Brandishing the Notwithstanding clause for political immunity – It’s not a game December 20, 2024 I was passing through a community in the north recently. I stopped by a constituent’s home to help her sort out some issues she was … Continue reading →

Does Premier Ford even know homelessness is an issue in the North? December 6, 2024 With the holiday season upon us, most of us turn our thoughts to the love of family, friends and thoughts of home, past and present. … Continue reading →

Under the Doug Ford government, Northerners are constantly told they have to wait November 29, 2024 Christmas time is approaching, and with the snowfall, we just received in Algoma-Manitoulin, that festive feeling is growing quickly. Across our riding, communities are … Continue reading →

Doug Ford is putting Northern Municipalities backs against the wall November 22, 2024 Hockey is truly one of my passions. Hockey has long been and always will be Canada’s sport. With the whistling speed of the puck hurling toward the … Continue reading →

Doug Ford’s fear of scrutiny is creating chaos November 14, 2024 I regularly use this column to speak about the meat-and-potatoes issues that affect people in Algoma-Manitoulin. Issues like the healthcare crisis, the need for better highway and road maintenance … Continue reading →

Algoma Manitoulin’s Opioid Crisis:  Lip Service, Politispeak and Cynicism November 8, 2024 For several years, Ontarians have been experiencing turmoil and pain on several fronts: access to affordable housing, access to health care, shortage of physicians, inflation and cost of living, … Continue reading →

Doug Ford’s Healthcare Frankenstein Monster November 1, 2024 Halloween has just come and gone. One of my favourite holidays; I have always been a fan of the creativity on display this time of year. Whether it’s the elaborate decorations that … Continue reading →

October 25, 2024 Recently, I was sitting in a reception area waiting to be called in for an appointment. Also waiting was a mother of two young children who were obviously tired and frustrated being in line for so long … Continue reading →

The Ford government needs to get its priorities straight October 18, 2024 Well, the summer was everything I had expected – and then some. You will recall that Premier Ford chose to delay the resumption of the Legislature’s business. Most … Continue reading →

Buying alcohol is not a crisis, so why is it Ford’s highest priority?  July 26, 2024 Summer is finally in full swing across Algoma-Manitoulin, and with it comes a renewed appreciation for all the things that our part of the … Continue reading →