Opinion

OPINION: Ford government borrows from the Donald Trump playbook regarding endangered species laws

Premier Ford indicated in his provincial election campaign that he would stand up to President Trump, but the reality shows Ford is following in Trump’s footsteps: academics

May 30, 2025 2:56 PM Read more >

Ontario Budget 2025: Navigating economic storm clouds, with restraint ahead

Budget 2025 was always going to be a balancing act, writes Brian Lewis

May 15, 2025 4:04 PM Read more >

Ontario’s 2025 budget almost meets the moment

In unprecedented times, governments must risk doing things differently, writes Peter Weltman

May 15, 2025 4:03 PM Read more >

To continue as Liberal Leader, Bonnie Crombie needs a new mandate

A leadership review in 2025 would help unite Liberals before the dissent gets out of hand, writes Liberal Will Wuehr in an op-ed

Mar 4, 2025 2:54 PM Read more >

OPINION: Rivals should meet Doug Ford’s gas tax promise

If re-elected as premier, PC Leader vows to make permanent a temporary gas tax cut that has saved the typical Ontario family more than $1,000 at the pumps

Feb 16, 2025 9:00 PM Read more >

Opening the door to Sarah Jama a positive step for the Ontario NDP: Matthew Green

It's a significant moment for the party and an important affirmation of its commitment to democratic principles, writes the NDP MP for Hamilton Centre

Jan 8, 2025 3:03 PM Read more >

Ford’s election strategy: ride Trudeau’s failures as far as they’ll take him

Premier Doug Ford’s biggest wild card is Ottawa, writes strategist George Soule

Jan 3, 2025 1:45 PM Read more >

COLUMN: This is a big moment for local news — which is why we’re doubling down

The Ford government has directed provincial agencies to boost ad spending on community news sources like ours. Imagine if large corporations and the federal government followed their lead

Nov 8, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Ontario municipalities need a moonshot mission

As municipal politicians begin to gather for the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference, Coun. Jonathan Scott urges them to shoot for the skies

Aug 18, 2024 12:44 PM Read more >

One year after my Greenbelt report, ethical and informed decision-making still matters

The province must update its lobbying and conflicts of interest legislation to safeguard the public trust

Aug 9, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >