Columnist Deb Hutton would like everyone to set the alarmist ideology aside and discuss health care like adults. ...
Author Archives: Deb Hutton
Hutton: The province should cut more independent officers of the legislature
Ontario would have greater democratic accountability without some of the independent officers of the legislature, writes columnist Deb Hutton. ...
Hutton: Political Yo-Yos do all politicians a disservice
If the voters reject you for one job, then maybe it’s time to take a break before immediately seeking another, writes columnist Deb Hutton. ...
Hutton: I wish my friends well, but support the political price they’re paying
Columnist Deb Hutton reflects on news about two of her political friends, Jim Wilson and Tony Clement. ...
Hutton: It’s time for Ford and Tory to get along
Columnist Deb Hutton says Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor John Tory should focus on their common interests if the former PC leader is re-elected. ...
Hutton: Back to school, back to conflict
Columnist Deb Hutton has some advice for how to handle the next four years if teachers’ unions oppose everything the Ford government will do on education, as she suspects they will. ...
Hutton: Psst … Here’s the secret strategy
Columnist Deb Hutton says she can’t wait to see what the new government will have achieved by the time it finishes its first 100 days. ...
Hutton: Ford critics show hysterical hypocrisy on education
When the inevitable cries of education funding cuts come in the coming months, stop and ask whether the exact same situation existed under the Liberals, columnist Deb Hutton writes. ...
Hutton: A letter of advice to the premier-designate on the sex ed curriculum
Columnist Deb Hutton's advice to Doug Ford as his government reviews the sex ed curriculum: stick with the content, tweak the timing and mandate communication with parents. ...
Hutton: Working on the leaders’ election buses is still the best gig in town
Columnist Deb Hutton recalls her three election campaigns aboard the busses of two PC leaders. ...