Columns
Michael Mantha’s News from the Park 240531
Premier Ford’s narrative of a cash-strapped Ontario rings hollow May 31, 2024 The prevailing narrative in our province, our country and indeed globally right now is that we are facing lean economic times. I imagine most readers will agree with … Continue reading
Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 240524
New and Rehabilitated Highway Rest Areas in Algoma-Manitoulin May 24, 2024 We are so very fortunate to live in a rugged, beautiful region with so many natural wonders and opportunities at our doorstep. What a privilege to call this place … Continue reading
Carol Hughes’ Column – Disruptions on the Horizons Report Gives Us a Guide to Canada’s Upcoming Challenges
This week, Policy Horizons Canada, a think tank that explores trends to examine potential challenges future Canadians and governments may need to contend with, released a report titled Disruptions on the Horizons. It’s an interesting document that tasked over 500 … Continue reading
Carol Hughes’ Column – Federal Government Doesn’t Need to Use the Notwithstanding Clause
This year marks the 42nd anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms being signed. The Charter forms an enormous part of our Constitution, and carries with it the fundamental guarantees of our freedoms, including the freedom of association, … Continue reading
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
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