Federal

Schmale under fire for seeking guidance from constituents on outlawing conversion therapy
A growing outcry is developing after local MP Jamie Schmale decided to hold a constituency-level referendum on Bill C-6, which… Continue reading “Schmale under fire for seeking guidance from constituents on outlawing conversion therapy”

Schmale announces referendum: Medical assistance in dying bill
Local MP Jamie Schmale announced that he will hold a constituency referendum – his third – to give every eligible… Continue reading “Schmale announces referendum: Medical assistance in dying bill”

Former PM John Turner and the Arctic Youth Corp
The South Nahanni River is one of the world’s great waterways. At 563 km long it snakes through the Selwyn… Continue reading “Former PM John Turner and the Arctic Youth Corp”

Advocate signs national declaration seeking basic income as federal policy
The Lindsay Advocate is one of 3,600 organizations or individuals across Canada to sign a statement of support just released… Continue reading “Advocate signs national declaration seeking basic income as federal policy”

A view from Parliament Hill: What the heck is prorogation?
To understand prorogation, we must first have a quick refresher on the parliamentary cycle. Following an election, the party with… Continue reading “A view from Parliament Hill: What the heck is prorogation?”

Schmale appointed shadow minister for families, children, and social development
Local MP Jamie Schmale was appointed today as shadow minister for Families, Children and Social Development by Conservative Party of… Continue reading “Schmale appointed shadow minister for families, children, and social development”

Schmale backs O’Toole for Conservative Party leader
Jamie Schmale, the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MP, has thrown his support behind Erin O’Toole for the leadership of the Conservative Party… Continue reading “Schmale backs O’Toole for Conservative Party leader”