Provincial & Federal Government

Note: This letter was emailed to Ontario MPPs and Premier Doug Ford, but shared with The Press for publication. Dear Members of Provincial Parliament, I... ...read more

HALDIMAND-NORFOLK—While MPP Bobbi Ann Brady continues to promote her Private Member’s Bill 21 – the Protect Our Food Act – in partnership with Green Party ...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

OTTAWA—Leslyn Lewis, Member of Parliament for Haldimand-Norfolk, recently raised concerns in the House of Commons about Canada’s weakening economy and the growing anxiety facing workers... ...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

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