Category Archives: Politics

Liberal Majority in Ontario

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Edward Brain

Now that the dust has settled in the 41st general election in Ontario, let’s look at the results: Out of 107, 54 seats were required to form a majority Government. The Liberals won 58 seats, for a four seat majority. … Continue reading →

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Reforming the Senate

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Edward Brain

About 10 months ago, I wrote about whether or not Canada needs a Senate.  I supported having a Senate, and I still do. With the recent suspensions of three Senators, as well as the announcement that Liberal Party leader Justin … Continue reading →

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Should the Minimum Wage be Increased?

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Edward Brain

The Government of Ontario has announced that it plans to increase the minimum wage to $11.00, up 75¢ from $10.25.  The increase is planned to come into effect on June 1st, 2014. The decision has created discussion on whether or … Continue reading →

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Canada Post to end Door-to-Door Delivery

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Edward Brain

Today, Canada Post has announced that it will end door-to-door delivery of mail over the next five years and increase the postal rate to $1 for stamps purchased on an individual basis, or 85 cents each if purchased in a … Continue reading →

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Why the Mayor of Toronto Should Resign

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Edward Brain

At this point, with all the controversies that Mayor Rob Ford has had to deal with, I personally believe that it is time for him to resign as Mayor of Toronto.  The whole issue with his use of crack cocaine, … Continue reading →

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Should Some Senators Resign?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Senate is under scrutiny as it looks into whether or not it should suspend three of its members – namely Senators Patrick Brazeau (Quebec), Mike Duffy (P.E.I.), and Pamela Wallin (Saskatchewan). I would state that it is time that … Continue reading →

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Condominim Act Review Stage 2

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Edward Brain

Canada’s Public Policy Forum has released it’s second stage review of Ontario’s Condominium Act.  I’d like to discuss a number of issues in the report: 1)  The report calls for mandatory testing for property managers.  This is a good step … Continue reading →

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Should the Island Airport be Extended?

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Edward Brain

The City is now in the process of deciding on whether or not is should support the extension of the runway at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, on a request by Porter Airlines. First, a brief history: the Billy Bishop … Continue reading →

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Sir John Graves Simcoe

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Edward Brain

As today is Sir John Graves Simcoe Day in Ontario, I would like to discuss the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada from 1791 to 1796.  Of course Upper Canada would later become the Province of Ontario. Born in Cotterstock … Continue reading →

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TDSB Throws Out Old Books

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Star has reported that the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has thrown out numerous books that are deemed to be old, or contact ‘inappropriate’ or do not meet their ‘equity policy’. Just because a book is old does … Continue reading →

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