QUEEN’S PARK – Days before World Autism Awareness Day, Ontario’s Liberal Government announced the details of their autism strategy. The announcement has sparked widespread public outcry from affected families due to a number of concerning details. The Government is eliminating Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) for children five years and older. As a result, over 2,000 […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Following allegations about the apparent influence of political fundraising on the business of government, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown asked three simple questions of the Premier during Question Period about her government’s fundraising approach: “Does the Premier believe that it’s appropriate for ministers to fundraise from stakeholders with active files […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP and Ontario PC Finance Critic, called on Finance Minister Charles Sousa today to disclose what influence hefty political donations may have had on decisions made by him and his office. “Speaker, has a stakeholder with active files before this Minister, been asked by the Minister, a member of […]
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The following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on World Autism Awareness Day: “April 2nd marks World Autism Awareness Day, providing an opportunity to raise awareness and supports for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD describes a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, each with its own set of challenges and treasures. In […]
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The following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Pope John Paul II Day: “In 2014, the Ontario legislature voted unanimously to designate April 2 as Pope John Paul II Day in our province. I was proud to support a similar bill, brought forward by Wladyslaw Lizon, in the Canadian House of […]
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The following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month: “Last year, the Canadian House of Commons passed Brad Butt’s private member’s motion designating April as Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month. Many of the survivors and families of victims found refuge in Ontario in the […]
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Dear Premier Wynne: Members of the Ontario PC Caucus and I are hearing daily from Ontarians who are very concerned about the apparent influence of political fundraising on the business of government. As a former Member of Parliament, I supported the changes made to both political fundraising rules and third party election advertising at the […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today, Toronto City Council passed a motion supporting MPP Laurie Scott’s initiatives against human trafficking. The motion was introduced by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Ward 43) and seconded by Councillor Mike Layton (Ward 19) calling on City Council to support Bill 158, Saving the Girl Next Door Act, 2016, and the final report […]
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The following statement is from Ontario PC Health Critic, MPP Jeff Yurek (Elgin-Middlesex-London) on National Oral Health Month: “The month of April marks National Oral Health Month. The focus is to raise awareness on the importance of oral health. Oral health care directly affects quality of life, including a person’s ability to eat, speak and […]
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The following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Sikh Heritage Month: “As Leader of the Official Opposition, I am very pleased celebrate the launch of Sikh Heritage Month in Ontario. Ontario’s Sikh community, which values family, faith and service to others, has made immeasurable contributions to the building of our province. […]
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