By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady History doesn’t lie but rather records the consequences of the choices we make. With a little research, examples from across North America abound as to what happens when major development gets ahead of infrastructure. One just needs to look west where during the Fort McMurray oil sands boom, accelerated growth
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady March 23rd to June 2nd served as the bookends to a brief but busy legislative session at Queen’s Park. As your independent voice at the Legislature, I am proud of what we accomplished during those short weeks. Most importantly, these achievements are not mine alone – they are yours as
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady “In matters of conscience, the law of the majority has no place.” — Mahatma Gandhi Public office often comes with pressure to fall in line, to support legislation because it is politically convenient or broadly supported. But when the vote on Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act, came up this week, I
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady In a column from earlier this year, I echoed words I’ve been saying since my first election in 2022 “…barriers within our schools are growing faster than our solutions.” And overstretched and underfunded special education support systems were part of my gripe. I have been joined in that sentiment by
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady Since being first elected in 2022, I’ve heard plenty of concerns from you about trucking accidents. So, it was gratifying the Auditor General of Ontario’s (Shelley Spence) latest round of Special Reports, released May 12th, contained within it a full report entitled Large Commercial Truck Driver Licensing. And looking at
For immediate release May 13, 2026 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady today stood to ask Premier Ford, in light of labour action due to funding cuts, what specific action he is taking to prevent service disruptions that could leave thousands of children, families, and vulnerable Ontarians without critical supports. Currently, in many parts
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady The spring session of the Ontario Legislature feels very short – likely because it is. But it is also short on substance, unless you believe democracy works best when voices are quieter, scrutiny is limited, and debate is rushed. On May 7, Bill 101, the Putting Student Achievement First Act,
For immediate release May 11, 2026 QUEEN’S PARK: Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady on May 5th tabled a motion in the Ontario Legislature to encourage the Ontario Government to amend the Municipal Act, 2001, and eliminate the appointment of Integrity Commissioners. The motion is now recorded as Motion 73. The wording of her motion was
For immediate release May 11, 2026 QUEEN’S PARK: On the first day of National Nursing Week, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady wants to join the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) to celebrate nurses and the critical role they play in the healthcare system. National Nursing Week (May 11-17) is a yearly celebration recognizing the important
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady On April 24th, Royal Assent was given to the Ford Government’s omnibus “Budget Measures” Bill 97, Plan to Protect Ontario Act, 2026. I voted against the bill as I felt it did little to address the affordability issues I continually hear about. Another key issue I had with the bill