Category: Columns

It is time to focus on priority services 

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady  A survey released recently noted Ontarians strongly believe the Doug Ford government is poorly handling critical files like healthcare, senior care, and housing affordability. The Angus Reid survey was released four months into the Ford government’s second mandate.  About 80 percent of survey respondents said the government performs poorly on

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This election, we want Haldimand-Norfolk, not Hazzard

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady   Many of us growing up in the 80s enjoyed the Dukes of Hazzard and laughed at the comical situation created by the powers afforded to Boss Hogg. If this were to play out in real life, in counties like Norfolk and Haldimand, it would be more of a Shakespearian tragedy.

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The first four months have been a whirlwind

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady The past four months have flown by and it seems like yesterday was election day. It’s been a whirlwind of funding announcements, special events, parades, and legislative work, both in the riding and at Queen’s Park. In all the excitement, I had to get two offices up and running so

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The season for hunting and fall fishing

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady As the days get shorter and the leaves turn from green to shades of red and orange, many residents of Haldimand-Norfolk look forward to the start of hunting season and fall fishing. I have met many hunters and anglers over the years and been impressed with their commitment to conservation.

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Fall brings harvest, reflection and fairs

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady Summer is now officially over, and fall is upon us. After spending the past few summers under pandemic rules and regulations, it was wonderful to get back to normal this year. Trying to cram in everything we had been missing made the season fly by. As the leaves change colour

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Long-term care bill scarce in details

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady Ontario’s Bill 7,  More Beds, Better Care Act, 2022, recently passed through the Legislature. I voted against Bill 7 because it was scarce in details. Sometimes it’s not what the legislation contains but rather the information it doesn’t. I agree the issue of ALC (alternative level of care) beds has

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Long live our noble Queen – 1926-2022

By Bobbi Ann Brady, MPP As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we undoubtedly acknowledge the scope of her public service for over 70 years. She is one of the most recognized and famous people on the face of the earth.  My parents travelled to England when I was young and could

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Reconstruction of Argyle St Bridge overdue 

 By Bobbi Ann Brady  Haldimand-Norfolk MPP  If the saga of Caledonia’s Argyle Street bridge reconstruction were a movie, it might be called The NeverEnding Story.   Built in 1927, the bridge is what is known as rainbow arch construction, with the arches made of concrete. The individual arches are longer than typical with this design, and

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Political will needed to fix ODSP in province

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady The case for change is clear for how the Ontario Government treats disabled Ontarians. Those in our community who receive financial assistance through the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) do not like having to rely on a government cheque – they do so through no fault of their own. I

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Throne Speech fails to mention agriculture 

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady  On the heels of choosing a Speaker in the Ontario Legislature, the second order of business was delivering the Speech from the Throne – Together, Let’s Build Ontario.  Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, read the Speech according to tradition. She reminded members of the Legislature that we are

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