Watchdog warnings

And is this the new stretch goal?

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Ontario’s watchdogs are poking holes in the province’s lofty plans to build housing and to create an AI framework for the public sector. Before we dig in: More candidates are locked in for the next election. Meanwhile, BONNIE CROMBIE is hosting a big weekend rally with her crew and people have plenty to say about DOUG FORD’s latest deal with ELON MUSK. Plus, there’s a juicy addition to the Lobbyists’ Registry and Elections Ontario continues its pre-election hiring spree. Let’s dig in.

CANDIDATE TRACKER — Another Grit is joining the ticket: JASON CHERNIAK, who will run in Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill, currently held by PC Minister MICHAEL PARSA. Cherniak is a lawyer and previous candidate for local councillor.

On Sunday afternoon, Crombie will rally the troops and pump up her candidates at Tropicana Community Services in Scarborough.

In the PCs corner: Incumbents JESS DIXON (Kitchener South-Hespeler), DAVE SMITH (Peterborough-Kawartha), GEORGE PIRIE (Timmins) and LAUR…