
Representing you, the taxpayer, at AMO
August 29, 2024
I’ve just returned from Ottawa, where I attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference. Over 3,400 delegates spent a few days in... ...read more

Labour Day –“My New Year’s”
August 29, 2024
By Jeff Rooney Labour Day has always felt like the true New Year to me. It’s a time of transition from the laid-back days... ...read more

Haldimand Norfolk MPP column: Comparing notes with American counterparts
August 22, 2024
One of the very best aspects of being your provincial representative is meeting new and different people and learning new things all the time. The... ...read more

Haldimand-Norfolk MPP column: Development – we must look beyond tomorrow
August 15, 2024
Just a while ago, I received a call from a developer asking me why I am opposed to development. I was clear to this developer... ...read more

Haldimand-Norfolk MPP column: Politicians must do their part to defend democracy
August 8, 2024
Last week, I told you about my visit to Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and promised to write more about the discussions I was... ...read more

Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Column: Leadership and trust in Canadian politics
August 1, 2024
It’s no secret that there is a rampant lack of trust in our politicians and public institutions across Canada. I attribute much of it to... ...read more

How do local ATV riders feel about a One-Trail System?
July 25, 2024
A few months ago, I met with representatives from the Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicle Clubs (OFATV). Haldimand-Norfolk has many folks who are ATV... ...read more

Farmers support Senate soil report recommendations, says Ontario Federation of Agriculture President
July 18, 2024
By Drew Spoelstra, President, OFA The Senate of Canada has made a series of recommendations around the future of Canada’s soils and their strategic... ...read more

Squeakier wheels for a new Argyle Street Bridge in Caledonia
July 11, 2024
A few weeks ago, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation arrived unannounced in Norfolk County. Had I known about the visit, I would have suggested on his... ...read more

Haldimand-Norfolk MPP column: MZO debate rages on in Haldimand County
June 27, 2024
Those opposed to the development of a city at Nanticoke may recall in March we were all able to breathe a sigh of relief. It... ...read more