It seems everywhere you look these days, Premier Doug Ford is pointing a finger at the little guy. Cyclists are causing gridlock. Unhoused people in encampments are ruining parks. People who use drugs at supervised consumption sites (rather than in public spaces) are a threat to nearby schools. Read More

Expropriation is a drastic measure. In acquiring land for public benefit, even when property owners are well compensated, it should be a tool of last resort. When negotiations do break down and governments forge ahead, we expect them to demonstrate their acquisitions are driven by reasonable necessity, and not unreasonable haste. Read More

In 2020, when Ontario introduced new math curricula for grades one to eight, standardized test scores already had been going downhill for a decade. Last year, just half of Grade 6 pupils were meeting the provincial standard in math. Ontario Conservatives' "back-to-basics" focus on math is helping young people prepare for tech careers and basic household budgeting. Unfortunately, a basic math refresher also seems in order for some of the folks managing our money at Queen's Park. Read More