You don’t have to be a learned scholar to understand the importance of Ontario’s forests. Of course, forests are integral to the economy for tourism and raw materials. However, they play a crucial role in protecting our environment. They help … Continue reading →

The success of a democracy is relative to the degree of citizen engagement June 9, 2023 Sir Winston Churchill stands prominently in history as an outstanding orator, strategist and politician. He was a stalwart Prime Minister seeing the United Kingdom … Continue reading →

As I was mulling over topics for this week’s column, compiling a list in my mind, it occurred to me that I’ve written about healthcare issues several times in recent months. I was about to toss out the topic when … Continue reading →

Ontario is on the fast  track to irreversible environmental ruin. All of us should be concerned. May 26, 2023 Few, or very few, people would argue that anything good came out of the Corona Virus pandemic. But, well, forgive me … Continue reading →

Most readers of this column know that while my career has recently hit some heavy seas of late, I believe that navigating such a trying storm has provided me with tremendous opportunities. The experience has allowed me to contemplate my … Continue reading →

Returning to Queen’s Park after spending time travelling Algoma-Manitoulin is always a bit of a culture shock for me. Going from community to community, I am always uplifted by the engaging conversations that constituents want to have about the issues … Continue reading →

Well, what can I say, except isn’t life just full of surprises? As most readers know, I now sit as an Independent Member of the Provincial Parliament. The independent investigation process is ongoing, and my staff and I continue to … Continue reading →

QUEEN’S PARK – Today Michael Mantha, MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin pressed Health Minister Sylvia Jones on the critical shortage of family physicians and specialists in Northern Ontario during Question Period.     “Rural and Northern communities are especially struggling to ensure … Continue reading →