Provincial & Federal Government

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

HALDIMAND—Eleven delegates from the Haldimand-Norfolk Progressive Conservative Association were on hand in Toronto from January 30 to February 1, 2026 to attend the annual Ontario... ...read more

HALDIMAND—Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady is back in the riding following nearly two months of pre-budget consultation meetings as a member of the Standing Committee... ...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

HALDIMAND—Local politicians attended the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference in Toronto in hopes of moving forward Haldimand initiatives with the provincial government. Haldimand ...read more

HALDIMAND—A federal petition is calling for several changes to Canada’s Cannabis Act. Brought to The Press’ attention by Haldimand resident Debbie France, the petition was... ...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

Matching grant could lead to $400K donation JARVIS/HALDIMAND—The Lions clubs of District A-2 are working toward a major fundraising goal that could see $400,000 directed ...read more

HALDIMAND—More than 7,900 Canadians have signed a petition launched by 41-year-old Richard Hackett of London, Ontario that asks the federal government to amend the constitution... ...read more

Over the past month, I had the opportunity to attend two conventions in the United States. On the surface, these conferences were about policy discussions,... ...read more