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
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,
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
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady Up until this past week, Queen’s Park has been relatively quiet but there was turbulence with talk of a jet and heated debate over freedom of information reforms. There was no shortage of controversy and political theatre but there were also moments of personal progress and victory. I remain hopeful
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady The Ontario government recently tabled Bill 101, The Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026. The bill proposes major changes to school board governance. I’m digesting the bill’s components and forming opinions. My first impression is it has an emphasis on centralized control; however, there are items in the bill that
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady The media is speckled with stories about the lack of affordability facing Ontarians. I’ve been constantly absorbing endless reports. But even without media coverage, I would be fully aware of the situation. Both from a personal purchasing perspective and by hearing it from you. I’m glad you are connecting and