With all the sensationalism around recent media stories on Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his brother, Councillor Doug Ford, it’s important that one take a step back and appreciate what is currently at stake. In an era driven by internet gossip sites and the 24/7 news cycle, building and … (More)

On May 29th, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s first provincial budget survived a confidence vote with MPP’s voting 65-36 in support of the motion.   Following weeks of negotiations between NDP leader Andrea Horwath and Premier Wynne, a compromise was reached leading the NDP to … (More)

This summer, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s first majority government will reach the halfway mark of its four year mandate.  Although the Conservatives enjoyed relatively smooth sailing during the first year of their term, the past few months have been tempestuous at best.   … (More)

Yesterday afternoon, Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa tabled the 2013 Provincial Budget, his first since taking over as Ontario’s treasurer.  Ever since Kathleen Wynne became Premier after winning the Liberal leadership in January, speculation has been rampant that an … (More)

Overall Theme and Pre-Budget Expectations Yesterday afternoon, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled the 2013 Federal Budget.  With an expected major cabinet shift  coming this summer, and due to health concerns, it is unclear as to whether or not this will be Flaherty’s last … (More)