LIBERALS CHOOSE PHOTO-OP ENVIRONMENTALISM OVER PRAGMATIC SOLUTIONS

QUEEN’S PARK – As Bill 66, the Great Lakes Protection Act, is set to be voted on in the Legislature, the PC Critic for the Environment and Cap-and-Trade expressed her disappointment that the government plowed ahead without consideration of the concerns raised by the opposition parties. “We are very disappointed that the Liberals failed to […]

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Leader Patrick Brown to Premier Wynne: Cuts to Health Care Hurting Patients

QUEEN’S PARK – This morning, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown questioned Premier Wynne over her government’s cuts to health care. Brown focused on patient stories that highlight how the government’s health care cuts are hurting the people of Ontario. “Cuts to physician payments are impacting services, such as the Telephone Health Advisory Service, […]

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Ontarians Paying for Energy Minister’s Mistakes

QUEEN’S PARK – Despite losing $1.1 billion exporting power in just the first 6 months of 2015, today in Estimates Committee the Minister of Energy Bob Chiarelli refused to acknowledge these staggering losses. When asked how much money Ontario ratepayers will lose this year on the exporting of power, the Minister responded, “The reality is…because […]

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MPP Thompson Speaks on Agriculture Week

QUEEN’S PARK – As celebrations for Agriculture Week kick off, MPP for Huron-Bruce Lisa Thompson spoke in the House in recognition of the many dedicated, hardworking farm families across the province. “Agriculture Week is a great opportunity to reflect on the contributions that Ontario’s farm families make to the Agri-Food Industry, our economy, and our […]

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MUNRO CALLS ON PREMIER TO ABANDON JOB-KILLING PAYROLL TAX

QUEEN’S PARK – Today, PC Critic for the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Julia Munro asked the Premier to abandon her job-killing payroll tax because of its negative impact on jobs and the economy. “Recent studies show that 90% of small business owners are opposed to the ORPP,” said MPP Julia Munro (York-Simcoe).  “An employee making […]

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LUXURY 8-DAY SOUTH AFRICA VACATION BOUGHT WITH SOCIAL HOUSING MONEY

QUEEN’S PARK – Today Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman, PC Critic for Municipal Affairs and Housing, questioned the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on affordable housing money used to pay for an 8-day sightseeing trip in South Africa which included a luxury apartment, meals at award winning restaurants, winery tours and a private guide. “Could […]

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#THANKSLIBERALS

Today, the Ontario PC Party released a video highlighting the top 12 Liberal scandals and broken promises.  October 2, 2015 marks the 12th anniversary of the Ontario Liberals being elected to office. “The Liberal record of scandal, waste and mismanagement started with Dalton McGuinty and continues with Kathleen Wynne,” said Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown. […]

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