Columns

By Deb Zynomirski The snow is disappearing and gardeners everywhere are getting excited for the new growing season. Well, you may not be able to... ...read more

When five auto CEOs warned last year that Canada’s electric vehicle mandate could cause serious damage to the industry, it sparked a national debate. But... ...read more

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

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

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

By Deb Zynomirski It’s hard to think about plants when you look out the window and all you see is snow. But this is a... ...read more

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

Throughout my 26-year career in government, this time of year has always been affectionately known as farm meeting season. It’s when coffee shops, community halls,... ...read more

As promised in my last newspaper column, I said I would highlight some of the Haldimand-Norfolk-relevant presentations from my travel with the Ontario Government’s Finance... ...read more

As I travel blizzard-condition highways across the province for the 2026 Pre-Budget Consultations on the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, my colleagues and... ...read more