with totals reaching up to 80 millimetres and warnings lasting into early Thursday.
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Ontario
Quebec
Environment Canada
Beryl
Weather Agency
Toronto
Montreal
Trudy Kidd
Gta
AFN cancels forensic audit after emergency assembly
The Assembly of First Nations in Montreal voted to scrap a planned forensic audit of its finances, urged adherence to the Canada Labour Code, and order updates to financial policies. The BDO review found no need for a full audit but urged tighter contracting rules and credit card controls.
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Ottawa
Assembly of First Nations
General Assembly
Montreal
RoseAnne Archibald
AFN
BDO
Archibald
Teens exploited in Manitoba trafficking operation
RCMP say two 15 year old girls faced exploitation in a southern Manitoba human trafficking ring. Seven people, including a 48 year old Long Plain First Nation woman, face 65 charges such as human trafficking sexual assault and making child pornography. Police allege the women befriended the teens offered drugs and money to lure them to different homes where they were forced to perform acts for drugs and money. Authorities warn more victims may exist including an unknown girl believed to be 14 or 18. Insp. Shawn Pike urged community vigilance and Portage la Prairie officials called for stronger youth protections.
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Portage LA Prairie
Man
RCMP
Manitoba
Long Plain
Mounties
Shawn Pike
Sharilyn Knox
Winnipeg
Knox
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