Joel Harden MPP / Député, Ottawa Centre

Government of Ontario

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MPP Update #224: We need watermelon politics (green industrial policy) for climate action

Tomorrow Ottawa residents will host a global climate strike, a yearly event inspired by Greta Thunberg’s “Friday’s for Future” movement. It’s a time of much reflection.  For years since August 2018... More

MPP Update #223: What is real freedom?

Thanks so much for your replies last week to my question about whether cooperation in politics is possible. Your replies were thoughtful, and I took them to heart. Today I have another question for... More

MPP Update #222: Is cooperation possible in politics?

This week I’ve been at an Official Opposition retreat in Windsor. It’s nice to be back where I once taught courses for McMaster University in union halls. We are getting ready for the upcoming legi... More

MPP Update #221: Workers at Best Theratronics are defending technological excellence (where are their government allies?)

Where does technological success come from? Tech company owners and entrepreneurs? Sure, they play an important role, and always get much of the credit. But who ultimately builds, repairs and opera... More

MPP Update #220: We need support, not cruelty, for neighbours who use drugs.

As I write these words, I’m traveling home from British Columbia after visiting family, and my heart is full. Why? Because the last ten days have been about connection to loved ones and nature, som... More

MPP Update #219: An appeal from Bank Block Tenants, support Capital Pride, and more

At the moment, for every one unit of deeply affordable housing that is built in Ottawa, we are losing 31 units that exist. Why? Because real estate investment trusts (REITs) and developers are acqu... More