Published writing
Remember that these are my opinions written to get you thinking about what actually matters in this province. Fairness, accountability, and who gets helped and who gets left out?
Agree with me or don’t. But let’s have a respectful conversation.
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Literacy Builds a Stronger Nova Scotia: It’s an Investment in Our Future
September 8 is International Literacy Day. It is a day to recognize something basic but powerful: literacy shapes whether people can fully take part in work, family life, public services…
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Workers Built This Province. The Legislature Should Act Like It.
Labour Day is more than the last long weekend of summer. It was won by workers who marched, who struck, and sometimes went to jail for things we now take…
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The 10% Shift: Keeping More $$$ in Nova Scotia
Thirteen years ago, I led a campaign called the 10% Shift when I was president of CUPE Nova Scotia. The idea was simple: you do not have to spend more…
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The Bank of Canada Is Not Above the Law
Forty-nine Bank of Canada security workers are on strike. Ottawa must enforce its anti-scab law and make sure the Bank follows it.
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Nobody Ever Pays but Us
Nova Scotia Power’s customers carry the risks through higher rates, outages and weak accountability, while shareholders keep collecting dividends.
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An Apology Is Not Accountability
An apology is only a beginning. Public trust requires clear standards, real consequences and lasting action from government.