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Author: Isaac Callan
Publication Date: February 23, 2026 - 16:54
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‘It’s not a freebie’: Ford government defends OSAP changes as opposition continues
February 23, 2026
Premier Doug Ford said OSAP "is not a freebie anymore" and that "money doesn't grow on trees" as opposition to his student loan changes continues to bubble.
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Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Wendy Stephanson, City Manager, will respond to media questions during a brief recess at Wednesday's Council meeting.
The following subject-matter experts will be available to answer questions:
Debbie Stewart, General Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Clara Freire, General Manager, Community and Social Services
Residents will be able to watch the media availability on the Ottawa City Council YouTube channel.
When: Wednesday, March 11 Time: During a brief recess (timing subject to change)
March 9, 2026 - 16:47 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
It's the second time in a week a man has been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police for making threats against Premier Doug Ford.
March 9, 2026 - 16:39 | Sean Previl | Global News - Ottawa
OTTAWA — The G7 finance ministers met on Monday to discuss the potential release of emergency oil reserves amid soaring prices due to the Iranian conflict but stopped short of providing that relief.
“We will continue to closely monitor the situation and developments in the energy markets and will meet as needed to exchange information and to coordinate within the G7 and with international partners,” said a statement, following the meeting.
“We stand ready to take necessary measures, including to support global supply of energy such as stockpile release.”
Oil prices have continued...
March 9, 2026 - 16:39 | Jordan Gowling | National Post
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