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Wynne Liberals must release hidden Hydro One executive salaries in Sunshine List

QUEEN’S PARK – Today, Ontario PC Energy Critic Todd Smith demanded that the Wynne Liberals stop hiding Hydro One salaries from the public, and publish them simultaneously with this year’s Sunshine List of public sector salaries over $100,000. If no action is taken, MPP Smith will introduce a Private Member’s Bill to stop the secrecy […]

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Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown Announces Critic Shuffle

QUEEN’S PARK – Today, Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown announced updated roles for the Ontario PC Caucus.    “I’m looking forward to working with this team every day on behalf of the people of Ontario,” said Brown. “The Ontario PC Caucus will hold the government to account on failed decisions that have caused a provincial […]

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Ontario businesses losing confidence in the economy

QUEEN’S PARK – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released a report entitled Ontario Economic Report, 2017. The report revealed that only 24 per cent of businesses have confidence in the province’s economy. Since Premier Kathleen Wynne first took office in 2013, business confidence in the provincial economy has been cut in half from 48 […]

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Statement from Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown on the government’s natural gas expansion announcement:

“The Ontario PC Party unequivocally supports natural gas expansion in Ontario. Unfortunately today’s announcement is more talk and no action.   “For years the Wynne Liberals promised $230 million for the expansion of natural gas without spending a nickel, and now they’ve announced they’re slashing that program by $130 million. We are tired of announcements […]

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Ontario PCs Pledge to Review Public Sector Executive Compensation Packages

TORONTO – Today, the Ontario PCs announced their plans to launch a review into how decisions surrounding public sector executive compensation are made if they form government in 2018. ‎   “Last year we learned Hydro One CEO is being paid $4 million a year, and now it’s OPG and Metrolinx executives receiving massive pay […]

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Statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Black History Month

“Black History Month in Canada is a time to recognize the history and legacy of Canadians of African and Caribbean descent and to celebrate their many important contributions to our society.   “Black Canadians have continued to build on the legacy of courage, strength, and perseverance that was forged in the face of adversity.  Individuals […]

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Statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on the nomination of Raymond Cho

“I congratulate Raymond on his nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Scarborough North for the 2018 election.   “Since his massive by-election victory in a riding that our Party had never won before, Raymond has been an incredible addition to our Ontario PC team. Raymond is an energetic and hardworking MPP who is passionate […]

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