
COLUMN: Gas and groceries crippling household budgets
April 16, 2026
The media is speckled with stories about the lack of affordability facing Ontarians. I’ve been constantly absorbing endless reports. But even without media coverage, I... ...read more

COLUMN: Soundbites do not fool me
April 9, 2026
The second week of my return to Queen’s Park felt like a watershed moment – not for headlines, but for the groundwork being quietly and... ...read more

Column: Budget 2026 hands out bandages, not solutions
April 2, 2026
]As you, the hardworking taxpayer of Ontario, continue to bust your hump to provide for your family – juggling rising costs, longer hours, and growing... ...read more

Clean up in aisle four – a public relations mess
March 26, 2026
As of late there’s been a growing anger among grocery shoppers that goes well beyond rising prices at the checkout. Many of us might have... ...read more

Column: Democracy depends on civility
March 19, 2026
We often say we live in a civilized society, which means one that is well regulated, orderly, and built upon systems aimed to ensure we... ...read more

Column: Balancing the good and bad of emerging technologies
March 12, 2026
A few years ago, while serving on the Social Policy Committee at Queen’s Park, I scrutinized a labour bill with early references to artificial intelligence.... ...read more

Column: OSAP changes jeopardize students and Ontario’s future
March 5, 2026
As I mentioned in my column last week, education is foundational for our youth as they work toward future success. Post secondary education in Ontario... ...read more

Column: It’s time to reimagine education in Ontario
February 26, 2026
Education is the bedrock upon which our children build their futures and discover their potential. Yet today, the barriers within our schools are growing faster... ...read more

Column: Advocating for developmental services in Budget 2026
February 19, 2026
A few weeks ago, I discussed the deep interconnectedness of contraband tobacco, illicit drugs, weapons, and human trafficking. In our society, systems are inextricably linked;... ...read more

Column: The ground beneath our feet is more than dirt: Part 2
February 12, 2026
Last week, I wrote about a federal Senate report entitled Critical Ground, led by the Honourable Robert Black. In that column, I highlighted Canada’s agricultural... ...read more

