OTTAWA – Today in Ottawa, Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown called on the government to take measures to address Ontario’s growing fentanyl crisis. Brown was joined by Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod. “Wynne Liberal negligence has allowed fentanyl abuse to reach a crisis point in Ontario,” said Brown. “Many deaths are preventable, yet the government is […]
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“Easter is the most holy and significant time for Christians. The Easter season commemorates the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ. “While we enjoy freedom, we remember the many throughout the world who are persecuted for their beliefs. Across the Middle East, Christians and other religious minorities continue to be targetted. Freedom of conscience and […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today, the Wynne Liberals announced the date for their upcoming so-called “balanced” budget, which is set to be released on April 27, 2017. “After 14 years in power, the Liberals have made life unaffordable for Ontario families and businesses. They’ve created a hydro crisis, made housing unaffordable, and slashed health care services,” […]
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“I extend my warmest wishes to the Tamil community celebrating Tamil New Year. “Tamil New Year, also known as “Varusha Pirappu”, is an opportunity for families and friends to celebrate through feasts and sharing gifts. “Since 2009 I’ve had the opportunity to get to know the Tamil community in Ontario. I am grateful for the […]
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“Happy Vaisakhi! Vaisakhi is important for the Sikh faith, marking the founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh. “Vaisakhi brings with it a number of important traditions, the most significant of which was the introduction of the Sikh articles of faith known as the ‘Five Ks. “This celebration is also a time to perform […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown wrote to the Minister of Finance with a list of requests the Ontario PC Caucus would like to see included in the upcoming budget. “The Ontario PCs look forward to working closely with the Liberal government to ensure the upcoming budget is in the […]
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“Today the Wynne Liberals will release the Sunshine List, after trying to hold off on yet another bad news story for as long as possible. “The release of the Sunshine List comes at a time when executive salaries are hitting astronomical new highs. The CEO of Hydro One earned a total of $4.5 million, and […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – In advance of tomorrow’s release of the Sunshine List, Ontario PC Energy Critic Todd Smith announced that he was tabling a Private Member’s Bill that would reverse Premier Kathleen Wynne’s secrecy and put Hydro One salaries back under the public’s watchful eye. “The Wynne Liberals don’t want the people of Ontario to […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today Ontario PC Deputy Leader Sylvia Jones (Dufferin-Caledon) called on the Liberal government to support her Private Member’s Bill that would put an end to the Liberal government’s taxpayer-funded partisan advertisements. “Life’s already too unaffordable under the Liberals. Having taxpayers foot the bill for self-congratulatory and misleading ads is unacceptable,” said Jones. […]
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The following is a statement from Ontario PC Energy critic Todd Smith on Hydro One executive compensation: “Today’s release of over 11 million dollars in executive compensation at Hydro One shows that selling the company was never about providing value to consumers. In a year where tens of thousands of Hydro One customers were disconnected […]
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