As an army brat he frequently moved, living in Fort Churchill, Manitoba, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Oromocto, New Brunswick, St. John's, Newfoundland, Port Alberni, British Columbia, and Pembroke, Ontario.

Although he covered the education and automotive beats, most of his time with CBC Television was spent as Windsor's Municipal Affairs Reporter.

For many years he hosted a popular segment called “Percy’s Political Panel” where many up and coming would-be politicians got their first notice in the public eye.

Soon after, TNG merged with and became a Sector within the Communications Workers of America (CWA) based in Washington, D.C.. After three terms as an “At Large” member, the I.E.B.

Currently, Hatfield holds the critic role of OLG and Horse Racing,[10] as well as the position of Second Deputy Speaker of the Committee of the Whole House.

[11] In this position, Hatfield was asked by Speaker Ted Arnott to be Ontario's representative on the executive committee of the Council of State Governments (CSG).

The CSG is a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state and provincial officials shape public policy.

This committee provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and consideration of mutual concerns, and has explored subjects ranging from border security, energy, and most recently trade-related issues and the future of Canada – US relations.