Dalton McGuinty News

Op-Ed: Why can't Dalton McGuinty apologize for wasting $585 million?

Toronto - The word sorry is hardly ever used in federal, provincial/state or local politics. Instead, politicians like to plead ignorance or label their decisions as mistakes. The same can be applied to former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 4 comments

Glen Murray drops out of Ontario Liberal leadership race

Toronto - Glen Murray, a former Winnipeg Mayor and Cabinet Minister, announced Thursday that he is ending his bid for the Ontario Liberal leadership nomination. Instead, he will be endorsing frontrunner Kathleen Wynne.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Kathleen Wynne stresses centrist stance in Liberal leadership bid Special

Toronto - Speaking from her Don Valley West provincial riding, Liberal Member of Provincial Parliament and former cabinet minister Kathleen Wynne announced her intentions to run for the Liberal leadership after Premier Dalton McGuinty announced his resignation.

Digital Journal Report by Andrew Moran

Minister Kathleen Wynne steps down from Queen's Park cabinet post

Toronto - Ontario Aboriginal and Municipal Affairs Minister Kathleen Wynne announced her resignation from the cabinet Thursday. The Liberal Member of Provincial Parliament is expected to officially launch her campaign for the party leadership Monday.

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Ontario Liberal leadership convention to be held in late January

Toronto - One week after Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty announced that he was stepping down, the Liberal Party announced that it will hold its leadership convention at the end of January at a yet-to-be-determined location.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Proroguing Queen's Park 'not first choice', ministers mull run Special

Toronto - Cabinet Ministers Kathleen Wynne and Deb Matthews, who are both considered top contenders for the Ontario Liberal leadership, spoke to the media Wednesday regarding the prorogation of Queen's Park and the upcoming leadership race.

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Op-Ed: The sad, pitiful legacy of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty

Toronto - To the surprise of his ardent supporters and fierce opponents, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty announced Monday evening that he will be stepping down as premier after serving as the Liberal leader for 16 years and premier for nine years.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 8 comments

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty steps down

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty made a surprise announcement Monday evening at Queen's Park that he was stepping down after nine years as the Canadian province's leader.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 8 comments

Ontario Premier heads trip to China to promote food, clean-tech

Toronto - Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty will head a trade mission to China in a few months that will highlight the province's clean technology and agri-food industries. He made the announcement in an out-of-focus YouTube video.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Does the mafia influence Ontario's politicians, justice system?

Toronto - Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has "no reason to believe" that 'Ndrangheta, an Italian mafia, has infiltrated the province's elected officials, the criminal justice system and law enforcement. Former RCMP chief superintendent Ben Soave thinks otherwise.

In the Media by Andrew Moran