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A senior government source with knowledge of the decision said cabinet approved the plans on Monday night, with an announcement from Ontario’s top doctor expected on Tuesday

Workers at Ontario businesses will be tasked with asking customers to show they are immunized against COVID-19 as the province’s proof-of-vaccination policy is set to take effect on Wednesday

The staffing problem, driven by low wages, lack of full-time jobs and poor work conditions, predates the pandemic, and vaccine mandates could add to it

The open letter says the Ontario government’s plan to increase disability support payment rates by five per cent in next month’s budget is far from what financial aid recipients need

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