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Author Archives: Deb Hutton

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Hutton: Civil service needs to focus on professional and confidential advice

Hutton: Civil service needs to focus on professional and confidential advice

Leaked documents can undermine the independence and credibility of the civil service, argues columnist Deb Hutton. ...

News, Opinion
17.01.2020 Deb Hutton 0 0
Hutton: Why teachers shouldn't have the right to strike

Hutton: Why teachers shouldn’t have the right to strike

Columnist Deb Hutton makes the case that removing the right to strike from teachers would be a win-win. ...

Education and Training, News, Opinion
29.11.2019 Deb Hutton 0 0
Hutton: Lessons to learn from Andrew Scheer's failure to break through in Ontario

Hutton: Lessons to learn from Andrew Scheer’s failure to break through in Ontario

Columnist Deb Hutton says socially conservative views played a role in the reluctance of some Ontarians to back Scheer. ...

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01.11.2019 Deb Hutton 0 0
Hutton: Why politicians should stick to their knitting

Hutton: Why politicians should stick to their knitting

When politicians focus on subjects that are out of their lane, the result is duplication and waste, argues columnist Deb Hutton. ...

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04.10.2019 Deb Hutton 0 0
Hutton: There are reasons to be optimistic on the education file

Hutton: There are reasons to be optimistic on the education file

In spite of the new approach from Education Minister Stephen Lecce, columnist Deb Hutton is still taking steps to prepare for a potential labour stoppage. ...

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06.09.2019 Deb Hutton 0 0
Hutton: A lobbyist by definition is a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators

Hutton: A lobbyist by definition is a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators

Columnist Deb Hutton says if done honestly and professionally, lobbying is an important part of a democratic system of government. ...

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09.08.2019 Deb Hutton 0 0
Hutton: What the premier should look for in his next chief of staff

Hutton: What the premier should look for in his next chief of staff

The next top political staffer faces significant challenges, but it's also an unparalleled experience, writes columnist Deb Hutton. ...

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05.07.2019 Deb Hutton 0 0
Hutton: Ideas for improving education that go beyond class size

Hutton: Ideas for improving education that go beyond class size

More attention should be paid to support children with differing abilities in the classroom, writes columnist Deb Hutton. ...

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10.05.2019 Deb Hutton 0 0
Hutton: Vic Fedeli's mellow yellow budget

Hutton: Vic Fedeli’s mellow yellow budget

Columnist Deb Hutton hoped for more aggressive fiscal conservatism in the budget, but finds that Vic Fedeli picked his perfect shade of yellow. ...

News, Opinion
12.04.2019 Deb Hutton 0 0
Hutton: Premiers have friends in high places for a reason

Hutton: Premiers have friends in high places for a reason

Columnist Deb Hutton writes that it's naïve to think premiers can carry out their agendas without the loyalty of their teams and appointees. ...

News, Opinion
22.03.2019 Deb Hutton 0 0
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