On April 23, Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa presented his 2015-16 provincial budget. The…
Queen’s Park Report
A new beginning
A new year, a new decade, and a chance at a new beginning; 2011 will be a year of decision. …
‘Paths to prosperity’
In my column last month, I wrote about jobs and the economy, and our PC Caucus’ ideas to…
Celebrating 150 years
July 1, 1867 witnessed the birth of the most just, most tolerant, most diverse, most compassionate,…
Does province plan never ending debt fees?
After paying off your mortgage, what would you do if your bank continued to send you a bill? Anyone…
Gas plant debacle
The Auditor General’s report to the Ontario Legislature on Oct. 8 finally gave us the true…
Reform Act, Groves, pits
Our Member of Parliament, Michael Chong, deserves enormous credit for the passage of his Private…
Pocketbook issues
Even though our national election is in full swing, the Ontario legislature continues in session.…
Working together
In our minority provincial parliament, the moments of non-partisan cooperation are few and far…
Firefighters bill ‘good news’
Thirteen years ago, I introduced a controversial Private Member’s Bill to support “two…
Debt clock is ticking
Somewhere at Queen’s Park, an old clock ticks as the Don Drummond report begins to gather…
Christmas time
Christmas time is upon us – the season of faith, family and friends; good wishes,…
Merry Christmas
As the Member of Provincial Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills, it is my distinct pleasure to…
Ontario finances are in shambles
In the coming weeks, the Dalton McGuinty government will release its 2012 budget. We in…
Hydro, humility, humanity
Christmas 2013 is one that most of us will never forget. The ice storm and the resulting hydro…