How Ford’s freedom of information changes could hide details of private jet purchase | Globalnews.ca The province took possession of a second-hand plane last week but was forced into a reversal by Sunday morning due to sustained public backlash.

NEW: The Ford government’s changes to freedom of information laws could leave key questions about the purchase of a private jet unanswered, as critics argue the Progressive Conservatives are rewriting legislation to “protect the king.” #OnPoli
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WATCH: Doug Ford reveals there are six inmates currently on the run in Ontario, backing his solicitor general for doing a "great job" on jail expansion capacity. #Onpoli

6 Ontario jail inmates currently on the run after accidental release, Ford reveals | Globalnews.ca On Tuesday, Doug Ford volunteered the fact there are currently six inmates at large in the province, promising to improve a wave of accidental releases in the province.

NEW: Almost unprompted today, Doug Ford volunteered new, key information about the accidental release of inmates.

The premier revealed there are currently six jail inmates on the run in the province. #Onpoli globalnews.ca/news/1181102...

Ford says it wasn’t a mistake to buy jet, citing ‘terrifying’ flights up north | Globalnews.ca The premier insisted it wasn't a mistake to buy the plane but said he would stick to his plan to sell it, despite being 'inundated' with calls telling him to keep it.

NEW: Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he’s been “inundated” by calls from people telling him to “keep the damn plane,” as the government looks to urgently sell the $28.9 million jet it quietly acquired last week.

Critics say it is a "pity party." #OnPoli
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‘Unacceptable’ when jail, court staff accidentally release inmates: Ont. solicitor general | Globalnews.ca Michael Kerzner now says it is the fault of staff at jails and courts when inmates are improperly released and sometimes lost for months at a time.

Yesterday, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner said the Ontario Liberals accidentally released "almost 250" inmates.

Tellingly, though, his office will not give us the date range for those figures or the data they're referencing. #Onpoli
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Ontario solicitor general apologizes for ‘imprecise’ answers on inmate releases | Globalnews.ca Solicitor General Michael Kerzner told MPPs last week inmates are 'immediately' re-apprehended when they're released by mistake, something documents show isn't true.

Understand the Ontario Liberals were planning to stand on a point of order and claim contempt of parliament for inaccurate answers on accidental inmate releases before Solicitor General Michael Kerzner apologized yesterday and corrected the record. #OnPoli
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WATCH: The Ford government's solicitor general and associate solicitor general apologize to MPPs for repeatedly and incorrectly telling them wrongly released inmates are immediately reapprehended #OnPoli

Former Ontario councillor demands sexual misconduct report expunged after new details emerge | Globalnews.ca Former Brampton Coun. Gurpreet Dhillon was accused of sexual misconduct in early 2020. He says the complainant in that case has since withdrawn her allegation.

NEW: A former councillor has written to the city demanding that a report regarding an allegation of sexual misconduct be expunged, arguing it has been kept online to discredit him, years after the complainant appears to have withdrawn her claim. #Onpoli
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Ontario’s solicitor general blames jail, courts staff for accidentally releasing inmates | Globalnews.ca Michael Kerzner now says it is the fault of staff at jails and courts when inmates are improperly released and sometimes lost for months at a time.

NEW: Under questioning today, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner appeared to blame jails and court staff for the accidental release of inmates.

He did not correct the record from last week, when he offered the wrong information about the releases. #OnPoli
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Doug Ford says it is ‘not the time to purchase a plane,’ as government scrambles to sell | Globalnews.ca The premier's office originally said the government purchased the pre-owned Challenger 650 last week to transport Premier Doug Ford across the country and into the United States.

UPDATED: Ontario Premier Doug Ford admits that "this was not the time to purchase a plane," as his government scrambles to try and sell off the $28.5 million private jet it bought. #OnPoli
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Ford government acknowledges backlash forcing it to sell premier’s jet | Globalnews.ca The premier's office originally said the government purchased the pre-owned Challenger 650 last week to transport Premier Doug Ford across the country and into the United States.

NEW: This morning in question period, the Ford government is acknowledging it is the strength of public backlash that is forcing it to sell a jet bought for the premier to use. #Onpoli
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Solicitor general’s office notified when inmates are improperly released in Ontario | Globalnews.ca Jails run by the Ford government have released more than 150 inmates by mistake in the past five years, something the solicitor general vowed to 'get to the bottom' of.

Ontario Liberals grilling Solicitor General Michael Kerzner on his changing explanation for accidental release of inmates.

Solicitor general has come armed this week with statistics from before 2018, and appears to blame jail and court staff. #OnPoli
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Solicitor general’s office notified when inmates are improperly released in Ontario | Globalnews.ca Jails run by the Ford government have released more than 150 inmates by mistake in the past five years, something the solicitor general vowed to 'get to the bottom' of.

NEW: The accidental release of inmates triggers a notification to the Ontario's Ministry of the Solicitor General, according to an official, raising questions over why the government is only now pledging to “get to the bottom” of the issue. #onpoli
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Part 2: #OnPoli

This week on Focus Ontario:

How jails run by the Ford government accidentally released more than 150 inmates, and then lost some of them for months.

Plus, how the government's explanation keeps shifting. #OnPoli

And just like that, the Ford government has reversed its plan to buy a private jet nicknamed the “gravy plane” by critics.

Except, the statement suggests the purchase has gone through and that now the government is trying to sell the plane on. #OnPoli

Ontario education minister considering social media ban for under 16s | Globalnews.ca In an interview with Focus Ontario to discuss his overhaul of school board governance, Minister Paul Calandra said the government is planning the next wave of reforms.

NEW: Ontario’s education minister is considering a total, province-wide prohibition on cellphones in elementary and high schools, along with a potential social media ban for children under the age of 16. #OnPoli
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Mayor, transport minister promise not to hike Toronto transit fares during World Cup - Toronto | Globalnews.ca Travel to and from some soccer stadiums in the United States on matchdays is raising concerns for travelling fans, as local agencies hike the cost of a ticket.

NEW: A train ticket to the World Cup stadium to watch Scotland play will cost you 80 USD. In New York, you're looking at 150 USD.

But Toronto has promised not to raise its fares (from below $4) during the soccer tournament. #Topoli
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Ontario to bypass public hearings on FOI overhaul that will hide premier’s phone logs | Globalnews.ca Weeks after tabling the budget, the government has decided to speed its central financial plan and two other pieces of legislation past the traditional process.

NEW: The province will fast-track its controversial changes to FOI laws, bypassing public hearings over its plan to shield the premier, his cabinet and their staff from scrutiny.

The move comes despite a relatively light legislative agenda. #Onpoli

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You'll be shocked to learn the text of the tweet is based on the article. The jet is pre-owned and second hand, it's a relevant detail, as is the price which is front and cente, including in the HL

Repeat emphasis? The word appears once in the story.

Ford government spending $28.9M on private jet for premier | Globalnews.ca The Premier's Office confirmed the government is buying a pre-owned Challenger 650 to enable 'certain, flexible, secure and confidential travel' to destinations across the country.

NEW: The Ford government has purchased a second-hand private jet for the premier.

Critics are calling it the gravy plane. #OnPoli
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So happy to hear that! It was so fun to write, to head back to 2016. Hope it's as fun to read

Some Ontario inmates missing for months, despite minister claiming immediate reprehension | Globalnews.ca After Global News revealed jails in Ontario had accidentally released more than 150 inmates over the past five years, the government vowed to 'get to the bottom' of the issue.

NEW: Yesterday, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner repeatedly said that accidentally released inmates are returned to jail "immediately."

We've got documents, however, that show some were still missing months after they were mistakenly let go. #OnPoli
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Ford ‘furious’ jails run by his government are accidentally releasing inmates | Globalnews.ca Documents obtained by Global News revealed provincially-run jails are routinely releasing inmates in error, something the solicitor general was briefed on.

NEW: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is 'furious' jails run by his government are accidentally releasing inmates.

The premier said it was "unacceptable" but that his solicitor general was doing an "incredible" job. #Onpoli
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Tunnelling begins for signature Ontario Line subway project in Toronto - Toronto | Globalnews.ca Premier Doug Ford, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and a series of politicians and officials gathered at the site of the Ontario Line's southern terminus to mark the occasion.

NEW: Tunnelling is officially underway for the Ford government’s signature Ontario Line subway project, sending two tunnel boring machines from Exhibition Place toward the Don Valley Parkway. #Onpoli #ToPoli globalnews.ca/news/1180450...

Hibernian Heroes: Celebrating the 2016 Scottish Cup Victory Join us for an evening of stories and memories from the greatest Hibs team in a generation.

Great to be on the Long Bangers #Hibs phone in yesterday talking about my new book Hibernian Heroes - as well as how bad (or good) the current team managed by David Gray is.

If you listen to the podcast, there's a promo code in there for the launch event.
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After we revealed Ontario's jails are accidentally releasing inmates, the Ontario Liberals are giving out Doug Ford themed get out of jail free cards at the legislature #OnPoli

We've had these documents for well over a month. Some for longer. But going through them and doing the work takes time.

WATCH: Solicitor General Michael Kerzner admits "too many" inmates are being accidentally released in Ontario.

He stayed to answer some questions, but didn't say what Ontario's doing about it. #OnPoli