Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 26 August 2018
This week I attended the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa where I joined municipal leaders and delegations from across Ontario including several from communities in Algoma-Manitoulin. The purpose of the AMO, which is comprised of almost all of Ontario’s [Read more]
Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 18 August 2018
A few weeks ago, right after the Legislature was called to sit for a summer session following the June election, in my weekly column I wrote, “Fasten your seatbelts. We better hang on for a wild ride.” Admittedly it didn’t take a fortune teller to help me reach that conclusion. For [Read more]
Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 30 September 2013
This week in the legislature New Democrats delivered results with the passage of a Bill to create the Financial Accountability Office. This is proof that the Legislature can deliver results for people when they focus on the right priorities. With the establishment of this office, accountability [Read more]
Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 18 August 2013
Last month five by-elections were called in electoral districts of Etobicoke-Lakeshore, London West, Ottawa South, Windsor-Tecumseh and Scarborough-Guildwood. Many were disappointed that Premier Kathleen Wynne set the voting date for August 1st, the day before the long weekend when people are [Read more]
Written by admin on 17 May 2013
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha questions the Minister of Labour regarding responsibility for the Algo Mall Collapse and inquiry that has followed. [Read more]
Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 24 February 2013
As many of you know, the Provincial Legislature returned this week for the first time in four months. The new session, as always, began with a speech from the throne. In that speech, Premier Kathleen Wynne made a commitment to the people of Ontario that trust, transparency, change, and cooperation [Read more]
Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 10 December 2012
Disaster relief for Wawa welcomed, but falls short ESPANOLA, ON – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha made the following statement regarding the recently announced disaster relief funding for Wawa residents and businesses. In the aftermath of last month’s flood disaster, I called on [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 03 November 2012
Statement On Wawa Disaster Relief Funding From Madeleine Meilleur, Ontario Minister Of Community Safety and Correctional Services Yesterday, Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, issued the following statement: “The Premier recommended the appointment of [Read more]