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 →

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 →

Doug Ford has adopted Red Green’s approach to fixing problems At the conclusion of the March Break, my team noted an uptick in the number of comments and enquiries about the woes of Ontario’s education system. Regular readers may recall … Continue reading →

Are Ontarians becoming complacent living life in crisis mode? March 8, 2024 I know this is going to sound very strange, but I ask readers to bear with me a moment. No one wants to have problems in life. Most … Continue reading →

Premier Ford isn’t just doubling down; he’s tripling down! March 1, 2024 To be an effective politician, you can’t be a shrinking violet. You need to demonstrate the willingness and ability to listen, reliability, and the ability to learn and … Continue reading →

Git-r-Done : Now playing in Queen’s Park February 23, 2024 One might think that since I spend so much time in Toronto week after week, I’d take advantage of the many forms of entertainment available: music, movies, stand-up comedy shows, … Continue reading →

When it comes to Northern Healthcare, the Ford Government needs budget dollars to make sense February 16, 2024 With the start of the legislative session, I am eager to bring my Private Member’s Bill, the Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory … Continue reading →

Opening new surgical centres – Fool me once… 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 … Continue reading →

Ontario’s Public Health Services: Creeping to the brink of collapse February 1, 2024 I am getting a bit concerned about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s welfare. Seeing him across the aisle when the House sits, he looks fine. But I have … Continue reading →

The most recent editions of News from the Park have focused on Ontario’s catastrophic hospital wait times, staffing and funding issues for hospitals and increasing funding for our ailing healthcare system. Similarly, the columns discussed the need to promote training … Continue reading →