Editorials, Letters & Political Commentary

MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) released the following statement in response to the ongoing supply issues facing home care providers and their patients. “Home care patients should be able to count on the basic necessities of care – yet for over three months they have faced delayed, incomplete, and poor-quality supply shipments. This government has failed to deliver the fundamental ...

The holiday season is upon us. It’s a time of the year where most of us take some time to reach out and celebrate with family, friends, and neighbors. It’s also a time to remind ourselves where we’ve been, what’s been accomplished, and what work still needs to be done. At a time of social and political uncertainty, it’s vital ...

Cette semaine, l’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario conclura ses travaux pour l’année 2024. Malgré le fait que le gouvernement ait choisi de prolonger la suspension des travaux bien plus longtemps que d’habitude cette année, plusieurs enjeux ont été abordés à Queen’s Park. Malheureusement, bon nombre de ces questions trouvent leur origine dans les actions (ou inactions) de ce gouvernement. Essayer de ...

This week, Ontario’s Legislative Assembly will conclude its business for 2024. Despite the government choosing to keep the legislature in recess much longer than usual this year, there have been quite a few issues covered at Queen’s Park. Unfortunately, more than a few were caused by this government’s actions (or inactions in some cases). It can be almost dizzying trying ...

Dear Member, We are reaching out to you in light of yesterday’s tragic events at our Wawa branch. Our thoughts remain with our injured colleague, their family, and everyone impacted by this incident and our efforts are focused on providing support wherever possible. Unfortunately, this event has caused us to temporarily close the Wawa branch. As we work to reopen ...

Hi Brenda, I would like to update everyone on the tentative plans for our move to the new location. We will be moving to 96 Broadway ave. (“the food bank building”). If everything goes smoothly, we will be closing our current location on Friday,  December 20th after our Christmas Luncheon (members/invitation only). Services will not be available for 2 weeks. ...

On Thursday, the NDP called for the abolishment of closed work permits that have allowed employers to trap, abuse, underpay, and exploit migrant workers in Canada. NDP critic for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Jenny Kwan made the announcement on Thursday alongside NDP critic for Labour Matthew Green, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and the United Food and Commercial Workers union ...

The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) is calling for the immediate implementation of the Vulnerable Persons Alert system in light of the recent incident involving Logan, an 18-year-old autistic individual who went missing in Havelock, Ontario, for over two weeks. While we are relieved that Logan was found safe, this incident highlights significant gaps in our current approach to locating vulnerable ...

Today during Question Period MPP Michael Mantha (Algoma-Manitoulin) asked the Minister of Transportation to provide a clear timeline for the construction of a new swing bridge in Little Current.   “In this year’s budget the Minister of Finance specifically highlighted the plan to replace the Swing Bridge.” Mantha said. “Over half a year later and we still have no idea ...

Halloween vient de venir et aller. L’une de mes vacances préférées, j’ai toujours été un admirateur de la créativité exposée à cette période de l’année. Qu’il s’agisse des décorations élaborées que les gens mettent sur leurs maisons, des merveilleux costumes dans lesquelles les tricheurs apparaissent à ma porte, ou même simplement des histoires effrayantes fantastiques qui sortent en l’honneur de ...

Halloween has just come and gone. One of my favourite holidays; I have always been a fan of the creativity on display this time of year. Whether it’s the elaborate decorations that people put up on their houses, the wonderful costumes that trick-or-treaters show up at my door, or even just the fantastic scary stories that come out in honour ...

MPP Michael Mantha (Algoma-Manitoulin) made the following statement after the release of Ontario’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement: “This is perhaps the most disappointing Fall Economic Statement to date from this government. It is entirely disconnected from the reality of people in Northern Ontario who are struggling daily to get by. Instead of announcing meaningful investments in healthcare, housing, education, or ...

Ontario NDP MPP Jill Andrew (Toronto – St. Paul’s) tabled a motion calling on the province to eliminate hospital parking fees for health care workers, patients, and their families. “Nobody deserves to be stuck with thousands of dollars worth of bills for visiting a sick loved one,” said Andrew. “When you’re getting chemo, managing chronic health conditions, and just trying ...

Lise Vaugeois, MPP for Thunder Bay–Superior North, has released the following statement today in response to an upcoming CBC marketplace investigation into the fraudulent licensing of untrained commercial vehicle drivers in Ontario. “Our northern communities, where we have witnessed so many severe trucking accidents and highway closures, have been sounding the alarm about road safety for years,” said Vaugeois. “This ...

Twelve Northern First Nations from Northern Ontario sent an open letter voicing their united opposition to the disposal and transport of highly radioactive nuclear waste in the North. The First Nations communities cite the potential for spills or leaks that could happen on site or while the waste is being transported through their communities, watersheds, airsheds, and lands they rely ...