Here is a completely arbitrary and subjective look at 50 people at Queen’s Park who have had power in 2012. ...
Category: News
The year – for better or worse
By Phil Bingley Minority government was the big story this year at Queen’s Park and while 2012 might not go down as one of the great years in the history of Ontario politics, it did have its moments – some wondrous, som ...
They said it: 2012 in quotes
A look back at some of the best, the worst and the strangest comments of 2012. “Premier, you’re either implicated or incompetent. Which is it?” -- Tory MPP Steve Clark to Premier Dalton McGuinty during Question Period ov ...
Who lobbied for whom
The following lobbyist consultants registered with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner between July 1 and Dec. 28, 2012. In each case, the name of their client is provided. ...
QP Briefing returns on Jan. 4
QP Briefing will operate on a reduced schedule for the next week, returning to our regular publishing schedule on Friday, Jan. 4. Happy New Year! ...
Tony Dean: Life in the shark pool
By Tony Dean Political staff are close to the heart of every government. These are the often young and initially wet-behind-the-ears people who work directly for ministers and the Premier. If they survive their first ...
The week – for better or worse
It’s been a good week for: * Liberal leadership Glen Murray who, according to Glen Murray, has won at least three of the debates with his opponents. Meanwhile, Sandra Pupatello and Kathleen Wynne each won a number of ...
People on the move
* David Calder has been named as the new chief administrative officer of Tilsonburg, effective Jan. 14. He was previously general manager of corporate services for the City of Waterloo. * Pat Moyle says he will retire ...
Seen, heard, happening . . .
. . . at Queen's Park, across Ontario and elsewhere. * Ontario has experienced more than triple the number of lab-confirmed flu cases this season over last, with 49 reported cases between Sept. 1 and Dec. 10, compared w ...
QP Briefing returns Dec. 28
QP Briefing will operate on a reduced schedule for the next two weeks. We'll have a special year-end edition of the newsletter on Dec. 28 and we'll return to a regular publishing schedule on Jan. 4. Happy Holidays! ...