The ever ballooning Senate spending scandal has been instructive for political watchers as it highlights how our democratic institutions operate in a self-policing manner that can be secretive, self-serving, and difficult for people to make sense of. Amidst the understandable public outrage there [Read more]
We hear a lot about the disappearing middle class these days and we should be hearing as much, or perhaps even more, about the plight of seniors mired in poverty. Whether it is because of pensions that underperform or vanish altogether, more seniors are requiring assistance from the [Read more]
Premier Wynne released this statement following the resignation of Ottawa-South MPP Dalton McGuinty: “For almost 23 years, Dalton McGuinty served the people of Ottawa-South with vision and determination. He was first elected as a Member of Provincial Parliament in 1990, filling the seat held [Read more]
You may have heard that you catch more flies with honey. It is a simple axiom promoting civility that rings true time and again, yet it is so often missing in politics. When parliament resumed after the last election, people questioned whether the New Democrats would be able to deliver on the [Read more]
Statement from Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty: “I was saddened today to hear of the passing of Jack Layton. Canada has lost a great Canadian. Throughout his life and career, Jack was a determined servant of the people. He always worked hard to represent his constituents, their interests and [Read more]
Only 5% of Canada’s households live in non-profit housing or government housing… the smallest percentage of social housing of any Western country, except the USA. This is a growing problem for those too poor to pay market rates for shelter. Canada’s housing policy emphasizes [Read more]
NEW DEMOCRAT BILLS PASS IMPORTANT VOTES IN COMMONS Ottawa – Carol Hughes is lauding the passage of an important Climate Change Bill and the continued success of another bill that will bring an element of fairness to the Canada pension deductions for members of Canada’s military and RCMP. Both [Read more]
House of Commons Adopts Key Climate Change Bill Opposition parties unite to pass C-311, the Climate Change Accountability Act, 149 to 136 OTTAWA – The country’s only federal climate change bill passed a final vote in the House of Commons Wednesday night with the support of New Democrat, Bloc, [Read more]
House of Commons Adopts Key Climate Change Bill Opposition parties unite to pass C-311, the Climate Change Accountability Act, 149 to 136 OTTAWA – The country’s only federal climate change bill passed a final vote in the House of Commons Wednesday night with the support of New Democrat, Bloc, [Read more]
Final Vote Today on Country’s Only Federal Climate Change Bill Last House vote on Bill C-311, Climate Change Accountability Act, Wednesday at 5:30pm OTTAWA – Canada’s only federal climate change legislation, Bill C-311 the Climate Change Accountability Act, will face a final House of [Read more]
Students political savvy highlighted by Karina Hunter March 5th Manitouwadge Public School students of Mr. Jones Grade 4/5 class enjoyed a very special visit from Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Brown. Brown brought along many goodies to show and share with the children including, the [Read more]
News Release /Communiqué Mike Brown, M.P.P. Algoma-Manitoulin For Immediate Release – August 21, 2009 BROWN ANNOUNCES EASIER REGISTRATION OF NEWBORNS McGuinty Government Helps Parents Save Time and Money QUEEN’S PARK – Mike Brown, MPP, Algoma-Manitoulin is pleased that [Read more]
