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flag Ontario's $2.5B Skills Fund faces scrutiny over unequal grants, with officials defending its fairness despite allegations of political bias.

flag Ontario Labour Minister David Piccini received a standing ovation at the Empire Club amid ongoing scrutiny of the $2.5 billion Skills Development Fund, which faces criticism over transparency and fairness. flag An auditor general’s report found inconsistent allocations, with low-scoring applications approved while higher-scoring ones were rejected. flag Union leader Joseph Mancinelli defended the fund, denying political favoritism and calling accusations of corruption baseless. flag NDP leader Marit Stiles cited controversial grants to firms with ties to Premier Doug Ford’s allies, while opposition parties and some right-leaning voices question the use of taxpayer money. flag Piccini emphasized efforts to improve accessibility for less experienced applicants.

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