GOVERNMENT, OSHAWA

City of Oshawa
Few cities in North America are fortunate enough to have all the amenities that are available in the City of Oshawa. Located on the north shore of Lake Ontario in the eastern portion of the Greater Toronto Area, Oshawa is served by multi-lane expressways, a full-service municipal airport, a deep-water port, commuter trains and buses and two national freight railways. A market of more than 120 million people is within a day's drive and some of Ontario's finest recreational areas are in and around the City.

Region of Durham
The Region and its eight area municipalities work together to respond to the challenges posed by a diverse and expanding municipality. The regional system has the advantages of remaining close to the people and responsive to their needs, while permitting a region-wide approach to planning and urban development, and delivering required services.

City Hall Phone Directories
Looking for that elusive contact at City hall? Here are some helpful lists.

Government of Canada Information
Comprehensive list that provides direct links to the primary Web sites of the Government of Canada departments, agencies and Crown corporations, as well as links to major Canadian Political Parties.

ONTARIO POLITICS:

Government of Ontario
The Ontario government is made up of ministries, agencies, and other offices. Each one takes care of different programs and services.

Ontario Legislative Assembly
Offices occupy much of the Legislative Building, which also includes a formal suite of rooms used by the Lieutenant Governor. At the heart of the building is the Legislative Chamber - also known as the House. Here, when the Legislature is meeting, MPPs make the decisions that shape Ontario's future.

Liberal Party of Ontario
The Ontario Liberal Party is made up of thousands of members who volunteer their time and energy on issues of public importance to the people of Ontario.

NDP of Ontario
Since 1962 when the Party was founded by the CCF and Labour, the NDP's policies and platforms have been guided by the principles of social democracy: a fair distribution of wealth amongst all citizens; democracy that enables people to exercise control over the decisions that affect their lives; solidarity which encourages people to find cooperative solutions to problems; and sustainability of the world we live in.

The Green Party of Ontario
It's an incredibly rewarding and humbling experience to have this province's most forward-thinking and passionate people put their trust in you to lead their political efforts. And make no mistake, that's exactly what the Green Party of Ontario represents.

The Ontario PC Party
Since confederation, Conservatives have held power in Ontario longer than any other political party. More than geography, family ties, population or economic opportunities, the Conservative approach to politics and society has dominated the history of our province.