Written on 8 Oct, 2018 at 11:10 in
Election, Politics | Author:
Interim Staff Nova Scotia MLA John Lohr
Campaign Life Coalition deemed Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative MLA John Lohr (Kings North) supportable in the party’s provincial leadership race.
CLC reports that Lohr supports introducing a bill to protect the conscience rights of medical professionals who do not want to participate in euthanasia. CLC political strategist Jack Fonseca said that Lohr recognizes the dangers that the NS College of Physicians presents ... (Continue reading)
Written on 13 Jul, 2018 at 15:31 in
Election, Politics, Sex Education | Author:
Analysis Paul Tuns Pro-family groups demand sex-ed program be repealed
New Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reiterated his promise to repeal the sex-ed curriculum.
On June 7, the Ontario Progressive Conservative party won more than 40 per cent of the vote and a majority at Queen’s Park, turfing the Liberal government after 15 years in power. Ford rode a wave of anti-Liberal sentiment following years of scandal, fiscal ... (Continue reading)
Written on 13 Jul, 2018 at 15:27 in
Announcements, Election, Features, Politics | Author:
Andrew Lawton
This year will mark a departure from the usual political boredom summer brings, with a cultural battle brewing and a September deadline looming. At stake is when – not if – Ontario’s controversial sexual education curriculum will be repealed.
During the Progressive Conservative leadership race and the general election campaign, Doug Ford was clear: if he wins, the curriculum that subverted meaningful parental consultation is gone.
On election night, ... (Continue reading)
It was incredibly disappointing to see Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford throw Tanya Granic Allen under the bus after the Liberals released videos showing the former PC leadership contender and PC candidate for MPP in Mississauga Centre saying some politically incorrect things about the gay community (see page three for the story). We would have obviously preferred to see Ford stand up to the Liberal bullies who think ... (Continue reading)
Written on 4 Jun, 2018 at 6:40 in
Election, Josie Luetke, Politics | Author:
Talk Turkey Josie Luetke Talk Turkey Josie Luetke
I’m well aware that by the time you read this, the Ontario election may have already passed. If that is the case, then, if you live in Ontario, you have the next four years or so to mull over these words. With the dropping of Tanya Granic Allen as a Progressive Conservative candidate, though, I just couldn’t resist the urge to say something, ... (Continue reading)
Written on 4 Jun, 2018 at 5:52 in
Election, Politics, Pro-Life, Society & Culture | Author:
Paul Tuns Tanya Granic Allen was dropped as a candidate by PC leader Doug Ford. She has returned as head of Parents as First Educators and vows to hold the Progressive Conservatives accountable on ... (Continue reading)
Written on 3 Oct, 2007 at 6:57 in
Election | Author:
Interim Staff On Oct. 10, Ontario voters will decide the future of the province’s electoral system in a referendum that asks:
Which electoral system should Ontario use to elect members to the provincial legislature?
The existing electoral system (First-Past-the-Post)
The alternative electoral system proposed by
the Citizens’ Assembly (Mixed Member Proportional)
The Liberal and Conservative parties are both neutral on the question, although prominent members of each are lined up on both sides of the issue. The NDP and all the minor parties except ... (Continue reading)