When the global recession of 2008 arrived on Canada’s shores, your federal government reacted…
Comment from Ottawa
Emmissions
Air quality is critical to our health. Research from the Ontario Medical Association concludes that…
Have your voice heard on electoral reform
In recent months, the topic of “electoral reform” has dominated headlines. Electoral…
Budget 2013
Last week, the federal government delivered the 2013 federal budget. Over the last number of…
The Reform Act
Last December, the Reform Act was introduced in the House of Commons. The Reform Act is a set of…
Bad for businesses
This summer there were many opportunities to catch up with the residents of Wellington County and…
Foreign workers
In recent weeks, and in light of reports regarding the hiring of temporary foreign workers at RBC,…
Canada’s contribution
On Sept. 5, the prime minister announced that the Canadian Army, in a non-combat role, would advise…
Open, transparent combat mission?
Nearly two years ago, in January 2015, Justin Trudeau stood in the House of Commons as leader of…
Crown corporations
As the federal government takes action to balance the budget, Canada Post, a Crown corporation, is…
Fighting terrorism
Canada is not immune from terrorism. The week of Oct. 19, Parliament was attacked and two…
Reflecting on 2016
With Christmas quickly approaching, it’s a good time to reflect on the past year as we look…
Canada Day
Across the country, Canadians enjoy July 1 in many different ways, but Canada Day is, first and…
Veterans
Canadian Armed Forces members defend and protect Canada and Canadians at home and abroad. For their…
The Syria question
Over recent months, the world has watched as tragedy unfolds in Syria. In the past few weeks, the…