On Thursday, my colleague, Mike Mantha, MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin, will introduce a private member’s bill to remove the HST from home heating bills. This is the first step in living up to our pledge to make life more affordable for hard-working families.Fortunately, the minority Parliament gives us a chance to […]
Sarah Campbell – From Queens Park
By Sarah Campbell
MPP Kenora-Rainy River
MPP Kenora-Rainy River
Since the Oct. 6 provincial election, there has been a lot of speculation about what the 40th Ontario Parliament will look like. As a province, we are in unusual territory—having chosen to give no party a majority while struggling through one of the worst economic downturns in decades. A lot […]
By Sarah Campbell
On Oct. 6, voters across the Kenora-Rainy River riding sent a clear message to the rest of the province: we want to be heard. I would like to thank everyone for the support and faith you have put in me. I am honoured to take our message to Queen’s Park […]
Last Thursday Ontario opted for change–somewhat. I think that is the conclusion most analysts came to on election night as Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals won their third election in a row, although reduced to a minority government. First off, I would like to thank all those who voted and congratulate all […]
Should Canadians have the ability to nullify bad legislation, and propose new legislation the government of the day refuses to introduce? After witnessing the recent—and successful—anti-HST initiative in British Columbia, I’m beginning to think so.] For those of you who don’t know much about the subject, here is a quick […]
