Unpublished Newswire

The leaders of Ontario’s NDP and Liberal party say now that the threat of tariffs from the U.S. is on hold for at least a month, it’s time for the election campaign to focus on provincial policy.NDP Leader Marit Stiles is in Ottawa today and is promising to spend more money in the education system, hiring more staff, supporting students with disabilities, adding $830-million per year for school repairs, and creating a universal school food program.

Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says the new “fentanyl czar” position Canada is creating after a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump will be a commanding role to coordinate a national campaign against illegal production and distribution of the deadly opioid.“This new fentanyl czar position is one that will transcend any one part of the government will pull together a full Canadian national response between our provinces, our police of local jurisdiction, and work with our American authorities,” Mr. McGuinty told CNN in an interview Tuesday.