Read the storyHow Ontario taxpayers likely lost almost $10 million on COVID-19 tests they’ll never see: Second in the Hidden Influence seriesAt the urging of a team of conservative lobbyists, Ontario signed an $80-million deal to buy COVID-19 tests that hadn’t been approved or independently validated. Read the storyThey were the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic: So how did Ontario’s for-profit long-term-care homes manage to secure so many of their business goals? : Third in the Hidden Influence seriesInvestment-backed long-term-care giants in Ontario have overseen some of the worst death rates in the province from COVID-19. But they’ve also been able to achieve almost all of their business goals throughout the pandemic, thanks in no small part, a Star analysis shows, to an all-star team of conservative lobbyists. Read the storyFind these stories about lobbying, and more, at thestar.com/lobbyingRead more from Richard WarnicaRead more about:

Source: thestar July 15, 2021 15:00 UTC