Articles written by Angela Browne

A proposed harmonized sales tax raises the ire of Ontario voters to fever pitch as its Liberal government tries to sell it a positive move for its ailing economy.

Dec 7, 2009 - Angela Browne

When GO Transit was first announced for Niagara, it arrived with much fanfare and media support; however, the news about this new service is not all good.

Sep 14, 2009 - Angela Browne

With growing debate on the provincial government's proposed blended sales tax set for next July, by-election candidates in St. Paul's Riding use HST to bolster campaigns.

Sep 12, 2009 - Angela Browne

Recent publicity and attacks on Canada's human rights tribunals have led to some critics wondering about the need for them or whether they can be reformed.

Sep 9, 2009 - Angela Browne

In Ontario's 2009 budget, the Finance Minister surprised residents with his government's intent to pass a blended sales tax, allegedly to help Ontario's ailing economy.

Sep 8, 2009 - Angela Browne

Economists are beginning to shine a light at the end of the dark economic tunnel in Canada; however, we have yet to see significant movement in job recovery.

Aug 28, 2009 - Angela Browne

In 1998, when both Ontario Works and ODSP programs were created, people with disabilities were promised they would be taken off welfare; so far it is not the case.

Jun 30, 2009 - Angela Browne

Toronto city workers have been off the job for almost one week. After five months of bargaining for a new contract, neither the city or the unions want to give in.

Jun 30, 2009 - Angela Browne

As part of the provincial poverty-reduction strategy, the Ontario government is promising a review of both its Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support programs.

Jun 29, 2009 - Angela Browne

On January 1, 2010, Ontario's small claims courts will be allowed to handle lawsuits of up to $25,000, which brings Ontario in line with many other provinces.

Jun 29, 2009 - Angela Browne

In response to a threatened confidence vote on Canada's Employment Insurance scheme, Prime Minister Harper is set to appoint a panel to propose amendments.

Jun 29, 2009 - Angela Browne

A tight race between four candidates for the provincial leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party is over, as Tim Hudak takes the helm.

Jun 28, 2009 - Angela Browne

In May 2009, Children's Aid Workers voted to strike to improve pay and working conditions. However, they are asking taxpayers to cover legal fees when parents sue them.

Jun 23, 2009 - Angela Browne

Child protection agencies serve an important and crucial function in protecting society's most precious resource. However, critics say many agencies overstep their bounds

Jun 23, 2009 - Angela Browne

As the race heats up for Ontario's Progressive Conservative leadership, party members are warned that radical visions may win the leadership but not win government.

Jun 23, 2009 - Angela Browne

Many people receiving welfare in Ontario should be getting higher paying disability benefits, but its program design continues to create barriers to accessing benefits.

Jun 23, 2009 - Angela Browne

Politicians have been concerned about the loss of young people who leave Niagara Region. While part of the reason is lack of jobs, many leave due to transportation costs.

Mar 10, 2009 - Angela Browne

Whenever transit workers in large cities go on strike, a public debate emerges about whether public transit should be deemed an essential service in any community.

Mar 10, 2009 - Angela Browne

While most of us would never consider expressing outrage against racial and ethnic groups in public discourse, many politicians have no trouble attacking the poor.

Mar 10, 2009 - Angela Browne

During the excitement over thwarting the possibility of an opposition coalition government in Canada, in the background a transit strike brewed in Ottawa.

Feb 17, 2009 - Angela Browne

After a lengthy period of Parliamentary prorogue, the Canadian government came alive at the end of January to promise goodies to Canadians, if it can remain in power.

Feb 17, 2009 - Angela Browne

As of June 30, 2008, the Human Rights Code Amendment Act, or previously called Bill 107, took effect. Time will tell if the new direct access model will work.

Feb 17, 2009 - Angela Browne

In Ontario, renters are protected by two key pieces of legislation. This is a brief analysis on how human rights legislation affects one's right to rental housing.

Feb 17, 2009 - Angela Browne

After a near destabilization of Parliament last December, Canada's governing Conservatives finally figured out we are in a recession. But did this new discovery help?

Feb 17, 2009 - Angela Browne

The Ontario Government's new poverty-reduction plan has attracted both praise and criticism as it aims to reduce poverty in children by 25% over the next five years.

Dec 15, 2008 - Angela Browne

After a tense showdown in Parliament in early December, the dynamics of the Opposition shifted with the appointment of a new Liberal Leader.

Dec 15, 2008 - Angela Browne

During periods of economic growth, large corporations including automakers asked for an received major tax cuts across the board. Now they want to be bailed out.

Dec 8, 2008 - Angela Browne

A Coalition of the Liberal, NDP and Bloc Quebecois parties in Canada force Harper to back down on controversial Economic Statement.

Dec 8, 2008 - Angela Browne

Tired of old style politics, infighting and parochialism, a growing number of Niagara residents are joining a movement to create "One Niagara", a city in its own right.

Nov 21, 2008 - Angela Browne

After an early summer public consultation on its hospital improvement plan Niagara Health System officials face wrath from angry citizens fearful of losing local service.

Nov 21, 2008 - Angela Browne

Despite its continued controversy, Ontario's Access to Justice Act has opened the door to licensing non-lawyers to practice certain areas of law.

Sep 30, 2008 - Angela Browne

Another federal election has been called. Vote weary Canadians are considering the meaning of today's elections and new technologies are playing a more important role.

Sep 30, 2008 - Angela Browne

Canadians were held in suspense for 2 1/2 years with repeated threats of a federal election. Contrary to his own promise, Prime Minister Harper wants to call one now.

Sep 4, 2008 - Angela Browne

Over-consumption of electricity led to an historic blackout, but is the Ontario Government wise on pushing ahead with forcing higher electricity prices?

Sep 4, 2008 - Angela Browne

A key component of the Ontario Disability Support Program can provide significant hope for many people, but a thorough review must be done to avoid missed opportunities.

Aug 28, 2008 - Angela Browne

One thing most people with disabilities want to do is to find and maintain a good job. Ontario's government is trying to do just that with some bumps in the road.

Aug 28, 2008 - Angela Browne

Is telling the poor to get a job enough to bring them out of poverty? Increasingly, experts are warning us this is not the case. A more comprehensive vision is required.

Jul 31, 2008 - Angela Browne

Targets of workplace bullies are gaining new tools to fight back. With public awareness, comes legislative change and hopefully soon, changing attitudes.

Jul 31, 2008 - Angela Browne

The same kids we used to fear in trepidation in the schoolyard have now grown up and joined today's workplaces. Their presence has become a serious occupational hazard.

Jul 31, 2008 - Angela Browne

In Ontario's otherwise positive measures to reduce child poverty, its Ontario Child Benefit will miss the mark for getting children of parents on welfare out of poverty.

May 22, 2008 - Angela Browne

In keeping with its re-election promise, the Ontario Government is consulting with the public on how to define and measure poverty, as well as how to reduce it.

May 22, 2008 - Angela Browne

Employers, municipalities and businesses can plan now to prepare for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and reap the benefits earlier.

May 7, 2008 - Angela Browne

This is an article describing a unique vision and legislative process undertaken by the Ontario (Canada) government to improve accessibility to persons with disabilities.

Apr 29, 2008 - Angela Browne