The discovery of several burial sites of Indigenous children killed in residential schools across Canada must move our country and our governments beyond words of condolences and toward actions that advance truth, reconciliation, and justice. As flags are lowered across the country, and vigils and moments of silence are observed, we need to recognize that these symbolic measures are important, but not nearly enough.
Entries Tagged as 'Opinion'
FORUM: It’s time to walk the walk (June 2021)
July 15th, 2021 · Comments Off on FORUM: It’s time to walk the walk (June 2021)
FORUM: Ford is no friend of affordable housing (June 2021)
July 15th, 2021 · Comments Off on FORUM: Ford is no friend of affordable housing (June 2021)
Bill 108 cements opposition to inclusionary zoning
EDITORIAL CARTOON: “Reasons” (May 2019)
June 15th, 2021 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: “Reasons” (May 2019)
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EDITORIAL: Ford chooses wrong path, again (May 2021)
June 15th, 2021 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL: Ford chooses wrong path, again (May 2021)
Premier Doug Ford, yet again summons the experts for their advice, and pledges to follow their lead. And yet again, once advice is received, promptly goes off in a wildly different direction.
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FORUM: Premier Ford’s land use planning agenda is a big worry (May 2021)
June 15th, 2021 · Comments Off on FORUM: Premier Ford’s land use planning agenda is a big worry (May 2021)
Since becoming premier, the Doug Ford government has rewritten many of the laws and regulations that decide how we build and what we build. These developer-friendly changes help Doug Ford’s donor base reap record profits, but their impact on people, the environment, democracy and our affordable housing goals is mixed. And I’m being nice here.
FORUM: Exclusionary planning must stop (May 2021)
June 15th, 2021 · Comments Off on FORUM: Exclusionary planning must stop (May 2021)
With the power that the current provincial government gives to developers, our ability to require that new developments include community benefits, such as affordable housing, is extremely limited. But now is the moment to change that.
EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Apr. 2021)
May 12th, 2021 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Apr. 2021)
The Doug Ford wipeout! SEE MORE BY BRETT LAMB: EDITORIAL CARTOON: Pandemic Response (Mar. 2021) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Feb. 2021) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Jan. 2021) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice! (Dec. 2020) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Nov. 2020) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Oct. 2020) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Aug. 2020) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (July 2020) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Apr. 2020) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Mar. 2020) EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Feb. 2020) […]
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EDITORIAL Ford must resign (Apr. 2021)
May 12th, 2021 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL Ford must resign (Apr. 2021)
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has just announced three days of paid sick leave while on day nine of his 14-day PAID leave. He is self-isolating after a colleague in his office tested positive for COVID-19. The hypocrisy does not cause Mr. Ford to flinch, though he claims to be following the advice of “the brightest minds in the world.”
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FORUM: A victory for affordable housing in Kensington (Apr. 2021)
May 12th, 2021 · Comments Off on FORUM: A victory for affordable housing in Kensington (Apr. 2021)
Homelessness in Toronto and our neighbours living in encampments have been top of mind for many of you throughout the pandemic. It continues to be clear that all levels of government need to do more to fund and create housing, and it needs to be done faster. Our ultimate goal must be to ensure we have housing for everyone and to provide support for those who need it so they can stay healthy.
FORUM: Mr. Ford cuts into the future of public services (Apr. 2021)
May 12th, 2021 · Comments Off on FORUM: Mr. Ford cuts into the future of public services (Apr. 2021)
As lawmakers, we have a responsibility to listen, consult and collaborate to make good decisions for the people of Ontario. This is not a part of Premier Ford’s playbook. Despite the significance of the budget, the government did not organize traditional pre-budget public consultations, and only allowed about 20 people to give testimony in committee.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: “On the road to a roof over his head” (Apr. 2021)
May 12th, 2021 · Comments Off on LETTER TO THE EDITOR: “On the road to a roof over his head” (Apr. 2021)
Things are looking up for Jeff Reid, who has finally found a home Hi! It’s me, the guy on page 7 of the [March edition] of the Gleaner! I have received so many comments about the article, it’s unbelievable. Instead of walking by me like I don’t exist, more people are treating me like I’m […]
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EDITORIAL CARTOON: Pandemic Response (Mar. 2021)
March 26th, 2021 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: Pandemic Response (Mar. 2021)
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