Articles related to "Mike Harris"
Ontario Elections, Part One: The Progressive Conservative
Mike Harris has called an Election for June 3rd. A look at the Progressive Conservative Party.
pc • tory • tories • mike harris • 1999 election
Mike Harris has called an Election for June 3rd. A look at the Progressive Conservative Party.
pc • tory • tories • mike harris • 1999 election
Ontario Premier Resigns
Premier Mike Harris announces he is stepping down after six years in office.
canadian politics • ontario • government • premier mike harris • canada
Premier Mike Harris announces he is stepping down after six years in office.
canadian politics • ontario • government • premier mike harris • canada
ONTARIO WATER SCARE: E.coli Kills Five
Five people have died in Walkerton, Ontario due to E.coli poisoning from the area's water supply. Since the article was written, it has come to light that the Ministry of the Enviroment and the Tory government was well aware of what was happening in Walkerton as far back as 1998.
suite 101 • suite 101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
Five people have died in Walkerton, Ontario due to E.coli poisoning from the area's water supply. Since the article was written, it has come to light that the Ministry of the Enviroment and the Tory government was well aware of what was happening in Walkerton as far back as 1998.
suite 101 • suite 101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
Bashing the Poor in Ontario
While most of us would never consider expressing outrage against racial and ethnic groups in public discourse, many politicians have no trouble attacking the poor.
poor bashing • mike harris • ontario government • social assistance cuts • anti-poor
While most of us would never consider expressing outrage against racial and ethnic groups in public discourse, many politicians have no trouble attacking the poor.
poor bashing • mike harris • ontario government • social assistance cuts • anti-poor
Can Niagara's Cities and Towns Amalgamate?
Tired of old style politics, infighting and parochialism, a growing number of Niagara residents are joining a movement to create "One Niagara", a city in its own right.
one niagara • niagara region • municipal politics • niagara regional politics • amalgamation of cities
Tired of old style politics, infighting and parochialism, a growing number of Niagara residents are joining a movement to create "One Niagara", a city in its own right.
one niagara • niagara region • municipal politics • niagara regional politics • amalgamation of cities
Leadership Race for Ontario's Conservative Party
As the race heats up for Ontario's Progressive Conservative leadership, party members are warned that radical visions may win the leadership but not win government.
progressive conservative party • tim hudak • christine elliott • progressive conservative leadership vote • human rights tribunal of ontario
As the race heats up for Ontario's Progressive Conservative leadership, party members are warned that radical visions may win the leadership but not win government.
progressive conservative party • tim hudak • christine elliott • progressive conservative leadership vote • human rights tribunal of ontario
Tim Hudak Wins Ontario PC Leadership Vote
A tight race between four candidates for the provincial leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party is over, as Tim Hudak takes the helm.
progressive conservative party of ontario • tim hudak • pc leadership convention • mike harris • hudak biography
A tight race between four candidates for the provincial leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party is over, as Tim Hudak takes the helm.
progressive conservative party of ontario • tim hudak • pc leadership convention • mike harris • hudak biography
Good News for Ontario's Teachers
Anyone involved in the Ontario education is cheering this week after hearing of the resignation of premier Mike Harris. Why are we so happy and is our happiness justified?
harris • ontario • education • information • mikeharris
Anyone involved in the Ontario education is cheering this week after hearing of the resignation of premier Mike Harris. Why are we so happy and is our happiness justified?
harris • ontario • education • information • mikeharris
Election Results
The results of the Ontario elections. The Results of the New Brunswick elections.
ontario • majority • harris • mcginty • hampton
The results of the Ontario elections. The Results of the New Brunswick elections.
ontario • majority • harris • mcginty • hampton
IS CANADA IMMUNE TO TERRORISM?
A few weeks ago, fiction turned to reality when terrorist attacked the USA. Since Canada and the US have such a close relationship, the question arises, "Is Canada Immune to Terrorism?"
canada • terrorism • immune • mary alward • mary
A few weeks ago, fiction turned to reality when terrorist attacked the USA. Since Canada and the US have such a close relationship, the question arises, "Is Canada Immune to Terrorism?"
canada • terrorism • immune • mary alward • mary
Tories and Alliance Complete the mating dance
After months or years of debate, bickering and name calling, Canada's two conservative parties announced plans to come together in a new party to challenge the federal Liberals.
tory • alliance • mackay • harper • liberal
After months or years of debate, bickering and name calling, Canada's two conservative parties announced plans to come together in a new party to challenge the federal Liberals.
tory • alliance • mackay • harper • liberal
British Columbia election results
Not since the early eighties has a premier won two consecutive elections in British Columbia. Things changed this may
canada • british columbia • vancouver • victoria • mla
Not since the early eighties has a premier won two consecutive elections in British Columbia. Things changed this may
canada • british columbia • vancouver • victoria • mla
Myrna Kostash: Part Two
Part Two of an interview with Myrna Kostash about her book <i>The Next Canada</i>.
canadian literature • myrna kostash • next canada
Part Two of an interview with Myrna Kostash about her book <i>The Next Canada</i>.
canadian literature • myrna kostash • next canada
The Last Stand of Grade Thirteen
a historic year for ca. 280,000 Ontario students, who will graduate from High School.
canada • ontario • school • high school • grade 13
a historic year for ca. 280,000 Ontario students, who will graduate from High School.
canada • ontario • school • high school • grade 13
Another Tory Name Change
An agreement has been made between the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative to form a new party: the Conservative Party
canada • pc • canadian alliance • right wing
An agreement has been made between the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative to form a new party: the Conservative Party
canada • pc • canadian alliance • right wing
Federal Budget Stops Parliamentary Stalemate
After a near destabilization of Parliament last December, Canada's governing Conservatives finally figured out we are in a recession. But did this new discovery help?
parliament • stephen harper • jim flaherty • federal budget • michael ignatieff
After a near destabilization of Parliament last December, Canada's governing Conservatives finally figured out we are in a recession. But did this new discovery help?
parliament • stephen harper • jim flaherty • federal budget • michael ignatieff
Gutsy, but will it work?
PC leader Joe Clark launches an attack against the Canadian Alliance.
canadian politics • joe clark • progressive conservative • pc • tory
PC leader Joe Clark launches an attack against the Canadian Alliance.
canadian politics • joe clark • progressive conservative • pc • tory
Missing the Mark in Child Poverty
In Ontario's otherwise positive measures to reduce child poverty, its Ontario Child Benefit will miss the mark for getting children of parents on welfare out of poverty.
child poverty • ontario government • ontario child benefit • national child benefit supplement • social assistance policy
In Ontario's otherwise positive measures to reduce child poverty, its Ontario Child Benefit will miss the mark for getting children of parents on welfare out of poverty.
child poverty • ontario government • ontario child benefit • national child benefit supplement • social assistance policy
Ontario Moves Forward With Tax Harmonization
Despite stiff opposition, it appears Ontario is moving forward with a plan to harmonize its Provincial Sales Tax (PST) with the federal Goods & Services Tax (GST).
ontario budget • ontario+ premier dalton mcguinty • sales tax harmonization • ontario finance minister dwight duncan • opposition to tax harmonzation
Despite stiff opposition, it appears Ontario is moving forward with a plan to harmonize its Provincial Sales Tax (PST) with the federal Goods & Services Tax (GST).
ontario budget • ontario+ premier dalton mcguinty • sales tax harmonization • ontario finance minister dwight duncan • opposition to tax harmonzation
Ontario Poverty Strategy Too Late
While the Ontario Government's child poverty-reduction strategy is a welcome initiative, community groups are concerned that the poorest of the poor will be left behind.
child poverty • ontario government • poverty-reduction strategy • disabled ontarians • welfare rates
While the Ontario Government's child poverty-reduction strategy is a welcome initiative, community groups are concerned that the poorest of the poor will be left behind.
child poverty • ontario government • poverty-reduction strategy • disabled ontarians • welfare rates
Opening Doors to Persons with Disabilities
One thing most people with disabilities want to do is to find and maintain a good job. Ontario's government is trying to do just that with some bumps in the road.
persons with disabilities • odsp • employment supports • ontario disability support • labour market
One thing most people with disabilities want to do is to find and maintain a good job. Ontario's government is trying to do just that with some bumps in the road.
persons with disabilities • odsp • employment supports • ontario disability support • labour market
Does the Ontario Liberal victory sound the death knell for the far right?
The unprecedented victory of the Ontario Liberals in the recent provincial election has many Ontarians - and Canadians - wondering if we're witnessing political parties scurrying back to the center.
dalton • mcguinty • ontario • progressive conservative • tories
The unprecedented victory of the Ontario Liberals in the recent provincial election has many Ontarians - and Canadians - wondering if we're witnessing political parties scurrying back to the center.
dalton • mcguinty • ontario • progressive conservative • tories
Homelessness
Homelessness has become a public concern, and governments are developing programs to solve the homelessness problem, but nobody understands that the homeless mentally ill also need treatment and ongoing community support as well as housing
schizophrenia • homelessness • community support • compliance • treatment
Homelessness has become a public concern, and governments are developing programs to solve the homelessness problem, but nobody understands that the homeless mentally ill also need treatment and ongoing community support as well as housing
schizophrenia • homelessness • community support • compliance • treatment
Legislating Poverty Reduction in Ontario
As part of Ontario's poverty-reduction program, Bill 152, An Act Respecting a Long-Term Strategy to Reduce Poverty in Ontario, was introduced. Will it work?
poverty-reduction act • deb matthews • poverty-reduction legislation • human rights code • ontario government
As part of Ontario's poverty-reduction program, Bill 152, An Act Respecting a Long-Term Strategy to Reduce Poverty in Ontario, was introduced. Will it work?
poverty-reduction act • deb matthews • poverty-reduction legislation • human rights code • ontario government
Ontarians with Disabilities Act - What's Next?
1,500,000 Ontarians with disabilities face many kinds of barriers, which prevent them from participating fully in the economic, social and cultural life of our province. This situation is, of course, not unique to Ontario. These barriers can be physical in nature, relate to the inability to access information, or to attitudinal issues in society.
ontarians with disabilities act
1,500,000 Ontarians with disabilities face many kinds of barriers, which prevent them from participating fully in the economic, social and cultural life of our province. This situation is, of course, not unique to Ontario. These barriers can be physical in nature, relate to the inability to access information, or to attitudinal issues in society.
ontarians with disabilities act
Reforming Disability Benefits in Ontario
In 1998, when both Ontario Works and ODSP programs were created, people with disabilities were promised they would be taken off welfare; so far it is not the case.
ontario disability support program • poverty-reduction program • social assistance review • social assistance reform act • ontario works
In 1998, when both Ontario Works and ODSP programs were created, people with disabilities were promised they would be taken off welfare; so far it is not the case.
ontario disability support program • poverty-reduction program • social assistance review • social assistance reform act • ontario works
Yesterday, September Eleventh, Two Thousand and One...
...a day which will live in infamy
united states • canada • terror • terrorism • rant
...a day which will live in infamy
united states • canada • terror • terrorism • rant
A TRIBUTE TO COLIN VAUGHAN
Colin Vaughan was the Political Specialist for CITY-TV for 23 years. He celebrated New Year's with his family and in the wee hours of Jan 1, 2000, he passed away in his sleep. CITY-TV and Ontario politics will never be the same. His passing left a deep void in the lives of his family, friends, colleagues and fans.
colin vaughan • hard-nosed • silver-haired • architect • journalist
Colin Vaughan was the Political Specialist for CITY-TV for 23 years. He celebrated New Year's with his family and in the wee hours of Jan 1, 2000, he passed away in his sleep. CITY-TV and Ontario politics will never be the same. His passing left a deep void in the lives of his family, friends, colleagues and fans.
colin vaughan • hard-nosed • silver-haired • architect • journalist
Decade in Review: 1990-1999
The Decade in Review. from 1990 to 1999
canadian history • decade • 1990 • 1991 • 1992
The Decade in Review. from 1990 to 1999
canadian history • decade • 1990 • 1991 • 1992
Two More for <i>The Captain</i>
The Championship Auto Racing Teams visit Laguna Seca Raceway, and Marlboro Team Penske comes away with another one-two finish, dominating qualifying and the race despite some grumbling from anonymous drivers following Patrick Carpentier's spectacular Friday over-the-wall tumble.
team penske • cart • championship auto racing teams • cart • bobby rahal
The Championship Auto Racing Teams visit Laguna Seca Raceway, and Marlboro Team Penske comes away with another one-two finish, dominating qualifying and the race despite some grumbling from anonymous drivers following Patrick Carpentier's spectacular Friday over-the-wall tumble.
team penske • cart • championship auto racing teams • cart • bobby rahal
Year in Review: 1999
The Year in Review, reviewing 1999. Ah now you get it.
canadian history • news events • current events • year in review • 1999
The Year in Review, reviewing 1999. Ah now you get it.
canadian history • news events • current events • year in review • 1999
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