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A lot of changing in Ontario and it's hard to keep up. Every day I will expand the #FordCutsTracker list by posting about a cut that has happened under the Ford government. This way, everyone will have an easy list to reference. #ONPoli #TOPoli #ScarbTO #FordCutsHurt 
#FordCutsTracker #1:
The Ford government retroactively revoked eight months of funding for the College of Midwives of Ontario in addition to cancelling all of their future funding. #ONpoli #TOPoli #ScarbTO #ONhealth #FordCutsHurt
nationalobserver.com/2018/12/13/new…
The Ford government retroactively revoked eight months of funding for the College of Midwives of Ontario in addition to cancelling all of their future funding. #ONpoli #TOPoli #ScarbTO #ONhealth #FordCutsHurt
nationalobserver.com/2018/12/13/new…
#FordCutsTracker #2
One of the first things the Ford government did was cancel the Liberals’ planned $335 million/ year funding for mental health.
#ONPoli #TOPoli #ScarbTO
thestar.com/news/queenspar…
One of the first things the Ford government did was cancel the Liberals’ planned $335 million/ year funding for mental health.
#ONPoli #TOPoli #ScarbTO
thestar.com/news/queenspar…
#FordCutsTracker #3
Grade 5 teacher Andrew Campbell has been tracking education cuts board-by-board. The current total of redundancy letters issued is 2398 by 19 different Ontario school boards. #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt #TOPoli #ONTed #ScarbTO
cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…
Grade 5 teacher Andrew Campbell has been tracking education cuts board-by-board. The current total of redundancy letters issued is 2398 by 19 different Ontario school boards. #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt #TOPoli #ONTed #ScarbTO
cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…
#FordCutsTracker #4
In July 2018 the Ford government cancelled the $100 million funding the @OntLiberal govt had earmarked for school repairs as a result of Ford's campaign to scrap the cap-and-trade system. #ONPoli #ONTed #FordCutsHurt #ScarbTO #TOPoli
thestar.com/news/queenspar…
In July 2018 the Ford government cancelled the $100 million funding the @OntLiberal govt had earmarked for school repairs as a result of Ford's campaign to scrap the cap-and-trade system. #ONPoli #ONTed #FordCutsHurt #ScarbTO #TOPoli
thestar.com/news/queenspar…
#FordCutsTracker #5
In November the Ford government announced that it would be closing the child advocate office. The independent child and youth advocate said he learned about the cut through the media. #ONPoli #ScarbTO #FordCutsHurt
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
In November the Ford government announced that it would be closing the child advocate office. The independent child and youth advocate said he learned about the cut through the media. #ONPoli #ScarbTO #FordCutsHurt
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
#FordCutsTracker #6
In October Ontario’s financial watchdog said the Ford government’s decision to cancel the province’s cap-and-trade system will lead to a loss of $3-billion in revenue over the next four years. #ONpoli #TOpoli #FordCutsHurt #ScarbTO
theglobeandmail.com/politics/artic…
In October Ontario’s financial watchdog said the Ford government’s decision to cancel the province’s cap-and-trade system will lead to a loss of $3-billion in revenue over the next four years. #ONpoli #TOpoli #FordCutsHurt #ScarbTO
theglobeandmail.com/politics/artic…
#FordCutsTracker #7
@TDSB announced that 313 classes are being cut & 304 classes will run with many more students than usual because of provincial funding cuts that will boost class sizes and eliminate teaching jobs. #ONPoli #TOPoli #ScarbTO #FordCutsHurt
thestar.com/politics/provi…
@TDSB announced that 313 classes are being cut & 304 classes will run with many more students than usual because of provincial funding cuts that will boost class sizes and eliminate teaching jobs. #ONPoli #TOPoli #ScarbTO #FordCutsHurt
thestar.com/politics/provi…
#FordCutsTracker #8
After months of leaving Ontario's rape crisis centres in limbo, the Ford govt announced a $1M funding boost for them. Unfortunately, this falls short of the $4M needed & promised by the previous Liberal government. #ONPoli #ScarbTO
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
After months of leaving Ontario's rape crisis centres in limbo, the Ford govt announced a $1M funding boost for them. Unfortunately, this falls short of the $4M needed & promised by the previous Liberal government. #ONPoli #ScarbTO
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
#FordCutsTracker #9
The Ford govt, who repeatedly call themselves #ForThePeople, has cut funding for children & youth at risk by $84.5 million. This includes a $28M cut to 49 children’s aid societies in Ontario. #ONpoli #ScarbTO #TOPoli #FordCutsHurt
thestar.com/news/canada/20…
The Ford govt, who repeatedly call themselves #ForThePeople, has cut funding for children & youth at risk by $84.5 million. This includes a $28M cut to 49 children’s aid societies in Ontario. #ONpoli #ScarbTO #TOPoli #FordCutsHurt
thestar.com/news/canada/20…
#FordCutTracker #10
Ontario eliminates Indigenous Culture Fund, cuts millions for the arts. #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt #ScarbTO
ctvnews.ca/canada/ontario…
Ontario eliminates Indigenous Culture Fund, cuts millions for the arts. #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt #ScarbTO
ctvnews.ca/canada/ontario…
#FordCutsTracker #11
The Ford govt cut Ontario's free tuition program for low-income students. This program was an investment as it increased the opportunity for all Ontarians to access further education and career choices. #ONPoli #ScarbTO #FordCutsHurt
macleans.ca/news/ford-gove…
The Ford govt cut Ontario's free tuition program for low-income students. This program was an investment as it increased the opportunity for all Ontarians to access further education and career choices. #ONPoli #ScarbTO #FordCutsHurt
macleans.ca/news/ford-gove…
Students take Ford government to court over decision to allow opt-outs of certain fees. Groups say Ford's policies will cut funding for campus newspapers, sexual diversity offices, student legal aid clinics. #ONPoli #ScarbTO #TOPoli
#FordCutsTracker #12
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
#FordCutsTracker #12
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
#FordCutsTracker #13
The Ford government eliminated rent control rules for new or unoccupied buildings and flats. This will directly cause the cost of living to increase while Toronto already has a historically low vacancy rate. #ONPoli #TOpoli #ScarbTO
thestar.com/news/gta/2018/…
The Ford government eliminated rent control rules for new or unoccupied buildings and flats. This will directly cause the cost of living to increase while Toronto already has a historically low vacancy rate. #ONPoli #TOpoli #ScarbTO
thestar.com/news/gta/2018/…
#FordCutsTracker #14
The Ford govt removed a section from the Ticket Sales Act that capped resale prices at 50% of the original price. Thanks to this move, tickets to the Toronto Raptors’ games have reached as high as $60,000. #ONPoli #ScarbTO
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
The Ford govt removed a section from the Ticket Sales Act that capped resale prices at 50% of the original price. Thanks to this move, tickets to the Toronto Raptors’ games have reached as high as $60,000. #ONPoli #ScarbTO
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
#FordCutsTracker #15
The Ford gov is reducing the # of inspectors tasked with investigating workplace abuses. This is after the hiring freeze was put in place to stop the 175 new officer positions greenlight by the previous Liberal gov. #ONPoli #ScarbTO
thestar.com/politics/provi…
The Ford gov is reducing the # of inspectors tasked with investigating workplace abuses. This is after the hiring freeze was put in place to stop the 175 new officer positions greenlight by the previous Liberal gov. #ONPoli #ScarbTO
thestar.com/politics/provi…
#FordCutsTracker #16
"Here's everything the Doug Ford government cut in its first year in office" #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt #ScarbTO
nationalobserver.com/2019/06/07/new…
"Here's everything the Doug Ford government cut in its first year in office" #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt #ScarbTO
nationalobserver.com/2019/06/07/new…
#FordCutsTracker #17
York Region District School Board to axe 93 teaching positions and 159 courses at its 33 high schools amid cuts announced by the Ford government. #ONpoli #TOpoli #FordCutsHurt #ONTed
yorkregion.com/news-story/942…
York Region District School Board to axe 93 teaching positions and 159 courses at its 33 high schools amid cuts announced by the Ford government. #ONpoli #TOpoli #FordCutsHurt #ONTed
yorkregion.com/news-story/942…
#FordCutsTracker #18
1,453 high school students to lose 173 courses in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. This will affect classes in the arts, math, science, technology, physical education and English. #ONPoli #ScarbTO #FordCutsHurt #ONTed
cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…
1,453 high school students to lose 173 courses in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. This will affect classes in the arts, math, science, technology, physical education and English. #ONPoli #ScarbTO #FordCutsHurt #ONTed
cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…
#FordCutsTracker #19
The Ford government cut all funding to the Harmony Movement, causing them to shut down after 25 years of service. HM focused on providing diversity, equity, and inclusion education. #FordCutsHurt #ONpoli #ScarbTO
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
The Ford government cut all funding to the Harmony Movement, causing them to shut down after 25 years of service. HM focused on providing diversity, equity, and inclusion education. #FordCutsHurt #ONpoli #ScarbTO
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
#FordCutsTracker #20
The Ford government spent its first year slashing everything from healthcare to education to the environment and even the arts. Here’s a useful list of many of the cuts. #FordCutsHurt #ONPoli #ScarbTO
thestar.com/politics/provi…
The Ford government spent its first year slashing everything from healthcare to education to the environment and even the arts. Here’s a useful list of many of the cuts. #FordCutsHurt #ONPoli #ScarbTO
thestar.com/politics/provi…
#FordCutsTracker #21
The Ford government halted the implementation of a rule that would require doctors & nurses to inform public health units about each vaccination they administer to a child. #ONPoli #ScarbTO #ONhealth
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
The Ford government halted the implementation of a rule that would require doctors & nurses to inform public health units about each vaccination they administer to a child. #ONPoli #ScarbTO #ONhealth
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
#FordCutsTracker #22
The Ford government has cut all provincial funding to youth business organization Futurpreneur Canada, a national non-profit that supports young entrepreneurs. #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt #ScarbTO
theglobeandmail.com/business/small…
The Ford government has cut all provincial funding to youth business organization Futurpreneur Canada, a national non-profit that supports young entrepreneurs. #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt #ScarbTO
theglobeandmail.com/business/small…
#FordCutsTracker #23
The Ford government cancelled all electric and hydrogen vehicle incentive programs. #ONpoli #ScarbTO #FordCutsHurt
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
The Ford government cancelled all electric and hydrogen vehicle incentive programs. #ONpoli #ScarbTO #FordCutsHurt
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
#FordCutsTracker #24
24 teachers declared redundant by Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board will have to wait and see if other employment options with the board will emerge for the 2019-2020 school year. #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt #ONTed
saultstar.com/news/local-new…
24 teachers declared redundant by Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board will have to wait and see if other employment options with the board will emerge for the 2019-2020 school year. #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt #ONTed
saultstar.com/news/local-new…
#FordCutsTracker #25
The Ford government cuts $500,000 in funding from arts program for at-risk youth. #ONPoli #ScarbTO #FordCutsHurt #ONTed
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
The Ford government cuts $500,000 in funding from arts program for at-risk youth. #ONPoli #ScarbTO #FordCutsHurt #ONTed
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
#FordCutsTracker #26
"Ontario’s new class size means Toronto, York school boards forced to cut STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) classes." #ONPoli #ONTed #FordCutsHurt
thestar.com/politics/provi…
"Ontario’s new class size means Toronto, York school boards forced to cut STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) classes." #ONPoli #ONTed #FordCutsHurt
thestar.com/politics/provi…
#FordCutsTracker #27
"The North Bay Regional Health Centre could lose another 15 beds and 82 staff over the next five years if the provincial government does not reverse its plans for hospital funding," #ONPoli #ONHealth #FordCutsHurt
nugget.ca/news/local-new…
"The North Bay Regional Health Centre could lose another 15 beds and 82 staff over the next five years if the provincial government does not reverse its plans for hospital funding," #ONPoli #ONHealth #FordCutsHurt
nugget.ca/news/local-new…
#FordCutsTracker #28
“The North Bay Regional Health Centre could lose another 15 beds and 82 staff over the next five years if the provincial government does not reverse its plans for hospital funding.” #ONPoli #ONhealth #FordCutsHurt
nugget.ca/news/local-new…
“The North Bay Regional Health Centre could lose another 15 beds and 82 staff over the next five years if the provincial government does not reverse its plans for hospital funding.” #ONPoli #ONhealth #FordCutsHurt
nugget.ca/news/local-new…
#FordCutsTracker #29
"Ontario conservation authorities say the provincial government has cut their funding for flood management programs in half." #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
"Ontario conservation authorities say the provincial government has cut their funding for flood management programs in half." #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
#FordCutsTracker #30
Cuts from the Ford government will result in a $1.3 million gap for childcare services in Sudbury. This gap in funding will "likely be funded by taxpayers." These short-sighted cuts hurt deepest in the North. #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt
thesudburystar.com/news/local-new…
Cuts from the Ford government will result in a $1.3 million gap for childcare services in Sudbury. This gap in funding will "likely be funded by taxpayers." These short-sighted cuts hurt deepest in the North. #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt
thesudburystar.com/news/local-new…
#FordCutsTracker #31
“...the half-built site is still standing and the project’s owner and province remain locked in negotiations on compensation, despite promises from the (Ford) government that the decision would not cost taxpayers.” #ONpoli
thestar.com/ipolitics/prov…
“...the half-built site is still standing and the project’s owner and province remain locked in negotiations on compensation, despite promises from the (Ford) government that the decision would not cost taxpayers.” #ONpoli
thestar.com/ipolitics/prov…
#FordCutsTracker #32
"Province cuts promised $500k of funding for Windsor's homelessness programs" - This is heartbreaking. The Ford Conservatives' cuts go deepest in the North... this time affecting a marginalized population that needs our help. #ONPoli
cbc.ca/news/canada/wi…
"Province cuts promised $500k of funding for Windsor's homelessness programs" - This is heartbreaking. The Ford Conservatives' cuts go deepest in the North... this time affecting a marginalized population that needs our help. #ONPoli
cbc.ca/news/canada/wi…
#FordCutsTracker #33
"Ontario scraps affordable housing plan in Premier Ford’s riding, says developer deal ‘undervalued’ the land" #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…
"Ontario scraps affordable housing plan in Premier Ford’s riding, says developer deal ‘undervalued’ the land" #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…
#FordCutsTracker #34
Immigration and Refugee Board says 30% cuts to legal-aid funding from the Ford Conservatives will cause hearing delays. #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…
Immigration and Refugee Board says 30% cuts to legal-aid funding from the Ford Conservatives will cause hearing delays. #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…
#FordCutsTracker #35
"Thousands of new child cares spaces approved by the previous provincial government — including 3,049 in Toronto — may never get built due to the latest Ford government cuts." #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt
thestar.com/news/gta/2019/…
"Thousands of new child cares spaces approved by the previous provincial government — including 3,049 in Toronto — may never get built due to the latest Ford government cuts." #ONPoli #FordCutsHurt
thestar.com/news/gta/2019/…
#FordCutsTracker #36
"Hospital union predicts Kingston will lose 28 beds, 242 staff following cuts" #ONPoli #ONhealth #FordCutsHurt
thewhig.com/news/local-new…
"Hospital union predicts Kingston will lose 28 beds, 242 staff following cuts" #ONPoli #ONhealth #FordCutsHurt
thewhig.com/news/local-new…
#FordCutsTracker #36
The Ford government has cut $133 million to Ontario's legal aid system.. "many impoverished and marginalized Ontarians will now face prosecution, conviction, and the possibility of jail time without the assistance of a lawyer." #ONPoli
cbc.ca/news/opinion/l…
The Ford government has cut $133 million to Ontario's legal aid system.. "many impoverished and marginalized Ontarians will now face prosecution, conviction, and the possibility of jail time without the assistance of a lawyer." #ONPoli
cbc.ca/news/opinion/l…
