Joel Harden MPP / Député, Ottawa Centre

When I heard about Ed Broadbent’s death yesterday, I was reading his book “Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality”. The publisher, ECW Press, had sent me a review copy. I... More

I hope you’ve had a chance to catch up with family, friends, and neighbours. If you worked through the holiday season – as a first responder, or in essential services like shelters, home care, long... More

Yesterday I sent a letter to uOttawa's faculty of medicine, as a supporter of its incredible programs, asking for an apology to Dr. Yipeng Ge for his unjust suspension and an investigation into con... More

Soon we will close our MPP Office in Ottawa Centre from December 22 to January 2. Our talented staff team will take a deserved pause to recuperate. As we prepare to do that, let’s reflect on 2023. ... More

First of all, we’re sorry to have not published this newsletter last week. Many on our MPP team got sick and needed to rest. We hope this update finds you well. This week I was heartened to see Pri... More

Last week, I celebrated a global citizens movement that temporarily stopped the bloodshed and bombs in Gaza and Israel. Over 100,000 people rallied on Parliament Hill last Saturday.  Today, with bo... More

"Ring the bell which still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in" – Leonard Cohen, Anthem (1992). Do you love music? I sure do. ... More

This week was the culmination of much work for Bill 40: The Moving Ontarians Safely Act, the vote at Second Reading happened last night. I was hoping to relay good news today about Bill 40, but we ... More

Last week I promised a veteran’s story from my own family, so this is Walter Russell Davison, my maternal grandfather. Grandpa D, as he was lovingly called, never discussed his military service. He... More

Next week I won’t be in Toronto, I’ll be home in Ottawa Centre. Queen’s Park is recessed so MPPs can attend local events prior to Remembrance Day ceremonies. At this time of year, we remember the s... More