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Ford Stands by Piccini Amid Skills Development Fund Controversy

Ontario's auditor general found this month that more than 60 lower-scoring applicants were approved for the province's Skills Development Fund after they hired a lobbyist. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has declared he will not dismiss Labour Minister David Piccini, despite mounting criticism over the province’s $2.5‑billion Skills Development Fund. The controversy follows a scathing report from Ontario’s auditor general, which found the program was not “fair, transparent or accountable.” The report revealed that many lower‑scoring applicants were approved for funding after hiring lobbyists, while groups tied to Progressive Conservative donors received a significant share of grants. Opposition parties at Queen’s Park have called for Piccini’s resignation, accusing the Ford government of turning the fund into a political slush pool. Ford, however, defended his minister, insisting that the program has helped thousands of workers access training opportunities and that Piccini will r...
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Gaza Strip Airstrikes: A Tragic Toll

 

On Thursday, Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people across the Gaza Strip. The strikes targeted Hamas security officers and an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone. Among the casualties were three children and two senior Hamas police officers. 

The strikes have exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of displaced people are seeking shelter. The ongoing conflict has led to widespread destruction and significant loss of life, with over 45,000 Palestinians killed since the war began. The international community continues to call for a ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

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