Ontario legislature resumes after five-month break

Ontario legislature resumes in Toronto Monday, after the longest break in nearly 25 years.

Members of Provincial Parliament will return following a five-month break.

Politicians normally head back for the fall session in early September but the house did not sit during the federal election campaign.

Premier Doug Ford’s government is promising to strike a new tone after months of public backlash and negative headlines mostly due to funding cuts and the court battle against the federal carbon tax.

The Progressive Conservative House Leader says the plan is to dial down on partisan squabbles and regular standing ovations.

Paul Calandra says the government will be focusing on issues like animal welfare, Ontario’s finances, and mental health supports.