As the legislative schedule winds down, it is rather poetic that the summer break for both the Ontario Legislature and the Federal House occur just after the summer solstice – the longest day of the year.  Both the Federal and Provincial legislatures have recently averted potential … (More)

Overall Theme and Pre-Budget Expectations If one were to summarize the theme of yesterday’s pre-budget expectations in two words, they would be: Smaller Government.  It was expected that due to a lessening deficit, their majority status, and the fact that the next election is four years … (More)

Overall Theme and Pre-Budget Expectations If one were to summarize the theme of yesterday’s pre-budget expectations in a word, it would be: Austerity.  In these turbulent economic times, the public appetite for deficit reduction and fiscal stability in Ontario has perhaps never been … (More)

Whether to improve upon their election results, to combat voter apathy and cynicism, or simply strengthen party membership, various political parties across Canada have been advocating the need for fresh and more broadly appealing policy ideas.  Within most parties, the process of policy and … (More)

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Premier Dalton McGuinty, and Mayor Rob Ford.  As the dust settles on the latest provincial election, the three levels of government affecting citizens of the GTA are presenting drastically differing legislative landscapes in terms of mood, stability, and … (More)