In recent months, there has been discussion about the possibility of boundary changes to our…
Queen’s Park Report
Stay engaged
One of the most important partnerships in government is the one that exists between the Province of…
High-cost hydro
The high cost of hydro continues to be the Achilles’ heel of Kathleen Wynne’s…
New boss?
When I was in high school in the late 1970s, we listened to The Who, an iconic English rock band.…
Urban-rural divide
Is there an “urban-rural divide” in Ontario today? Premier Kathleen Wynne says no. But…
Remembering them
Remembrance Week was two weeks ago in Ontario. We gathered with veterans and members of the Royal…
More of the same
For four months and four days, the lights were dimmed in the Ontario Legislature. Finally on Feb.…
Pausing to remember
Last week our nation came together, united in observance of Remembrance Day. In Wellington-Halton…
Merry Christmas
After much thought and consideration over the past year, I have decided to seek re-election to the…
HST: a problem for all
My column last month focused on the Dalton McGuinty Liberals’ new Harmonized Sales Tax,…
Local issues
“Ontario must confront the new challenges emerging in the global marketplace, including the…
Merry Christmas
Once again this year, we’re all dreaming of a “White Christmas”…but without…
Back to work
With the Ontario Legislature sitting again, Members of Provincial Parliament are returning to…
Student testing an important tool
For families with school-age children, the day after Labour Day marks the beginning of a New Year…
Bad budget
In the years I’ve been privileged to serve in the Ontario Legislature, I think I’ve…