John Snobelen

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SNOBELEN: Wilson-Raybould and Philpott finally free

Freedom.

April 6, 2019 Columnists

MPs Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott are pictured at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Jan. 14, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS)

SNOBELEN: Ontario's education minister on right track with positive changes

There aren’t a lot of easy jobs in government but most people would agree that minister of education has one of the toughest assignments.

March 22, 2019 Columnists

Education Minister Lisa Thompson unveils changes to the school system on Friday, March 15, 2019 in Toronto. (Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun)

SNOBELEN: Ontario MPP Sylvia Jones has long been For the People

It’s one of those passing moments of innocence — a graduating class of grade eight students nervously lined up on stage in a school auditorium, waiting to receive their diplomas in full view of an audience of proud parents.

March 15, 2019 Columnists

Ontario Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Sylvia Jones addresses media after the federal government made a funding announcement to the province under the Initiative to Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence held at York Region District School Board in Aurora, Ont. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun/Postmedia)

SNOBELEN: Glimpse behind the curtain reveals PMO wizards unimpressive

If I recall the story correctly, Dorothy was shocked when she peeked behind the curtain and came face to face with the Wizard of Oz.

March 9, 2019 Columnists

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau grimaces as he holds a news conference in Ottawa on March 7, 2019. (The Canadian Press)

SNOBELEN: Wilson-Raybould's strength of character provides Canadians hope in troubling time

Funny how it always seems to come down to character.

March 2, 2019 Columnists

Jody Wilson Raybould appears before the Justice committee in Ottawa on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

SNOBELEN: PM's SNC-Lavalin affair strike out leaves Gerald out on his 'Butts'

Gerald Butts’ abrupt departure from the Prime Minister’s Office has some folks wondering why he left and other questioning why he hung around so long.

February 23, 2019 Columnists