FINCH, ONTARIO – Today, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown spoke to attendees of the 2015 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, outlining his plans to work with rural communities throughout Ontario and the importance of supporting Ontario’s farmers. “The Ontario PC Caucus understands and supports our farmers,” said Brown. “We see Ontario’s farmers […]
Read more“The Liberal Government’s alarming compensation packages to Hydro One executives totaling 24 million dollars, in conjunction with the fire sale of this crown asset, is a slap in the face to average Ontario families who can’t afford to pay their hydro bills or make ends meet. The OEB sets electricity rates based on the costs […]
Read moreQueens Park – Yesterday, Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington MPP Randy Hillier debated Bill 89 – An Act to Amend the Election Act with respect to the recall of members of the Legislative Assembly (MPP Recall Legislation) at Second Reading in the hopes of having it sent to committee. Thursday, with enthusiastic supporters closely observing the proceedings […]
Read moreQueen’s Park – Leader of the Official Opposition and Ontario PC Education Critic Patrick Brown is concerned for public elementary students and their parents after learning that the schools may soon be faced with rotating strikes. “The Wynne Liberal government has no excuse. They ran on a platform of labour peace and yet their policies […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – This morning in the Legislative Assembly, Jeff Yurek (Elgin-Middlesex-London) questioned the Minister of Community and Social Services on the government’s decision to download the cost of pay equity to local Community Living Associations across the province. “Minister, we know of the importance of Community Living Associations throughout Ontario. They provide support and […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – Reports that well-paid Pan Am Games executives will cash in on lavish bonuses of up to $450,000 is further proof the Wynne Liberals aren’t in it for Ontarians anymore, said Steve Clark, Ontario PC Critic for Tourism, Culture and Sport. “These bonuses are an insult to the millions of Ontarians who work […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – This morning, Ontario PC Health Critic Jeff Yurek (MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London) rose in the legislature to question the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care on the government’s decision to impose additional cuts to Ontario physician services. “Minister, on October 1st, your government is slashing another $235 million dollars from physician services,” said […]
Read moreDear Premier Wynne: Thank you for your kind wishes on my by-election victory in the riding of Simcoe North. As I prepare to take on my role as Leader of the Official Opposition, the PC Caucus and I will be focusing on our priorities for the fall legislative session. Principally, our three main concerns are: […]
Read moreQueen’s Park – Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey used the first Question Period of the fall legislative session to press Kathleen Wynne’s Liberal government to take more action to address the ongoing worker safety concerns at the troubled construction site of the Green Electron Power Plant in Courtright, ON. “Dozens of safety complaints have been filed […]
Read morePatrick Brown, Leader of the Official Opposition and Education Critic, issued the following statement on the government’s stalled negotiations with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO): “The early years of childhood education are the most important to development. It is extremely disappointing that Premier Wynne continues to leave parents worried and uncertain on whether […]
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