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Fiona Nelson has been a teacher, college instructor, broadcaster, and advocate for children’s and community needs. In addition to serving as a School Trustee for twenty-seven years, she has sat on the Toronto Board of Health and Planning Board, and the Civic Panel of Inclusive Cities Canada.

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Democratic countries deserve democratic leaders

Published October 1, 2008 in Democratic | Comments (0)

Am I the only one who is disgusted with the bullying tactics of Stephen Harper’s campaign? Scare tactics and nasty personal attacks are not evidence of leadership. Harsh, punitive, vengeful comments about young people are no substitute for public policy. Blue sweaters cannot hide a contempt for the ordinary citizen any more than hand-picked audiences [...]