“Losar is an important day in the Nepalese, Bhutanese and Tibetan calendar and Ontarians from these communities will be gathering with family, friends and the broader community to usher in the new year. “This ancient holiday signifies a time of renewal and involves colourful traditions and the exchange of good wishes between family and […]
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“Twenty six years ago, Canada helped to liberate Kuwait during the first Gulf War. Our nation sent a three-ship naval task group (consisting of HMCS Athabaskan, HMCS Terra Nova and HMCS Protecteur), CF-188s and other air assets as part of Operation Friction. The joint task force was commanded by St. Thomas’ own Commodore Kenneth Summers. […]
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“Almost a century has passed since the people of Estonia established a sovereign and independent state. “The path has not been an easy one as Estonians lived for many decades under Soviet rule. I am proud that Canadians were welcoming to Estonians fleeing the horror of communism. They came to Canada seeking freedom and […]
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The following are Ontario PC Leader’s remarks from the debate surrounding a motion condemning Islamophobia at Queen’s Park: “Madam Speaker, I’m proud to rise in support of this motion today condemning islamophobia. Simply put, all forms of hate and discrimination against people of any faith, including Muslims, is wrong. Hate is hate. “This […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today, the Ontario government tabled new legislation targeting human sex trafficking, much of which was proposed as part of Bill 17, the Saving the Girl Next Door Act, introduced by MPP Scott back on February 16, 2016. “My Private Member’s Bill was a culmination of hard work done by the police, […]
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“The Ontario PC Caucus was glad to see that all three parties joined together to pass a bill ending winter disconnections, because as we have always said, there is no monopoly on a good idea. Unfortunately, this comes after far too many families and seniors were forced to suffer in the cold without power because […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – After visiting Sault Ste. Marie as a part of his second annual Northern Ontario driving tour last week, Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown brought the story of F.J. Davey Home, a local long term care home, to the floors of the Legislature. “I want the Liberals to be aware of F.J. […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today, Ontario PC Energy Critic Todd Smith announced his plans to table a Private Member’s Bill on winter disconnections on Tuesday afternoon, the first day the Legislature sits again following the winter break. Smith will move that unanimous consent be granted and that the bill immediately pass into law. “Minister Thibeault […]
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“Winter disconnections are an unacceptable practice that the government has the ability and responsibility to stop. The Minister of Energy has the capability to issue a ministerial directive stopping this practice for good today, but instead he seems far more interested in playing political games. Instead of hiding behind legislation as an excuse for his […]
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“The Auditor General, Bonnie Lysyk, has shown a prudent and responsible approach to ensuring the government follows the letter of the law in recording assets and revenues. “The fact is, the Government cannot lawfully use the surpluses of two pension plans to balance its budget until it has agreement from the plans’ co-sponsors (OPSEU […]
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