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Category Archives: Politics
Review: The Chancellor: The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel
I have finished ready a new biography about former German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, entitled The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel by Kati Marton. The book, newly released following Ms. Merkel’s retirement as Chancellor after 16 years in power, is an … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Reviews
Tagged #AngelaMerkel, Angela Merkel, Biography, Book, Chancellor, Chancellor of Germany, Review
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Ontario General Election
On June 2nd, 2022 the Province of Ontario held a general election for its 124 seats in the Provincial Legislature. The Progressive Conservative Party (PCs) led by Premier Doug Ford won a second term in office while increasing their seat … Continue reading
Former Ontario Premier Bill Davis Passes Away at 92
William ‘Bill’ Davis, the 18th Premier of Ontario and former MPP from Peel Region has passed away at the age of 92. Mr. Davis served as Premier of Ontario from 1971 to 1985. Bill Davis was born William Grenville Davis … Continue reading
Posted in Obituaries, Politics
Tagged 92, Bill Davis, Brock University, Companion of the Order of Canada, Death, Minister of Education, Minister of University Affairs, Ontario, Ontario Colleges, Ontario Educational Communications Authority, Ontario Human Rights Code, Order of Canada, Order of Ontario, Premier of Ontario, Province of Ontario, Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Trent University, TVOntario, William Grenville Davis
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Constitutional Monarchy works in Canada
With the news of the resignation of Julie Payette as Canada’s Governor General there has been talk about the relevance of the position in Canada. However, I support our Constitutional Monarchy and believe it works quite well. Here are some … Continue reading
John Turner has Passed Away
Former Canadian Prime Minister John Turner has passed away at the age of 91. Mr. Turner was born in in London, England on June 7th, 1929. His family would move to Canada in 1932 after the death of his father. … Continue reading
Liberal Minority in the 43rd Canadian General Election
On October 21st, 2019 the 43rd Federal election was held in Canada. The result was a victory for the Liberal Party under Justin Trudeau, who received enough support to gain a minority Government, despite having a majority in the last … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged #Canadavotes, #election, #generalelection, #vote, 43rd General Election, Adam van Koeverden, Andrew Scheer, Bloc Québécois, Canada, City of Toronto, Coalition, Conservative Party, Creating a Supply and Confidence Agreement, Dominion of Canada, Dr. Helena Jaczek, Elizabeth May, General Election, Greater Toronto Area, Green Party, GTA, Helena Jaczek, House of Commons, Jagmeet Singh, Jane Philpott, Jody Wilson-Raybould, Justin Trudeau, Liberal Party, Lisa Raitt, Maxime Bernier, People's Party, Ralph Goodale, Theodore Antony, Toronto, Toronto Ontario
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How to Fix Region of Peel’s Council
There has been a lot of discussion recently about the City of Mississauga wanting to separate from the Region of Peel as the Province of Ontario (Queen’s Park) is currently reviewing the operation of its Regional Municipalities. While on the … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged Amalgamation, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, Composition, Council, Peel Region, Region of Peel, Separation, Town of Caledon
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Ontario Government to Invoke Section 33 of the Constitution
On September 10th, 2018 the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, announced that he will be invoking the so-called ‘Notwithstanding clause’ in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Section 33.) This decision is in response to a court decision that the … Continue reading
John Diefenbaker, Canadian Prime Minister
Today is the 39th anniversary of the death of former Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. John George Diefenbaker was born September 18th, 1895 in Neustadt, Ontario to William Thomas Diefenbaker and his wife Mary Florence. His father was of German … Continue reading
Why Toronto Needs 47 Councillors
It has been reported that the Provincial Government wishes to cut the number of councillors in Toronto from 47 to 25, and be made effective for the 2018 municipal election. Not only is this a last minute decision right before … Continue reading
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