Joel Harden MPP / Député, Ottawa Centre

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

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

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

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

“We are in a transit crisis.” These were Mayor Mark Sutcliffe’s recent words on the state of affairs for OC Transpo and Para Transpo in our city. He claims there is a $140 million hole in operatin... More

On July 31st, Ontario’s Wastewater Surveillance Initiative (WSI) labs were ordered to close by the Ford Government. It was a major setback in our public health infrastructure. And yet, thanks to lo... More

We are entering a moment of Olympic fever. The scene in Paris is set.  Today gold medalists Andre De Grasse (Men’s 100m Sprint) and Maude Charron (Women’s 64 kg Weightlifting) will lead the Canadia... More

July is Disability Pride Month in Canada and around the world.   It’s a month to recognize and honour the contributions of people with disabilities in Canada.   It’s also a time to reflect on barri... More

Jelly Roll — the popular singer, rapper and composer from Tennessee — just came to Ottawa for Bluesfest, and made quite the impression. Jelly has a powerful story to tell. It is a story of struggl... More

Content warning: this column notes incidents of child abuse. If you are a survivor of violence and need help, you are not alone. Please call the Ottawa Distress Centre at 613-238-3311. Who cares fo... More