Every election the Gleaner asks the major candidates a common set of questions. We publish their answers to help readers make a more informed voting choice. The provincial election is set for February 27. We have featured this Q & A with candidates for 30 years. For the first time one major party, the governing Progressive Conservatives, did not reply despite repeated attempts by the Gleaner to include them.
ON THE COVER: Candidates questioned (Feb. 2025)
February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Candidates questioned (Feb. 2025)
FOCUS: Where do our candidates stand? (Provincial Election 2022)
May 24th, 2022 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Where do our candidates stand? (Provincial Election 2022)
When there is an election at the provincial or federal level, the Gleaner asks candidates questions about their policy positions on issues of the day. As the June election is almost upon us, their answers may help you decide how to cast your vote on June 2.
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NEWS: Candidates clash over climate platforms (Provincial Election 2022)
May 24th, 2022 · Comments Off on NEWS: Candidates clash over climate platforms (Provincial Election 2022)
Only three of the University-Rosedale candidates running in the Ontario election this spring were present for the University-Rosedale All Candidates Provinical Election Debate held Tuesday, May 10.
FOCUS: Greens tap Dianne Saxe (Spring 2022)
April 11th, 2022 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Greens tap Dianne Saxe (Spring 2022)
o return to Queen’s Park as an MPP with the Green Party of Ontario. The former provincial Environment Commissioner’s role was abolished in 2019 by the Ford government. Her plan, she says, is to push the province to tackle the climate crisis with authority.
FOCUS ON THE ELECTION: Grilling potential MPPs (Election Special 2018)
May 29th, 2018 · Comments Off on FOCUS ON THE ELECTION: Grilling potential MPPs (Election Special 2018)
University-Rosedale candidates answer your questions Over the last five months we’ve published forum pieces by five people running to be your Member of Provincial Parliament in the newly formed riding of University-Rosedale: Jessica Bell (New Democratic Party), Daryl Christoff (New People’s Choice Party of Ontario), Jo-Ann Davis (Ontario Liberal Party), Tim Grant (Green Party of Ontario), […]
FORUM: The Green Party’s platform (Election Special 2018)
May 29th, 2018 · 1 Comment
Focus on innovative measures and renewable energy By Tim Grant I have lived all my life in our new riding of University-Rosedale. My involvement as a teenager in the fight against the Spadina Expressway propelled me into a lifetime focus on local and provincial issues. For the past 15 years, I have served on the […]
GREENINGS (JULY 2017): Taking tolls to the Gardiner and Don Valley Parkway
August 1st, 2017 · Comments Off on GREENINGS (JULY 2017): Taking tolls to the Gardiner and Don Valley Parkway
Toronto shouldn’t have to pay for roads used by non-Torontonians I love a good history lesson. The Green Party of Ontario is floating a wonderful petition to implement road tolls on the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) and Gardiner Expressway. I haven’t been shy about being a fan for congestion control purposes. It likely won’t be […]