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Stephen Biss

May 301 min

CBC Mayoral Debate May 30, 2024 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

"candidates Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko and Alvin Tedjo are taking part in a debate moderated by CBC journalist David Common. The event...

Stephen Biss

Jan 313 min

EMSRA is Nobody's Baby

The Erin Mills South Residents Association (EMSRA) was born in September 2023. The proud parents included: members of the 4099 Opposition...

Stephen Biss

Nov 1, 20231 min

What do the FOI documents show about the PO and the Greenbelt?

CBC story: Why it's getting harder for Doug Ford to sidestep blame for Greenbelt scandal "Many of the documents consist of emails between...

Stephen Biss

Oct 25, 20233 min

What is the exact process for getting a MZO?

Does the Developer or its lobbyist work through the MPP? Does the Developer e-mail the Housing Minister directly? We need to know the...

Stephen Biss

Oct 5, 20231 min

What are opinion polls saying about the Greenbelt Scandal and Doug Ford's chances of re-election?

It seems that people are upset about the relationships between Developers and the Ford Government but the public still support Doug Ford...

Stephen Biss

Oct 1, 20231 min

Robots and AI in Erin Mills

Do we need regulation of AI developers to protect our community, fairness, and privacy? Should governments regulate AI developers?...

Stephen Biss

Sep 20, 20234 min

Mississauga MPP and the Greenbelt Scandal

Resources: CBC story: Ford apologizes for 'wrong' Greenbelt decision, vows to reverse land swap CBC story: Ford's housing policy director...

Stephen Biss

Sep 9, 20232 min

What do current opinion polls say about support for provincial and federal Conservatives?

Discussion question: Are relationships between Conservative politicians and Developers/Development causing any difficulties for...