#CheersSocialToronto
Hello parents! Re #CheersSocialToronto – a regular integrated meet-up group for young adults (ages 20-32) who meet criteria for an intellectual disability – functioning in the higher end. I am the Read more →
Repeal the Notwithstanding Clause
Ontario premier Doug Ford’s controversial use of the notwithstanding clause (section 33 of the Constitution Act 1982 – “NWC”) to override the judicial application of the rule of law, has Read more →
The 25th Anniversary of the Charlottetown Referendum
This week marks the 25th anniversary of the Charlottetown referendum on October 26, 1992. This was a consultative national referendum to determine public opinion on a set of far-reaching constitutional Read more →
The Constitution is a “Living Tree”: Time for New Growth (June 2017)
The Quebec premier’s constitutional discussion paper – “Quebecers: Our Way of Being Canadian. Policy on Québec Affirmation and Canadian Relations” – was a surprising addition to the busy news cycle Read more →
The Challenge to Canadian Democracy – Overview (February 15, 2017)
Overview In 2017 we will slowly adapt to the new normal of an outrageously uninformed American president who uses Twitter as a channel not just for random thoughts, but also Read more →
1. Closing the Gap between Rhetoric and Action (February 15, 2017)
This is part of my article entitled “The Challenge to Canadian Democracy”. Here are four federal-specific policy areas where important initiatives must not be allowed to languish beyond the next Read more →
2. Harmonizing Legislation and Action across Jurisdictions – (February 15, 2017)
This is part of my article entitled “The Challenge to Canadian Democracy”. Here are five crucial policy areas in desperate need of vigorous federal government leadership to ensure carefully harmonized Read more →
3. Serious Reform to Representative Institutions and Practices – (February 15, 2017)
This is part of my article entitled “The Challenge to Canadian Democracy”. Our representative institutions and practices need serious reform to reduce executive power and return it to Parliament. We Read more →
4. Expanding Direct Citizen Participation – (February 15, 2017)
This is part of my article entitled “The Challenge to Canadian Democracy”. Sound practices and institutions are vital, but in order to make our government responsive and responsible Canadians must Read more →
5. Modernizing Arrangements for Intergovernmental Collaboration (February 15, 2017)
This is part of my article entitled “The Challenge to Canadian Democracy“. The traditional approach of relying only on ad hoc first ministers’ meetings to achieve an intergovernmental consensus no Read more →
2015 election articles and related material
Election statement and policy papers Canadians want coherent action and principled leadership. No more manipulative, secretive and unaccountable government. No more everything-but-the-kitchen-sink omnibus bills. We must restore power to Parliament Read more →
Canadians Want to Believe a Different Way Is Possible: Doing Our Part for Syrian Refugees (September 2015)
On the campaign trail this week, public concern at the door was focused on the tragic plight of millions of Syrian refugees. Few Canadians I met at the doorstep took Read more →
Why I’m Running to be your Member of Parliament
I am honoured to be a candidate in the 2015 election for the federal riding of Carleton, a riding that traces its history back to Confederation. This is the election Read more →