Ontario would have greater democratic accountability without some of the independent officers of the legislature, writes columnist Deb Hutton. ...
Category: Opinion
Del Duca: We need a government with the courage and competence to eliminate the deficit and get it done right
Former Liberal cabinet minister Steven Del Duca writes that the time has come to reform government procurement practices. ...
Milloy: We should care that the Ford government is getting rid of officers of the legislature
Columnist John Milloy says saving money shouldn’t be an easy justification for shutting down accountability measures. ...
Milloy: The real story behind politicians’ Christmas cards
A lot more goes into the cards then one might expect, writes columnist John Milloy. ...
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. ...
Milloy: Time for Ford to support a Handgun Ban
Ford's strong support among conservative voters could make him a key player in any national discussions about a possible handgun ban, writes columnist John Milloy. ...
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. ...
Milloy: Math changes show smart politics doesn’t always equal good policy
It will be an impossible job to turn open-ended feedback from parents into education policy, writes columnist John Milloy. ...
Milloy: Ford’s promise to use notwithstanding clause highlights political accountability crisis
Premiers need to be held in check too, columnist John Milloy argues. ...
Khan: Ford’s messing with the Charter could be just what Liberals need
Columnist Omar Khan says the decision to invoke the notwithstanding clause has given Liberals, provincially and federally, a badly needed emotional trigger. ...