“I was sad to learn that Enviroshake would be closing down its Chatham plant. This will certainly have an impact on our community. I hope action is taken to help the 50 affected employees find another job. “Unfortunately, the reality is that it is tough to find good-paying manufacturing jobs in Ontario anymore. Under the […]
Read more“Today I was disappointed to learn that the Wynne Liberals have backed away from a project for the University of Windsor that has been in the works for half a decade. I am a proud graduate of the Windsor law school and it’s hard not to recognize that an expansion into a larger facility would be […]
Read more“I congratulate Mohammad Latif on his nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Windsor-Tecumseh. “Mohammad is an experienced entrepreneur with deep roots in the Windsor community. A father of two, Mohammad wants a better future for all Ontarians. I have no doubt he’ll be an excellent representative for the people of Windsor-Tecumseh. “After 14 years […]
Read more“I am deeply saddened by the closure of Peterborough’s General Electric plant – an economic engine and fixture in our community for more than a century. My heart goes out to the 300 employees, their families, and the entire community of Peterborough and the surrounding area. I hope that everything possible is done to help […]
Read moreDuring the Ontario PC caucus retreat in Timmins, Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown announced important steps to improve the lives of families and workers in Northern Ontario on matters that have been ignored by the Wynne Liberals. “Let’s face it: Northern Ontario has been ignored by the Wynne Liberals for far too long. They have […]
Read more“I am pleased to extend my best wishes to Ontario’s Ukrainian community as we celebrate the 26th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence. Canada is home to nearly 1.3 million Canadians of Ukrainian heritage with close to one-third calling Ontario their home. Ontario’s vibrant Ukrainian community has contributed immeasurably to our province and our country. They have […]
Read moreLast night, the Toronto Star reported that the province is trying to block testimonies from former premier Dalton McGuinty and other senior officials, in a lawsuit surrounding the cancellation of Ontario’s slot program in 2012. The lawsuit against the Liberal Government includes claims of breach of contract, negligence, and unjust enrichment. “What exactly are the […]
Read more“Today, we pay tribute to the victims and survivors of Communist and Nazi tyranny in Europe, and honour the brave men and women who stood up to these evil regimes to defend their values and beliefs. Black Ribbon Day marks the anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, signed in 1939 between the former Soviet Union and […]
Read moreToday Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown joined Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Michael Harris for a roundtable discussion on Ontario’s opioid crisis. The roundtable included senior law enforcement officials, public health officials and community members. “Opioid and fentanyl abuse have reached a crisis point in Ontario. When so many preventable deaths are occurring it’s clear we need to […]
Read more“The Ring of Fire represents an unprecedented economic and jobs opportunity for the North. Unfortunately, since its discovery in 2007 it has not been a priority for the Liberals. They are only in the North now because we’re a year out from an election. Any promise Kathleen Wynne makes on the Ring of Fire today […]
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