1. Premier’s Stance on Fourplexes:

• Premier Doug Ford expresses opposition to building fourplexes in residential areas, particularly objecting to four-storey “towers.”
• He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between integrating units into existing houses versus constructing tall structures in communities.

2. Ontario’s Leading Role in Cottage Prices:

• Royal LePage predicts a surge in cottage prices across Ontario, indicating a trend likely to lead nationally.

3. Federal Threat to Withhold Funding:

• Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser warns Ontario of potential funding withholding if housing targets are not met.
• Ontario pledged to deliver 19,660 affordable housing units by 2028, but current projections fall short.

4. Secrecy Surrounding Health Violations:

• Names of physicians and facilities found violating health service regulations are kept confidential by the government.
• Critics argue lack of transparency undermines trust in the healthcare system and hinders accountability.

5. Details on New Provincial Park:

• Ontario reveals preliminary plans for Bigwind Lake Provincial Park, proposing boundary expansion, potential name change, and integrated trail systems.

6. Development Plans for Ontario Place Waterfront:

• Previous plans to fill parts of Lake Ontario near Ontario Place are scrapped by the Ford government.
• Instead, emphasis is placed on expanding public realm space, constructing new facilities, and enhancing recreational amenities.

7. Highway 413 Environmental Assessment Agreement:

• Ontario and the federal government agree to cancel the environmental impact study for Highway 413, a flagship project for Premier Ford.
• The move signals progress in resolving contentious issues related to the proposed highway.

8. Proposed Class Action Against Basic Income Program Termination:

• The Ford government faces a $200 million proposed class-action lawsuit for prematurely ending a basic income pilot project in three Ontario cities.
• Critics argue the program’s cancellation had devastating effects on low-income earners, highlighting ongoing legal challenges.

Conclusion: From debates over housing policies to environmental assessments and legal battles, the week at Queen’s Park showcases a spectrum of issues shaping Ontario’s landscape. With tensions between federal and provincial entities and ongoing policy discussions, the province remains at the forefront of national attention.