Author: Jon Siemko

  • What Ontario Does – Matters

    The Drummond  report has a good chance of shaping fiscal reforms across the country.

    I think the Drummond report could serve as a blueprint for fiscal reform across the country,” said Mark Milke, a fellow at the Vancouver-based Fraser Institute. “Look, Ontario is the biggest province, obviously. What Ontario does matters.”

    Whether it acts on any of the recommendations, the “tough medicine” in the report, will be an indicator of how serious Ontario is about getting back into the black.

     

  • Richard Ciano Becomes Ontario PC Party President

    Earlier today Richard Ciano became the newest President of the PC party of Ontario. You can read some media reports hereand here.

    First, I want to congratulate the Ciano team on their well-earned victory. Now it is time for the party to focus on starting to build towards the goal of winning the next election and making sure it’s a majority mandate. As for Kevin Gaudet and John Snobelen they both made great contributions in the process leading up to this year’s AGM. They will always be valued members of the Ontario PC family.

  • Hudak Gets Strong Endorsement From Ontario PCs

    Last night Tim Hudak received a ringing endorsement from thousands of Ontario PC members who gathered in Niagara Falls this weekend for their annual convention. Now that Hudak is reconfirmed as  leader, I will be interested in seeing what Conservative ideas  the Ontario PC caucus comes up with in the ensuing months.

    As well, here is a terrific post from Rob Dekker  former PC candidate on his experience at the AGM. On another note Blue like you has one of the best takes on the convention so far,  her assessment of the mainstream media is pitch perfect.   Finally , the Toronto Sun has even more  musings about the upgraded Hudak.