Ontario Legislature Takes Massive Break

Ontario’s legislature just took a 21-week break — the longest in years — after a whirlwind spring session packed with controversial bills, including a massive deficit budget, freedom-of-information restrictions, student grant cuts, and a contentious airport expansion. The Progressive Conservatives, who control session timing, pushed the fall session back after municipal elections, claiming it’s not really a break since committees will still meet. But opposition parties say it’s a dodge to avoid scrutiny, especially after a busy session that saw prisoners mistakenly released and a government jet scandal. Premier Doug Ford plans to keep pushing Ontario’s trade agenda with the U.S. during the recess — even though Canada’s own trade deal review will be happening without the legislature in session. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/01354566d7bca740