Rodney Beatty

Rodney Beatty offers a candid perspective on fairness, governance, and modern life in his new column for the Sarnia Journal. Drawing on his background in municipal leadership, community development, and senior business management, he blends personal reflections with a commitment to positive change, aiming to spark meaningful conversations and challenge readers to see issues from new angles.

Articles by Rodney Beatty

Let parents claim the tax credit their kids can’t use

September 15, 2026

Full-time students with little or no income cannot use the Basic Personal Amount. This column argues the unused federal credit should transfer to a parent or grandparent who is already…

Another big cheque, another small step

August 28, 2025

In his latest column, Rodney Beatty argues that a recent provincial funding announcement is little more than a political photo op that fails to address the systemic needs of Sarnia's…

The naked truth of Sarnia’s council chambers

August 17, 2025

Sarnia’s city council meetings are no strangers to drama, and Monday morning was no exception as the chamber filled with passionate voices. On one side, advocates for Indwell’s supportive housing project…

Our painful, best, goodbye yet

July 22, 2025

Here we are again. That all-too-familiar point where something once solid begins to splinter. A partnership that once made sense—built on trust, on history, on shared interests—suddenly feels off. One…

The aftershock: What the Iran strikes mean for Canada

June 27, 2025

In his latest column, Rodney Beatty examines the global fallout from U.S. strikes on Iran and what it reveals about Canada’s foreign policy, sovereignty, and preparedness in an unstable world.

America doesn’t need us. And maybe it’s time we stopped wanting them.

June 11, 2025

In his latest column, Rodney Beatty argues that Canada’s overreliance on the United States leaves it economically vulnerable and calls for a bolder path toward independence through trade diversification and…

Mark Carney’s government: A new era for Canada’s economy and sovereignty

April 29, 2025

“We will never, ever, in any way, shape, or form, be a part of the United States. America is not Canada,” Mark Carney declared in his first address as Prime…

LETTER: The lonely tax return: Why I’m fighting for single Canadians

April 25, 2025

Another night staring at jumbled numbers, the glow of my laptop burning into my eyes, a stark contrast against the long-set sun. As a single Canadian, tax season always feels…

LETTER: Why I’m voting for George—and why you should too

April 21, 2025

This election in Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong might feel like a done deal to some. Marilyn Gladu has held this riding for years. People say she’s steady. That she’s done enough to keep…

OPINION: The growing divide in Canadian politics: A reflection on leadership and media influence

January 14, 2025

Rodney Beatty reflects on the deepening divides in Canadian politics, exploring how leadership struggles and media narratives are shaping the country's polarized landscape ahead of the 2025 federal election.