This week I attended the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa where I joined municipal leaders and delegations from across Ontario including several from communities in Algoma-Manitoulin. The purpose of the AMO, which is comprised of almost all of Ontario’s [Read more]
BLIND RIVER, ON – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha was busy visiting Winter Carnivals in communities across his riding this month. Among those he attended was the 46th Annual Blind River Winter Carnival 2015 where Mantha chose to share his enthusiasm and show his support by [Read more]
CLICK HERE to read the Commissioner’s Inquiry Report (will open in new window/tab) “I’d like to thank Commissioner Bélanger, and those who worked on the commission for their hard work and dedication. “Commissioner Bélanger’s thoughtful and exhaustive report on the [Read more]
This week the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) held their annual conference in London Ontario. Through AMO, Ontario’s 444 municipalities are able to work together on shared interests and concerns and enhance municipal government. I had the opportunity to attend many of the briefings [Read more]
Last week more Ontarians went to the polls in two by-elections in Niagara Falls and Thornhill. The results: more and more voters are rejecting the same-old parties offering the same-old solutions. Families across this province are feeling squeezed and this current liberal government has not been [Read more]
This week in the legislature the voices of many in Algoma-Manitoulin and across the north were heard. For over a year I have been receiving calls from constituents requesting that the Ministry of Transportation change the definition of an Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) under the Highway Traffic Act [Read more]
This week in the legislature New Democrats delivered results with the passage of a Bill to create the Financial Accountability Office. This is proof that the Legislature can deliver results for people when they focus on the right priorities. With the establishment of this office, accountability [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – June 12th, OntarioNewsNorth.com published a letter from residents concerned with recent signage erected regarding the discontinuation of maintenance of Industrial Road which connects Manitouwadge to the communities of Hillsport (VIA Rail stop), Caramat and the rest of the [Read more]
This week marks another constituency week in the legislative calendar, but much has still happened at Queen’s Park. Early this week, Leader of the Ontario New Democrats Andrea Horwath announced that she, together with NDP caucus will be supporting the budget, so that results can be delivered to [Read more]
I was pleased to receive news early this week that 2013 Chi-Cheemaun Ferry service will begin on Friday, May 17, with the 8:50 am scheduled departure from Tobermory. This is a big win for our communities as the Chi-Cheemaun not only provides an essential transportation link for travel, but also [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha questions the Minister of Labour regarding responsibility for the Algo Mall Collapse and inquiry that has followed. [Read more]
This coming Tuesday, the Ontario Legislature is finally getting back to business. My colleagues and I look forward to being back in Queen’s Park, getting positive results for the people of Ontario. When the Legislature resumes, so too does Question Period. As a member of the opposition, Question [Read more]
Statement On Wawa Disaster Relief Funding From Madeleine Meilleur, Ontario Minister Of Community Safety and Correctional Services Yesterday, Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, issued the following statement: “The Premier recommended the appointment of [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Le Député provincial d’Algoma-Manitoulin Michael Mantha s’est rendu à Wawa jeudi (le 25 Octobre) pour établir quel aide provincial serait nécéssaire, nous lui avons parlé de la situation et ce qui ce passe aussi dans les cantons de Dubreuilville et White [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha was quick to react when he heard constituents in Wawa had been devastated by flooding on the outskirts of their community, on Highway 17 and on many important roadways in the area including the route between Wawa and neighbouring Michipicoten [Read more]
