
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: Rural Canadians should not have to subsidize American EVs
March 19, 2026
Families, workers, and businesses in Haldimand–Norfolk know the value of a hard-earned dollar. When times are tight, Canadians expect taxpayer money to be spent on... ...read more

Letter: Seniors deserve dignity, stability as they age
March 19, 2026
To Premier Doug Ford and Parliament, I am writing to ask a simple but urgent question: how did we reach a point in Canada where... ...read more

FARM: Rural planning expert weighs in on MPP Bobbi Ann Brady’s Protect Our Food Act
March 19, 2026
It’s been just under a year since Haldimand–Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady joined with provincial Green Party leader Mike Schreiner on Bill 21, the Protect... ...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

School boards respond to Brady’s call for specialized classrooms, schools
March 5, 2026
HALDIMAND—Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady believes Ontario needs more specialized classrooms, and even regional schools, to relieve building pressure in trying to support today’s increasingly... ...read more

EV transition must not come at the expense of rural Canadians
March 5, 2026
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

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

Mayor, residents press Ministry of Natural Resources reps on gas well reporting & safety
February 26, 2026
CAYUGA—Mayor Shelley Ann Bentley joined a group of residents asking representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) tough questions about reporting oil and gas... ...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

