Where a government seeks to limit the rights of its citizens, it must justify why such limitations are necessary and proportionate to an important objective. The Harper government failed to meet this test when it introduced C-51, its overreaching anti-terror bill. Among other things, the bill gave new powers to CSIS and the RCMP, and […]
I was recently on a panel at my alma mater Queen’s University where I was asked who my favourite Prime Minister is. My answer? Lester B. Pearson, for many reasons: from public healthcare, to the Canada Pension Plan, to Canada Student Loans, to our shared love of baseball – but especially for his international focus […]
Shortly after her plane landed in Iqaluit, Georgia Koumantaros settled onto a sealskin chair and watched Nunavut’s 19-person legislature at work. “It wasn’t this big show,” said Koumantaros, a Grade 12 Malvern student and former Queen’s Park page. “They were actually working together towards a common goal.” Compared with the theatrics of question period in […]
Probably the most controversial action taken since I was elected is the decision to sell off 60 per cent of Hydro One. I have heard from many constituents about the deal, and in this column will make the case for why it is the right thing for Ontario. Our mandate We do have a mandate […]
Pop quiz – name the Ontario minister for seniors’ affairs. Need a hint? Just ask 13-year-old Kate Beverly. Before she started a month-long stint as a page in the Ontario Legislature, the Grade 8 student memorized all 107 Members of Provincial Parliament by name, face, riding, and title. Beach Metro News recently spoke with Kate […]
I got in the van and headed north last week to Melancthon Township. It’s not far north, but just – and only just – far enough to escape the sprawl of our unplanned city. As per arrangements, I met up with Carl Cosack at Pete’s Donuts at the corner of highways 89 and 10. Carl […]
