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Sneh Duggal

Sneh Duggal

Sneh Duggal has been providing in-depth coverage of Ontario politics since 2018. Prior to helping launch The Trillium, her reporting included the impact of the pandemic on schools, health care and vulnerable populations while at Queen’s Park Briefing. She previously covered Canadian foreign policy and diplomacy for Embassy News in Ottawa and has reported for The Hill Times, Ottawa Citizen, Edmonton Journal and The Molokai Times in Hawaii. Sneh has also done radio reporting in Rwanda and enjoys podcasting at Queen's Park.

Recent Work by Sneh

Ontario 'ripping up' $100 million deal with Elon Musk's Starlink in response to U.S. tariffs

Ontario 'ripping up' $100 million deal with Elon Musk's Starlink in response to U.S. tariffs

This comes after Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford said last week that he would 'keep an eye' on the deal
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As tariffs draw near, Ford said the feds have his support to 'hit back hard'

As tariffs draw near, Ford said the feds have his support to 'hit back hard'

The PC Party leader promised $22 billion in infrastructure funding to help create jobs in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs
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Ford government to audit 'discretionary funding' at school boards: minister

Ford government to audit 'discretionary funding' at school boards: minister

The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association said boards have not yet received details about the potential audit and 'look forward to understanding how this process will unfold'
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Developer got town officials to lobby minister for new school at $1,000-a-plate fundraiser: confidential report

Developer got town officials to lobby minister for new school at $1,000-a-plate fundraiser: confidential report

A developer involved in the project hosted a fundraiser for Stephen Lecce and arranged for Wasaga Beach politicians and staff to go and make their case, according to an integrity commissioner report obtained by The Trillium
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Province to charge child-care centres in government buildings 'full market-rate rents' in 2025

Province to charge child-care centres in government buildings 'full market-rate rents' in 2025

While the government said funding through the $10-a-day program should help offset the costs, some operators still worry about their rent increasing from $1 or $10 per year to hundreds of thousands of dollars
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56 child-care projects planned for schools across Ontario 'cancelled': government docs

56 child-care projects planned for schools across Ontario 'cancelled': government docs

The projects were initially approved to create nearly 3,500 child-care spots, which the government says will now be 'reallocated' to other child-care providers
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Child welfare agencies say shortage of foster families in Ontario 'deeply concerning'

Child welfare agencies say shortage of foster families in Ontario 'deeply concerning'

'Quite simply, there are less and less families with the financial capacity and physical space to support a child or youth in need,' says the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies.
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Less than half of autism program spending goes to ‘most important piece’ — core services: docs

Less than half of autism program spending goes to ‘most important piece’ — core services: docs

Advocates are calling for change after documents obtained through a freedom of information request show how the government spent nearly $700 million through the Ontario Autism Program
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Investments needed to address 'threadbare' supports for Ontarians with complex needs: ombudsman

Investments needed to address 'threadbare' supports for Ontarians with complex needs: ombudsman

Paul Dubé's 2023-24 annual report highlighted concerns in a number of other areas including correctional facilities, which saw the highest number of complaints
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'Total inclusion isn't necessarily best for everybody': families worry about spec ed classroom closures, reviews

'Total inclusion isn't necessarily best for everybody': families worry about spec ed classroom closures, reviews

The Peel District School Board is cutting communication classes that offer specialized literacy supports for students. This comes as other boards review or prepare to review special education programming
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