Columnist Deb Hutton argues there’s no need to bring anyone else into the Ontario election, particularly someone who doesn’t live here and might not even be able to find us on a map. ...
Author Archives: Deb Hutton
Hutton: The new PC leader can unify the party with the help of a common enemy, Kathleen Wynne
If we have collectively learned anything in the past 45 days, it’s that anything can happen in the world of Ontario politics, writes columnist Deb Hutton. ...
Hutton: For the PC party, sunshine is the best disinfectant
Columnist Deb Hutton writes that the Tories need to address the party's internal controversies to show they have the integrity and credibility to govern. ...
Hutton: Merry Christmas and a Happy Election Year, Ontario should have a resign-to-run law
It’s time to legally require municipal politicians to step down once they have filed their papers for nomination for federal or provincial office, columnist Deb Hutton writes. ...
Hutton: Why free is so very expensive
Columnist Deb Hutton contends there is a hidden cost when we promote the notion that government has unlimited resources. ...
Hutton: In defence of Laura Miller
Columnist Deb Hutton comes to the defence of Laura Miller — on the issue of her legal bills. ...
Hutton: How much do you want for that bag of weed, minister?
If marijuana is to be a legal product, then the private sector should be able to sell it, columnist Deb Hutton writes. ...
Hutton: Mom policy on public education
Columnist Deb Hutton, recalling her time when she helped craft government policy, takes a look at the state of Ontario's education system from a different perspective - as a mom. ...
Hutton: Time to end corporate welfare
Both the left and the right should have their own reasons for opposing the practice of doling out grants to companies, columnist Deb Hutton writes. ...
Hutton: Should we give our politicians a best-before date?
Columnist Deb Hutton muses about whether it’s time to look at term limits in Ontario. ...