Articles - Political News en-us http://www.thebramptonnews.com N/A http://www.thebramptonnews.com info@bramptonmedia.com 20 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/4587/1/Dhalla-thinking-of-running-for-mayor/Page1.html Could Brampton Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla run for mayor of Toronto? The former beauty queen and Bollywood actress wasn't returning our call asking if she has entertained the idea, but those who know Dhalla say she has been getting requests to throw her hat in the ring. news@brampton.com (Guest Journalist) Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/4562/1/Government-Silent-on-Small-Business-Loans/Page1.html Ottawa - The Harper government has reneged on its promise to fix a small business loan program that is helping less businesses while costing more money, Liberal Small Business Critic Navdeep Bains said today. miranda@brampton.com (Government Notes) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/4554/1/Garnett-Manning-Makes-Bid-For-Mayoral-Candidacy/Page1.html Brampton - Garnett Manning has responded to the call to leadership, announcing his decision to run for Mayor of Brampton, the fastest growing city in the Greater Toronto Area. miranda@brampton.com (Government Notes) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/4434/1/Bains-Named-Critic-for-Small-Business-and-Tourism/Page1.html Ottawa - Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff announced today that the Hon. Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Brampton South) has agreed to serve as Critic for Small Business and Tourism in the Opposition Shadow Cabinet. miranda@brampton.com (Government Notes) Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/4428/1/Should-Other-Mayors-follow-Millers-lead-and-step-aside/Page1.html After David Miller announced last month his decision to not run in next year's election, should there be a call for other mayor's to follow his lead? Should any of Mississauga's McCallion, Brampton's Fennell, Vaughan's Jackson or Vancouver's Robertson think about stepping down?Go ahead and vote.  news@brampton.com (Guest Journalist) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/4233/1/Statement-from-Dr-Ruby-Dhalla-MP-Brampton-Springdale/Page1.html Brampton - While the allegations made against myself are false and unsubstantiated, I do believe there are specific reforms that must be made to ensure that the live in care giver program protects both caregivers and employers. I am committed to working with the Canadian Care Givers Association and advocacy groups to ensure these reforms are implemented. news@brampton.com (Dr. Ruby Dhalla MP Brampton-Springdale) Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/4198/1/Dhalla-Fights-for-Infrastructure-Funding-for-Brampton/Page1.html Ottawa - Earlier this week, Dr. Dhalla joined Liberal colleagues in calling on the government to implement the motion which would allow cities like Brampton to pool, bank and borrow funds far more quickly and will not lapse like the Building Canada Fund. news@brampton.com (Dr. Ruby Dhalla MP Brampton-Springdale) Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/4095/1/Bains-to-lead-Liberal-platform-development/Page1.html Ottawa – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff announced today that the Honourable Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Brampton South) has agreed to serve as Chair of Platform Development for the Liberal Party.    miranda@brampton.com (Government Notes) Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/4060/1/Thousands-of-Bramptonians-Losing-Their-Jobs/Page1.html Brampton - The job losses across the country are continuing to mount as 130,000 Canadians have lost their jobs in the month of January alone. Many of the individuals impacted by these loses are residents of Brampton.  news@brampton.com (Dr. Ruby Dhalla MP Brampton-Springdale) Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/4050/1/McGuinty-Assigns-New-Parliamentary-Duties/Page1.html Brampton - On Thursday, February 4th Premier Dalton McGuinty announced that a number of parliamentary assistants will be given new portfolios.  Linda Jeffrey, the MPP for Brampton Springdale, has been moved to the Ministry of Transportation. news@brampton.com (Linda Jeffrey, MPP Brampton Centre) Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500