Joel Harden MPP / Député, Ottawa Centre

What follows is a message for the graduates of Ottawa Centre. If you are a grad, consider this a fist bump from me :) If you have a grad in your life, please share this with them - Joel. Dear grad... More

Wow, it’s been hot this week. Yesterday the temperature hit 41 degrees celsius with the humidex, and it’s been at that level or more for several days. Ottawa Public Health issued a heat warning thi... More

I am profoundly concerned about the cancellation of the Wastewater Surveillance Initiative in Ontario for infectious diseases. We must continue wastewater testing in Ontario at all 34 public labs N... More

Hello dear readers, I’ll begin with good news.  Five people responded to my column last week, and have offered to work at Camp Misquah this summer, while more of you wrote to say you’d be donating ... More

Ontario’s Official Opposition will not be taking a long summer break. We are focused on the issues that matter, and helping community members in need. On that note, let’s talk about Camp Misquah wh... More

On May 28, MPP Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) addressed the House in Oji-Cree. He was the first elected Member of Provincial Parliament to do so in Ontario’s history. In a passionate ten minutes, MPP M... More

It’s “take your MPP to school” week in Ontario, and I was happy to visit Glebe Collegiate Institute, Connaught Public School, Fisher Park Public School / Summit Alternative School, St. Pius X High ... More

** Warning: this week’s column is about sexual assault. Help is available if you or someone you know is at risk. Contact the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa for 24/7 confidential support at... More

Today’s column is about creating opportunities for youth. A terrific employment program at the Parkdale Food Centre is paused, and we need your help to revive it. But before getting to that, let’s ... More

Two days ago was May Day, a global celebration of workers’ rights. So this week I’m thinking about the generations of workers who built our communities. I’m also thinking of those on the front line... More