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Michael Mantha’s News from the Park 240510
The Ford government is denying thousands of Ontario children access to the education they need Admittedly, it has been a few years since I last attended school. But you know, sometimes we have seemingly minor links to our past that … Continue reading
Carol Hughes’ Column – Foreign Meddling Didn’t Affect Election Outcomes, But Did Undermine Our Trust
“Our electoral system is robust. Active foreign interference did occur during the last two general federal general elections, but they did not undermine the integrity of our electoral system. Our system remains sound. Voters were able to cast their ballots, … Continue reading
Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 240503
‘What’s happening in Wilmot Township could happen in any farm community in Ontario’ May 3, 2024 The other morning, I enjoyed (well, sort of I enjoyed) a particularly energetic workout at the gym before heading into the Legislature. I know … Continue reading
Carol Hughes’ Column – We Need to See Leadership to Reduce Plastic Pollution
Last week, Ottawa hosted the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international plan to combat plastic pollution, otherwise known as INC-4. The meeting was designed with the hope that UN Member States would agree to a … Continue reading
MP Carol Hughes Column – GC Strategies Partners Astonishing Call to the Bar of the House
Last week, one of the partners of GC Strategies, the contractor responsible for the ArriveCan boondoggle, was questioned by the entire House of Commons. The individual in question, Kristian Firth, joins the rare ranks of the select few people to … Continue reading
Carol Hughes’ Column- Budget 2024 is Focused on Affordability, but Lacks Teeth to Go After Corporate Giants
This week, the government put forward yet another budget that lays out their agenda for the upcoming year. It comes at a time where some of the biggest issues of our time, including the costs of housing and food, require … Continue reading
Michael Mantha’s News from the Park 240419
Premier Ford can fix issues facing Ontario if he has the political will For most Ontarians, the concept of federalism is something that seldom crosses our minds. Students in school might engage with the concept during their social studies or … Continue reading
Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 240426
It’s time for Doug Ford to support Ontario’s true to life Supermen and Superwomen Recently, one evening, I was working from home, catching up on some reading and making notes after enjoying a meeting with several representatives from the Ontario … Continue reading
Carol Hughes’ Column – Amid Food Insecurity, Now is the Time for a National School Food Program
Food bank usage across the country is at its highest level since 1989, according to Food Bank Canada. We know that people are struggling to put nutritious food on their tables, and its affecting everyone. Large grocery chains like Loblaws … Continue reading
Carol Hughes’ Column – Canadians Need Clarity on Oil and Gas Price Gouging
Most Canadians are obviously feeling the financial pinch these days. Inflation, while definitely coming down from the massive highs of 2022, still averaged 3.9 percent in 2023, according to Statistics Canada, which is still nearly double the Bank of Canada’s … Continue reading
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