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Bob Wong – the first Chinese Canadian MPP – April 27, 1941-December 16, 2025

Robert (“Bob”) Charles Wong passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. He is survived by his devoted wife, Dr. Alice Dong, who was at his bedside when he passed and…

December 24, 2025
Bernard Grandmaitre – June 24, 1933 – October 28, 2025

Bernard Grandmaitre died on October 28, 2025 at the age of 92. Elected in a by-election in Ottawa East on December 13, 1984, and appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister…

December 24, 2025
The fight for democracy – Ali Velshi and his father Murad running for the Peterson Liberals

We are posting a wonderful testament Ali Velshi delivered on MSNBC last month to his father, Murad, and for democracy. As many will remember Murad served with distinction as a Liberal MPP…

December 21, 2025
Polling during the Peterson years – When popularity is not enough

It must be a nice feeling to be Premier of Ontario with the opinion polls reporting that your party enjoys the support of almost 50 percent of the population –…

November 5, 2025
The battle over Sunday shopping

“Some citizens in Ontario believe that a Sunday shopping law may be inappropriate to the needs of Ontario society in this period of the 21st century. Others feel that Sunday shopping law…

August 12, 2025
A Seat at the Table: The Founding of FOLSAT and the Fight for Representation

In 1984, driven by a deep concern over the lack of racial representation in Ontario’s electoral politics, Trevor Wilson, a well-respected community leader, reached out to a diverse group of ethno-cultural community…

August 12, 2025
1987 election results

June 13, 2025
1987 Leaders television debate Liberal briefing book

June 12, 2025
Contents of the media and Premier’s buses – 1987 campaign

June 12, 2025