The following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown marking Sukkot: “This evening, Ontarians of Jewish heritage will gather with friends and family to mark the joyous festival of Sukkot. The festival commemorates the forty years that the ancient Israelites wandered in the Sinai desert after their exodus from Egypt. “Across the […]
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Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Jim Prentice: “On behalf of all Ontarians, I want to express my condolences on the passing of Jim Prentice. This is a devastating day for both Alberta and Canada. “Jim was a proud Albertan and Canadian. He cared […]
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The following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown marking Yom Kippur: “Tonight marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Jews in Ontario will gather with family and friends in synagogues to hear the chanting of Kol Nidre on this most solemn occasion. Yom Kippur […]
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“Each year on October 5th we celebrate the incredible work teachers do shaping our province’s young minds and future leaders. Ontario’s teachers go above and beyond, both inside and outside the classroom, often paying for school supplies out of their own pocket, and volunteering their own time for their students’ extra-curricular activities. “Coming from […]
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The following is a statement from the Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown on the government’s release of unaudited financial statements: “The decision of the Wynne Liberals to release the province’s financial statements without the opinion of Ontario’s Auditor General is unprecedented. “The Auditor General’s findings reveal an $11 billion hole in […]
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Toronto, ON – Today, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown and Deputy Leader and Ontario PC Critic for Children & Youth Services Sylvia Jones called on the Wynne Liberals to reverse cuts to Yes I Can Nursery School, a specialized school that serves preschool age children with autism. Brown and Jones were joined by […]
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Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown made the following statement markingGaecheonjeol: “Today is the anniversary of Gaecheonjeol, the formation of the first Korean state. “It is an honour and privilege to extend my warmest greetings to all Ontarians of Korean heritage on Korea’s National Foundation Day. “While South Korea continues to prosper and grow […]
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The following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Rosh Hashanah: “The sound of the shofar will be heard in synagogues across Ontario as Canadians of Jewish faith mark Rosh Hashanah, one of the most significant days for Jewish people around the world. As the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah provides […]
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The following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Islamic History Month: “In 2007, the Parliament of Canada passed a motion recognizing October as Canadian Islamic History Month. “Across our province, Ontarians acknowledge the diversity in the Canadian Muslim community. “I continue to learn about the Muslim faith and the […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today, in the Ontario Legislature, Bill 9, the End Age Discrimination for Stroke Recovery Patients Act, passed Second Reading and was referred to the Standing Committee on Social Policy. Currently, publicly-funded, post-stroke physiotherapy treatment is not available for those in Ontario between the ages of 20 and 64. In his debate […]
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