2. He has also been serving as co-chair of the Kingston mayor’s task force on housing, and co-wrote the group’s report.Hsu believes that, with the current turbulence caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, his varied experience, especially in the scientific, political and financial sectors, will be an asset to constituents in Kingston and the Islands.“The pandemic, with its harsh and unequal economic effects and tricky policy decisions, has reminded us how beneficial it is for our elected officials to be able to interact directly with scientists, economists and other experts and to understand them in detail,” Hsu said.​.Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday.Former MP announces bid for Liberal MPP nomination in Kingston and the Islands.© 2020 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.Former MP for the region Ted Hsu says he will be seeking the Ontario Liberal Party nomination for Kingston and the Islands.Dads tackle sex offender accused of spying on girl in bathroom at Cracker Barrel,Majority of Canadians say wearing a mask during coronavirus pandemic is a civic duty: poll,Mayor’s task force provides 40 recommendations to help fix Kingston’s housing crisis,Trump expands ban on U.S. spending for some diversity training programs,U.S. Elections for municipal government are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October. A proposed regulation would set Aug. 30 as the day gas … This amendment will result in the next provincial election occurring on June 2, 2022. Jury’s out as to whether it could backfire, though. An example would be how Ford dropping the ball on testing capacity allowed O’Toole to stage a shameless publicity stunt in line at Ottawa Public Health, pointing the finger at the feds and Dr. Tam. Toronto Caribbean News Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for claims, statements, opinions or views, written or reported by its contributing writers, including product or service information that is advertised.BY SIMONE J. SMITH There is something happening in our world, and this cannot be denied. Learn More. permissions/licensing, please go to:The Ontario Liberals are gearing up for an election two years away as the Progressive Conservatives celebrate two years in power.As of Wednesday, party membership, which used to cost $10 a year, will be free.Also that day, the Liberals will unveil new rules for nominations to broaden the slate of candidates in Ontario’s 124 ridings, only eight of which are currently held by Liberal MPPs.“We have made changes to our nominations rules to bring about more inclusion and have an outstanding group of candidates who represent all of Ontario in the next election,” wrote party president Brian Johns, chair of the 2022 election campaign, in a weekend email to members.“Every single riding is now required to show that they’ve made specific outreach efforts to prospective candidates from communities that are under-represented before they can hold their nomination meeting — including but not limited to Black, Indigenous and people of colour, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and marginalized communities,” continued Johns.“We have lowered the cost of registration for candidates under 30 years old by 75 per cent and for female candidates by 50 per cent. If he can handle the second wave well, with large approval ratings from the electorate, then he will be in a very good position in 2022 and could have an almost insurmountable lead. No to Carbon Tax Pricing: Let Citizens Decide with Choice and Competition on Hydro, Energy and their Environmental Before joining the CBC in 2005, Mike filed stories from 19 countries in Africa as a freelance journalist and worked as a newspaper reporter in B.C.To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities).