Jack Hauen

Jack Hauen has been covering Queen’s Park since 2019. Beats near to his heart include housing, transportation, municipalities, health and the environment. He especially enjoys using freedom of information requests to cause problems. Before helping launch the Trillium he worked at Queen’s Park Briefing, the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, and the National Post.

Recent Work by Jack

Ford government rezoned developer-owned golf club in the Greenbelt after request from PC appointee

Now-reversed changes were made at the behest of Quinto Annibale, on behalf of a golf course owned by several prominent developers

Nov 1, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

'They never want us to speak': NDP volunteers, execs, former MPPs oppose tossing Jama

At least two former NDP MPPs have spoken out against Jama's removal from caucus

Oct 25, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

'Are we developing an Urban Flooding Policy?' emails reveal confusion in minister's office

After a years-long back-and-forth, the government has now convened an urban flooding working group.

Oct 14, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

$Ontario's rental enforcement unit investigates a fraction of calls received$

Ontario's rental enforcement unit investigates a fraction of calls received

The Rental Housing and Enforcement Unit only investigated 219 out of the 16,394 calls it got in 2022–23

Oct 4, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Stiles the latest to call for more investigation into Greenbelt

Opposition parties at Queen's Park still pressing on Greenbelt, while some city councils wonder about their boundary expansions

Sep 28, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

Greenbelt controversy looms over Ford's plowing match appearance

Opposition party leaders made sure to chastise government over scandal; premier on hand for event opening in neighbouring Dufferin County

Sep 19, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Nurse shortage on agenda for upcoming health summit in P.E.I.

Charlottetown will host health ministers for talks on Oct. 11 and 12

Sep 18, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

EXCLUSIVE — Majority of Ontarians think Greenbelt swaps were 'corrupt': poll

Nearly three-quarters want the RCMP to investigate

Aug 31, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

Regional facilitators to be appointed by Sept. 11, minister says

Facilitators could decide Simcoe County's fate, as well as several other regions in the province

Aug 22, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Ford expands strong mayor powers, pledges cash for housing targets

Yearly targets will 'ramp up' over time, premier says at AMO conference; Barrie sits at 23,000 up to 2031, followed by Bradford at 6,500 and Innisfil at 6,300

Aug 21, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >