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Weekly Digest Ottawa Mar 23 - Mar 29, 2026

주간 다이제스트 — 오타와 (2026-03-23 ~ 2026-03-29)

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  1. 온타리오 2026 예산: 2026–27 회계연도 적자 138억 달러 전망, 균형예산 목표 2028년으로 연기, Protect Ontario 기금 중 40억 달러를 투자 펀드로 전환, 중소기업 세율을 3.2%→2.2%로(3년간) 인하.
  2. 신규주택에 대한 1년 HST 감면 4월 1일 시행: 주정부 몫 면제로 100만 달러 미만 주택은 최대 약 13만 달러 혜택, 150만 달러까지 부분 적용 — 재무장관은 "1년 세일"이라고 설명.
  3. 온타리오, 가정간호에 추가 11억 달러 투입(향후 수년간 총 약 60억 달러 계획) — 2028년까지 58,000개 장기요양 침대 목표 달성은 어려울 수 있다고 밝혔으며 현재 약 26,000개가 개시/공사/승인 상태.
  4. 주택 건설 전망 하향: 2025–28 신규 착공 전망이 31만5천호에서 27만6,900호로 하향, 2026년 착공은 64,800호로 예상 — 2031년 150만채 목표 달성 불투명.
  5. LCBO 현대화로 주 수입 감소: 제품 마진 인하와 지방 생산자 세금 감면에 2억 달러 지출, 2025–26 LCBO 수입은 17억 달러로 하향 전망, 주류세 수입은 2억6,200만 달러로 급감.
  6. 정보공개권 논란 확대: 포드 정부가 장관·수석 직원·총리의 정보공개 제외를 소급 적용하려 하자 여론의 반발(60% 반대), 개인정보보호 담당관은 사전 협의가 없었다고 경고.
  7. Metrolinx, 봄부터 GO Transit·UP Express에 바디캠·대시캠 도입 예정 — 안전사건·단속 시 녹화, 녹화 시 LED·음향으로 알리고 엄격한 프라이버시 정책 적용.
  8. 토론토, 혹독한 겨울 피해로 3차 포트홀(웅덩이) 긴급 복구 착수: 올해 이미 75,000개 포트홀 보수, 도로복구 예산이 2022년 대비 34% 증가해 포트홀 예산 $6.2M 배정, AI로 수리 우선순위 지정.
  9. 3월 27일 토론토 도심 건설현장 옥상 화재에서 프로판 통 파열로 폭발음·연기 발생, 리치몬드·존 인근 도로 통제, 화재 진압 후 부상자 보고는 없음, 조사 중.
  10. 하이파크(High Park) 벚꽃은 아직 몇 주 남음(중·하순에 절정 예상), 절정은 보통 4월 말5월에 410일 지속, 성수기에는 차량 통제 실시.
  11. 라과디아 활주로 충돌로 순직한 두 비행기 조종사(매켄지 건더, 24세 / 앙투안 포레스트, 30세)의 유해가 캐나다로 이송됨; NTSB 조사 진행 중, 40명 이상 치료, 조종사 2명 사망.
  12. 세인트캐서린스에서 SUV가 GO버스를 들이받아 6명(영아 포함) 병원 이송; 56세 운전자(오메미 출신)는 음주운전 혐의로 기소.
  13. 오타와: 학교 보행 안내원(Peter Clark) 교통사고 사망 사건 관련 19세 용의자 체포 — 수사가 계속 진행 중.
  14. 토론토 동부 Gamble & Donlands 인근에서 27세 남성 Ahmed Hassan Asif가 칼에 찔려 사망, 용의자 도주, 흰색 차량 압수, 목격자 제보 요청.
  15. 매튜 알토프(Matthew Althorpe)에게 백인우월 단체 관련 선전물 제작으로 20년 형 선고 — 그의 글이 최소 6건의 테러에 영감을 주었다고 판단됨; 가석방 신청은 10년 후 가능.
  16. 구람리트 시드후(Guramrit Sidhu), 미 연방법원에서 캐나다로 약 1,500만~1,700만 달러 규모의 메스암페타민·코카인 밀수 조직 관련 유죄 인정 — 최소 20년형 가능, 선고는 7월 9일.
  17. OPP, 신분증 위조 관련 용의자 수배: 2025년 11–12월 피해자 명의로 위조 신분증이 만들어져 뉴 테컴세스 주(ON) 은행에서 신용카드 개설 후 BC Surrey에서 고급차량 구매에 사용된 정황.
  18. Humber 폴리테크닉은 자발적 퇴직 프로그램으로 부족한 예산을 메우지 못해 정규 해고 진행 예정 — 온타리오 대학·칼리지는 국제학생 수 감소로 재정 압박.
  19. 폴드 주수상과 보건장관은 일부 슈퍼바이즈드 소비 시설(주사실) 폐쇄를 옹호하며 HART 허브를 확대할 계획이라지만 현장 의료진·옹호단체는 폐쇄 시 과다복용 사망 증가 우려를 제기.
  20. 온타리오, 간호사 실무자(NP) 관련 연방 지침의 4월 1일 기한을 맞추지 못함 — 장관은 향후 준수하겠다고 했지만 연방 지침에 불만을 표시.
  21. Queen’s Park에 OSAP 반대 대규모 시위 예고: 학생 보조 구조 개편으로 학생 부담 증가 우려, 과거 시위에서 기물 파손 및 체포 사례 발생해 경고 발령.
  22. Pride 단체들(Pride Toronto, Fierté Montréal, Vancouver Pride) 연방에 3년간 총 900만 달러 지원 요청 — 공연자 보수·안전·인프라 비용 부담 완화 목적.
  23. 런던시(London, Ont.) 버스 이용객이 거의 200만 건 감소(19.2M → 17.5M) — 해외 학생 정원 제한이 주요 원인으로 지목됨.
  24. 토론토 스타디움 월드컵 준비: BMO Field에 임시 좌석 17,000석 추가해 총 45,000석 확보, 신규 잔디·호스피탈리티 확충, 공사 비용 총 3.8억 달러, FIFA에 5월 13일 인도 예정.
  25. 토론토 랩터스의 스코티 반즈(Scottie Barnes)가 3/27 경기에서 23점·12어시스트·6리바운드로 팀을 119–106 승리로 이끌며 시즌 27번째 더블더블을 기록.
  26. 토론토 블루제이스, 단장 Ross Atkins(계약 2031년까지)과 감독 John Schneider(2028년까지) 재계약 체결.
  27. 미시소가 가정 화재: Mirage Place의 주택에서 한 명이 사망 상태로 발견됨; 집주인들은 해외에 있었음; 화재 원인과 사망 경위는 소방 조사 중.
  28. Georgian Bay 빙붕 분리 사건: 여러 명의 낚시꾼이 구조 헬기로 구조(3/8); Owen Sound 부시장 일부 구조비를 체험자에게 청구하자고 제안 — 반대 의견도 있음(도움 요청 위축 우려).
  29. 주정부가 SkyDome Act(2002)를 폐지하고 Rogers Centre 남쪽 305 Bremner Blvd 부지의 개발 제한을 완화하려 함 — 향후 활용 방안(판매 포함)을 검토 중.
  30. 연방 에너지 혁신 프로그램을 통해 탄소 포집·태양광·스마트 그리드 프로젝트에 2,890만 달러 지원 결정 — 탄소 포집 프로젝트에 가장 큰 몫.

출처 기사 (50)

Raptors sign guard Fultz to 10-day contract

The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Markelle Fultz to a 10-day contract, the NBA club announced Monday.

Sports Mar 23, 2026

Doug Ford’s cellphone records under spotlight ahead of transparency law changes

As Ontario MPPs return from the winter break, opposition leaders are attacking Premier Doug Ford's efforts to shield himself, his cabinet and staff from transparency rules.

Politics Mar 23, 2026

Ontario education minister promises ‘significant change’ still coming to school boards

Education Minister Paul Calandra, however, said he won't use the notwithstanding clause if he moves to eliminate trustees in Ontario.

Canada Mar 23, 2026

Arson charge laid against Ontario man after domestic dispute: OPP

According to police, the name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim due to the domestic nature of the incident. 

Crime Mar 23, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays extend general manager Ross Atkins, manager John Schneider

The Toronto Blue Jays locked in their leadership group Monday with extensions for General Manager Ross Atkins and Manager John Schneider.

Sports Mar 23, 2026

Ontario man charged after GO bus crash sends six, including baby, to hospital

Niagara Regional Police say the crash happened in the north end of St. Catharines, in the area of North Service Road and YMCA Drive, just off the Queen Elizabeth Way highway.

Canada Mar 23, 2026

Ford accuses FOI watchdog of ‘politicizing’ transparency clamp-down

The government is facing pushback, including from the IPC, over its plan to give political staff and government ministers near total immunity from transparency requests.

Politics Mar 24, 2026

Catholic priest in Oakville, Ont. faces sex assault charge

Investigators say they're concerned the man may have additional victims and are asking anyone who may have been victimized by D'Sa to contact police. 

Crime Mar 24, 2026

Friends of murdered teen decry killer’s temporary absences, call for reform

The friends of a 14-year-old boy who was sexually assaulted and murdered 40 years ago are calling for reforms after his killer was granted three unescorted temporary absences.

Canada Mar 24, 2026

Toronto Stadium upgrades for World Cup unveiled

Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment chief operating officer Nick Eaves says Toronto Stadium will outshine its small size when it hosts matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sports Mar 24, 2026

Man arrested after Ottawa school crossing guard’s death in hit and run

Ottawa police say a 19-year-old has been arrested, though the investigation into the hit-and-run is still ongoing and more information will be provided when available.

Crime Mar 24, 2026

Canada’s Pride festivals ask feds for $9M over 3 years to help with rising costs

The funding being requested is for on rising infrastructure costs, bringing in talent and the pullback of corporate sponsors and would be distributed across 200 Pride festivals.

Perspectives Mar 24, 2026

Ontario legislature expecting thousands of students to descend for OSAP protest

Masses of students are expected to protest at Queen's Park tomorrow as Premier Doug Ford pushes for changes to a grant program that helps Ontario students manage education costs.

Politics Mar 24, 2026

Watchdog urges Ontario to drop transparency overhaul before the ‘ink is dry’

Information and Privacy Commissioner Patricia Kosseim said nobody in Premier Doug Ford's government consulted with her office before unveiling changes to privacy laws.

Politics Mar 24, 2026

Family of Vaughan woman killed in mob-related hit awaits murder suspect’s extradition

"I never thought I'd see the day. I didn't think this was going to happen," said Mila's mother, Elvira Barberi.

Crime Mar 25, 2026

Oshawa man arrested after allegedly trying to conceal hit and run: police

An Oshawa man has been charged after a Markham hit-and-run seriously injured a pedestrian, with police alleging he tried to cover it up.

Crime Mar 25, 2026

Premier Doug Ford, health minister defend supervised consumption site closures

This came after the province forced the closure of nine other such sites last year that it deemed were too close to schools and daycares.

Health Mar 25, 2026

Humber Polytechnic to proceed with layoffs after voluntary exit program falls short

Humber Polytechnic says layoffs have begun after a voluntary exit program failed to close a budget gap, as financial pressures mount across Ontario’s college sector.

Canada Mar 25, 2026

Majority oppose Ontario’s freedom of information clampdown, new poll finds

Research conducted by Abacus Data on behalf of CUPE found just 24 per cent of those asked support the new changes, while 60 per cent are against them.

Politics Mar 25, 2026

Pilot killed in Air Canada crash shared ‘love for coffee,’ Ontario cafe owner recalls

The coffee roastery set up a portrait of Mackenzie Gunther and a card for people to sign, whether they knew the pilot personally or not.

Canada Mar 25, 2026

Ontario not satisfied with federal nurse practitioner clarity it requested

The federal government had set an April 1 deadline for provinces to have a policy in place to fund all medically necessary services from nurse practitioners.

Health Mar 25, 2026

Anglers pulled from Georgian Bay ice shelf could face bill for rescue

Owen Sound council will vote on the deputy mayor's motion on April 13, which will ask city staff to prepare a report on billing the anglers rescued.

Canada Mar 25, 2026

OHL commissioner pitching cities on expansion teams as league looks to grow

The commissioner of the Ontario Hockey League is pitching municipalities on expansion teams as the league looks to 'capitalize on opportunities for growth.'

Sports Mar 25, 2026

Unknown person found dead in Ontario house fire while residents out of country

One person is dead after a Mississauga house fire possibly linked to an explosion, with investigators saying no one should have been inside.

Fire Mar 25, 2026

Ford government planning to waive HST on new homes for 1 year

Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is expected to announce that the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax will be removed for anyone buying a newly constructed home.

Economy Mar 25, 2026

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at N.Y. airport are repatriated to Canada

Pilots carried the casket of first officer Mackenzie Gunther off a plane in Ottawa on Thursday afternoon. Capt. Antoine Forest's body was then flown to Montreal.

Canada Mar 26, 2026

Ontario to boost home care funding, may miss long-term care bed goal

The funding boost for home care is part of Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy's 2026 budget that projects a $13.8 billion deficit for the upcoming fiscal year.

Health Mar 26, 2026

Ontario’s battered housing sector revises its projections down again

As part of its 2022 re-election campaign, the Ford government promised it would solve Ontario’s housing crisis by ramping up the construction of new homes. 

Canada Mar 26, 2026

Public revenue from alcohol sales drops in Ontario amid LCBO modernization

According to the 2026 budget, Ontario will spend $200 million to reduce the markup for products at the LCBO, alongside reducing taxes for local producers.

Economy Mar 26, 2026

Ontario moves to cancel SkyDome Act to free up downtown land. It’s not yet clear why

Directly south of the Rogers Centre, at 305 Bremner Boulevard, sits a section of land owned by the Ontario government and currently used as parking by the baseball stadium.

Canada Mar 26, 2026

OPP seek suspect after alleged identity fraud used to buy luxury vehicle in B.C.

Police say a suspect has used a fraudulent piece of ID in Ontario and B.C., to purchase a luxury vehicle. They are urging the public to help identify a suspect.

Crime Mar 26, 2026

Waiting for Toronto’s cherry blossoms? What to expect as bloom season approaches

With High Park’s cherry blossoms still in early stages, attention is turning to when peak bloom will arrive and how visitors can prepare.

Canada Mar 26, 2026

‘We are coming for you’: Toronto police urge fatal stabbing suspect to come forward

Toronto police say a 27-year-old man was fatally stabbed behind a residential building near Donlands Avenue, marking the city’s fifth homicide of 2026.

Crime Mar 26, 2026

4 European nations begin quest to play Canada in Toronto World Cup match

Italy are under pressure to avoid failing to qualify for soccer’s biggest event for a third consecutive time after being eliminated by Sweden in 2017 and North Macedonia in 2022.

Canada Mar 26, 2026

Rangers eliminated from playoff contention

J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers expected big things when they broke training camp back in the fall.

Sports Mar 26, 2026

Ford government runs deeper deficit, punts budget balance amid pessimistic outlook

As the finance minister tabled the 2026 provincial budget on Thursday, he warned that geopolitical change has "reached our shores," requiring the province to spill more red ink. 

Politics Mar 26, 2026

Ottawa to contribute $29M to carbon capture, renewable energy projects

The money is coming from Canada's Energy Innovation Program, which the federal government says promotes clean tech and looks to keep Canadian energy reliable and competitive.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

Barnes leads Raptors past Pelicans 119-106

Scottie Barnes had a double-double as the Toronto Raptors routed the New Orleans Pelicans 119-106 on Friday.

Sports Mar 27, 2026

Explosions from building rooftop fire shut down streets in downtown Toronto

Toronto police say a fire at a downtown construction site sparked reports of explosions and falling debris Friday evening, forcing road closures in the area.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

Ontario finance minister says HST rebate won’t be extended: ‘This is a one-year sale’

The marquee feature of the 2026 Ontario budget was a tax break for any homebuyer looking to purchase a newly built house or pre-construction condo. 

Canada Mar 27, 2026

Ontario man sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to terrorism charges

At a January sentencing hearing, Althorpe stated that he regretted his past actions and renounced his extremist beliefs. His defence lawyer requested a sentence of 12 to 14 years.

Crime Mar 27, 2026

Body-worn cameras, dashcams coming to GO Transit, Metrolinx announces

Metrolinx says it will introduce body-worn and dash cameras this spring to boost safety and accountability across GO Transit and UP Express.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

More than 400K people on Ontario’s sunshine salaries list, OPG highest earners

All five of the province's top earners worked for Ontario Power Generation, while health-care executives and the public pension board also made the top 10.

Politics Mar 27, 2026

Ontario man pleads guilty to trafficking US$17M of meth, cocaine into Canada

A Brampton, Ont., man may spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking up to US$17 million worth of meth and cocaine into Canada.

Crime Mar 27, 2026

London loses nearly 2M bus riders as student cap hits Ontario transit agencies

Bus ridership in London, Ont., decreased by nearly two million riders last year with fewer international students in the province, the city's transit agency says.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

Trial date set for man facing charges in deadly Ontario boat crash

A trial date has been set for an Ontario man facing 12 charges in connection with a fatal May long weekend boat crash two years ago.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

Italy, Bosnia to play for right to face Canada in Toronto World Cup match

Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. Now the four-time champion needs to win one more to avoid failing to qualify for a third straight time.

Canada Mar 27, 2026

‘Brutal winter’ leaves Toronto roads battered as city launches 3rd pothole blitz

Toronto has launched its third pothole repair blitz of the year as Mayor Olivia Chow says crews are working to catch up after a harsh winter and fluctuating temperatures.

Canada Mar 28, 2026

Swiss Army Barnes does it all for Raptors

Scottie Barnes is, theoretically, a power forward. But 73 games into the Toronto Raptors season, he's played extended time at every position.

Sports Mar 28, 2026

Ford government says U.S. tariff threat to crush economy ‘didn’t materialize’

Despite fearing tariffs would keep Ontario's economic growth to less than one per cent, the province has defied expectations in a budget still filled with red ink.

General Mar 28, 2026