Windsor Star – November 2, 2010
Utility’s political donations questioned
Cash from Essex Power used in Toronto-area byelection
By Gary Rennie
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath skewered the Liberal government and cabinet ministers like Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Dwight Duncan on Monday for taking donations from public energy utilities, including Essex Power. The local utility’s money for two $950 tickets to a Liberal party fundraiser ended up being spent on a Toronto-area byelection, according to party records filed with Elections Ontario naming contributors over $100. A $204 utility cheque went to Duncan’s riding association.
MacLean’s – October 21, 2010
Public pensions for the private sector: NDP government announced it will provide a pension plan for all daycare staff in the province of Manitoba
By Peter Shawn Taylor
Pensions and toddlers don’t often go together. They do now in Manitoba. Last week, the NDP government announced it will provide a pension plan for all daycare staff in the province. An estimated 7,000 workers will qualify, including those who offer child care out of their home. It’s proving a controversial move.