Mitzie Hunter is next up in answering some questions about her Ontario Liberal Party leadership run. You’ll find her relevant website and contact info below the very last answer of hers. 1) There are many candidates running to be the next Ontario Liberal Party leader. What would you say to
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Mind Bending Politics: Ombudsman to Ontario Parents and Students – We Don’t Believe You!
(Ontario Ombudsman Taking A Hands Off Approach To Systemic Issues With Ontario’s School Boards) Just as the Ministry of Education’s probe of more mishandling of public funds at the York Region District School Board becomes clearer, the Ontario Ombudsman has sent a strong message to tax payers that it will
Continue readingMind Bending Politics: YRDSB Leadership Crisis Builds As True Cost of Trustee By-Election Not Known
YRDSB Chair Loralea Carruthers (right) Still Dealing with Massive Public Confidence Issues This past week there was much indecision at the York Region District School Board [YRDSB] on how to fill former Trustee Nancy Elgie’s seat, punting the ball in an unprecedented move to the people of Georgina. Trustee Elgie
Continue readingMind Bending Politics: Serious Questions Remain as York School Board Trustee Steps Down
(York School Board Trustee Nancy Elgie Tenders Her Resignation via Youtube) Yesterday York Region District School Board [YRDSB] Trustee Nancy Elgie told her constituents via a Youtube video that she would be stepping down as a Trustee, months after uttering a racial slur by “mistake”. In the almost 10 minute
Continue readingMind Bending Politics: The Circus That Is Our Unaccountable Education System Coming to A School Board Near You
(Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne Likely To Read From A Blank Book On School Board Accountability) Over the past few months, the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) in Ontario has been embroiled in controversy surrounding governance, accountability, and racial tensions. The governing Liberal Party of Ontario promised to get to
Continue readingMind Bending Politics: Ministry’s Hands Are Tied On The Racial Slurs Of Trustee Elgie
(The York Region District School Board Acted To Protect Trustee Nancy Elgie From a Code of Conduct Review) This week has been a very tough week for the York Region District School Board (YRDSB). After Tuesday’s emotional meeting with parents, and bizarre apology for racial slurs by Trustee Nancy Elgie,
Continue readingMind Bending Politics: Head Injury to Blame For Racial Behavior At York Region District School Board
(York Trustee Nancy Elgie Blames Racial Slurs on Head Injury as Public Calls for Her Resignation Grow Louder) The scandal ridden York Region District School Board met with emotional parents Tuesday night. Many parents in York Region are concerned about the level of accountability the York Region District School Board
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: 2015 Black History Month Recognized in Ontario Legislature
The Ontario Legislature recognized Black History Month on Feb. 24, 2015. A statement by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade is available here. Hansard, Feb. 24, 2015 Black History Month
Continue readingScott's DiaTribes: Some Liberal bits and bites – provincial and federal
– Re-elected Premier Kathleen Wynne will be swearing in her new provincial Cabinet today. One of the chief shuffles I’m pleased to see is Dr. Eric Hoskins moving into the Health Ministry portfolio. I’ve been a long time supporter of his from his running as a federal LPC candidate in
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: A Question For Scarborough-Guildwood Candidate Ken Kirupa
Liberals fire back at Ken Kirupa & accuse him of “deliberately misleading” voters about living in Scarborough-Guildwood for “so many years”— Don Peat (@reporterdonpeat) July 30, 2013 Its been impossible to find a record of a K or a Ken Kirupa residing within the riding boundaries. The folks covering his
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: August 2nd Will Be One Helluva Hangover
As of 27 minutes ago, PCPO candidate Ken Kirupa came out pro-Scarborough subway line. Send A Message To The Liberals – Scarborough Wants Subways – Ontario PC Party http://t.co/jHfqDEsK0F— Ken Kirupa (@KenKirupa) July 12, 2013 As of yesterday its become official PCPO policy ahead of the by-election in Scarborough-Guildwood. Now
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: Will by-elections become referendum on hospital cuts in Scarborough, Ottawa?
Five provincial by-elections could be a referendum on changes to the health care system that are starving local hospitals. Two of these contests are in ridings where hospital cuts have been especially prominent on the public agenda. Called for August 1st, … Continue reading →
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