Rinaldi called to order by the Speaker after asking PC MPP to “take it outside” The backlash over Liberal MPP Lou Rinaldi referring to Northern Ontario as “No Man’s Land” grew on Monday, with the Wynne Liberals flat-out refusing to heed calls by the PCs to apologize on his behalf. During the fiery exchange in […]
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“I congratulate David on his nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Northumberland-Peterborough South. “David understands the importance of public service, and has gained unique experience as an analyst at Agriculture Canada as well as working for the Minister of International Trade. He currently works as an advisor to the Royal College of Physicians and […]
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“The Wynne Liberals’ cap-and-trade scheme is nothing but a cash grab that makes life harder and more unaffordable for Ontario families while driving businesses and jobs out of the province. “Ontarians will pour nearly $2 billion a year into this new slush fund that will go towards Liberal pet projects and re-election announcements. On top […]
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Yesterday, during an important speech by PC MPP Norm Miller on Northern Ontario, Liberal member Lou Rinaldi, speaking off camera, heckled the speaker and referred to the region as “No Man’s Land.” He was immediately taken to task by PC MPP Sam Oosterhoff on the floor of the legislature. Since facing backlash at Queen’s Park, […]
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“I am pleased to join with our Armenian friends and neighbours in Ontario and proud Armenians throughout the world in celebrating the 26th anniversary of Armenia’s declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union. “All across Ontario, and beyond,—this community continues to have an important impact on our province’s advancement and growth. “Since the earliest days […]
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Queen’s Park — Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Michael Harris will be joined by Opioid awareness advocate 19-year-old Leila Attar at Queens Park today in support of Bill 126, the Illegal Pill Press Act. The bill would enforce fines and imprisonment for anyone illegally possessing or using a pill press machine to produce counterfeit opioids. Harris noted that […]
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“Today, our Hindu friends and neighbours across Ontario and throughout the world celebrate Navratri—the nine-day festival commemorating the victory of good over evil. “This celebration is marked by family and friends joining together to share in festive meals, and enjoy customs and traditions that have been proudly celebrated for thousands of years. “Ontario’s Hindu community […]
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Today Niagara West-Glanbrook MPP Sam Oosterhoff called on Minister Hoskins to protect long-term care beds in Niagara. “Revera Long-Term Care is planning to move 50 beds out of Kilean Lodge in Grimsby, down the QEW to Hamilton,” charged Oosterhoff in the Legislature this morning. He then shared the story of Adrian Peters, a retired engineer […]
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Wynne Liberals continue to negotiate secret energy deals with Quebec for power Ontario doesn’t need Today, in the lead-up to Premier Kathleen Wynne’s meeting with Quebec’s Premier, the Ontario PCs called for an end to the Wynne Liberals’ track record of secret backroom energy deal-making. Ontario PC Energy Critic Todd Smith called for a legislative […]
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“Today at sundown, our Jewish friends and neighbours in Ontario and around the world celebrate the beginning of Rosh Hashanah—marking the beginning of the Jewish New Year. “This celebration is the first of the High Holidays commemorated in the ten days leading up to Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement. “Rosh Hashanah is a time for […]
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