Even though Stephen Harper and his team are taking some time off from the jobs during their prorogation of Parliament, Budgetary Officer Kevin Page isn’t. He’s about to deliver a report showing some devastating news regarding the Structural Deficit created by the lowering and of the GST and other factors.Continue Reading
Dear Editor: Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s prorogation of Parliament for the second time in 12 months is another attack on Canadian democracy. There is no valid reason for Prime Minister Harper to suspend the work of Parliament until March 3. Prorogation kills all government legislation pending before Parliament and shutsContinue Reading
We’re both Waterfront cities. We both have diverse multicultural communities with all the challenges and benefits that it brings. Budget shortfall issues plague both cities. Transportation is a big issue too. Expansion of the airport and the new low level bridge have the potential to turn Cornwall into a BOOMContinue Reading
Cornwall City Councilor Mark MacDonald denies rumors of his run for mayor of Cornwall Ontario. I spoke with Councilor MacDonald Saturday morning about the city and things political as well as his journey to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics where he’s volunteering. Mark will be at the main venue,Continue Reading
I had the opportunity to Interview Jack Layton in 2009. I have to tell you he’s a heck of a guy and a lot more engaging one on one than he can on the public stage. I think he’s the kind of guy that would be successful at whateverContinue Reading
Popular radio host, complete demagogue, and right wing of Attila the hun former Monday Night Football Color Commentator Rush Limbaugh was pronounced dead on popular website Wikipedia after being rushed to hospital in Hawaii. The Republican power broker however is alive. It’s funny how information moves on the internet. LContinue Reading
January 4th is the opening date for candidates for mayor and city councilor nominations. There are rumblings of a few names who are considering running. My sources deep within Cornwall Ontario are telling me that Mark MacDonald a certain Cornwall Ontario city Councilor is about to make a press announcementContinue Reading
You don’t need to read tea leaves or hire an expensive political think tank to read how much Stephen Harper is salivating for his majority government, and Spring is his time. The rosy red buzz of the Olympics; the fumes of spending from the stimulus; funds that have been delayedContinue Reading
Editor, Although not surprised, I am shocked and dismayed as once again Prime Minister Harper prorogues parliament, not for the good of the country but to avoid difficult issues that may further erode confidence in this government! This is one more step in this government’s inexorable drift toward unchallenged power: ducking difficult questions aroundContinue Reading
December 30, 2009 Dear Editor: I disagree with the recent suggestion by Mayor Bob Kilger that the City of Cornwall should provide stipends to council members who sit on the boards and committees of various community organizations. This is simply a pay increase through the back door for council members inContinue Reading
He’s done it again. That wacky Minority government leading Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, has run to Michaelle Jean asking for yet another time out. Just when I gave him a thumbs up for at least creating the perception of strength he pulls one from the Richard Simmons School of StrengthContinue Reading
Jim Brownell has been called the hardest working MPP for a reason. He’s written a letter that will be going to Minister Chris Bentley regarding the Letter to the Editor posted here by Donna Leroux regarding funding for victims of child hood sexual abuse at the inquiry here in Cornwall.Continue Reading
There’s a lot of talk around Canada about the future of Michael Ignatieff. There are a lot of potential replacements in Liberal land, and one of the most talked about is Justin Trudeau. Mr. Trudeau has been very patient while working hard to raise his profile and not simplyContinue Reading
Industry Minister Tony Clement talks to the Globe and Mail about the financial recovery. L I N K “If there was one thing you want to achieve in government this year that you believe would help Canada’s industrial sector, what would it be? [Government and universities have] actively engaged inContinue Reading
Vision is a funny thing. Many times there is no “right” vision; simply what a person or group wants. I’ve lived in Cornwall Ontario now for six years. It’s been an interesting experience. Cornwall is a very diverse community; and it’s a community in change. Continue Reading
It looks like the Liberal Party of Canada is not the only party to not have studied and read the Scottish play. Stephen Harper has been distancing himself and snubbing former PM Brian Mulroney, the Progressive Conservative PM that actually won two majority governments (one of which I actually votedContinue Reading
Scott Brison is quite an interview. Many of the interviews I’ve done have had challenges. Try getting stimulating wit out of Norm Ullman. Scott has now won 5 Federal elections. That says something about the relationship he has with the voters. His commitment to his constituents, and their chief businessContinue Reading
MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE RESPONDS TO FEDERAL COURT RULING ON MOTION FOR INTERIM ORDERS AKWESASNE, ONTARIO—On Monday, December 21st, Federal Court Justice Anne Mactavish dismissed the Mohawk Council of Akwesane’s Motion for Interim Orders seeking an Interlocutory Injunction. The Motion was filed in response to the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) actionsContinue Reading