Back to School!

That statement can mean so many different things to so many people. I often here people refer to this time as the start to a New Year, even more so than New Year’s Eve itself.

September may be the first school year for many young children. It may be the last year of Elementary School or the First Year of High School. It may be the first year of College or University. What it always is, is a new beginning with all the anxiety and anticipation that comes with new beginnings.

In our home Luke and Liam are off to their first year of High School at Mount Carmel. LeeAnne is off to her first year at McMaster University, and Lisa is off to her second year at King’s College University. Of course, Dad is off on his First Campaign -- hoping for your vote to win an opportunity to represent Ward 9 here in Mississauga (and I'm learning a great deal along the way!).

Wherever you and your family are returning too or starting a new beginning I wish everyone the best success and wealth of enjoyment that learning brings to you.

Gaming

I simply do not believe that Government should be involved in any business that it also regulates. I certainly do not believe that that Government should be preying on the addictions of or contributing to an activity such as gambling. The proof is in the putting. The Government of Ontario is addicted to the easy cash! They do not think about looking at ways to save money, only ways to suck more money out of taxpayers. What better way then creating a monopoly in an industry, then regulate it and run it and not allow competition. Even if you do not run the business properly you still gain all the profit because there is no other competition allowed. The on line gaming strategy is a very bad idea that will only contribute to poverty and create ruined families. Bad idea, but as the old saying goes desperate people do desperate things and when you are addicted you are addicted. Our Provincial Government is addicted to the easy money and not the smart hard decisions of good governance.