Government needs to remember there’s work to do
With the unexpected pandemic thrust upon us in the late winter it’s easy to forget that parliament had barely begun working in the 43rd...
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Isn’t it funny how less than a handful of words can bring about incredibly strong emotions or reactions in people? For example, can you...
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The pandemic has forced all of us to make some major changes to so much of what we do in our lives and daily...
Tax breaks aren’t going to pay our pandemic debt
There is a lot of speculation about how we will pay for our pandemic response these days. Incredibly, there are still some who are...
OPEN LETTER: Northern DriveTest Centres
Dear Minister Mulroney,
I am once again writing to you on the matter of the lack of access that Northern Ontarians have to DriveTest Centres...
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After living part time in Toronto for so many years, it will come as no surprise that I seldom come across anyone who has...
Government sends wrong message to regions struggling for better internet
I’ve written quite a bit about the challenges we have with internet in the north for good reason. No other technology has the power...
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There are so many ways to learn and to teach some of life’s most important lessons. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind...
Government offers temporary fixes for long-term problems
Federal Programs change over time and not always for the better. One that has needed significant attention in recent years has been Employment Insurance...
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We’ve all heard the proverbial saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” What you may not know is that the origin of the...