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Why I volunteer

On the heels of volunteer week, I have been reflecting on what I get out of volunteering: I hope the organizations I volunteer for...

Divorce, Liberal Style

Parliament makes laws. The judicial system enforces them. To do so, it takes into account previous cases in which the laws have...

Private School Fee Deductions

With the impending election and a changing political landscape, I’ve been thinking about my options coming up, and in particular...

Oakville Mayor

Still undecided? I am being asked a lot about my choice for Mayor in this election. It may surprise some that although I ran against Rob...

Populism and Liberalism

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-why-cant-liberalism-be-populist-too/

Too much or too little government? Some general thoughts on the dynamic tension between government

First of all, I subscribe to an ethos of plenty. I do not believe there is a finite pie that must be divided and that we should fight to...

Carbon Taxes, Cap and Trade and "Revenue Neutrality"

While many thoughtful people still wonder about the extent of humanity’s impact on our changing climate, the scientific consensus is all...

Of Gas Plants and Hydro Rates

This is my response to Marcus Gee's article in yesterday's Globe: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/have-ontarios-liberals-learned-...

So many good charities, so many demands: can’t choose?

United Way can help. The United Way is not a charity. It raises money for charities and decides which ones should get the money. It’s a...

Canada’s Historic Aversion to Risk: Why Aggressive Tax Policy is the Best Solution

Canada’s DNA is more risk averse than in the U.S., and the challenge of encouraging people who have the ability to strike out on their...

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