“Today, Ontarians of Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist faiths will gather to celebrate Diwali, one of the most important days of the year for South Asians. “The Festival of Lights commemorates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. The lighting of diyas is symbolic of this victory and is a reaffirmation of […]
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The following is a statement from the Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown on the Wynne Liberals and NDP voting for further rate increases: “By voting against the Ontario PC Caucus’ opposition day motion, the Wynne Liberals and the NDP have voted for even more rate increases that our province cannot afford. Effectively, […]
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Statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on the nomination of Sam Oosterhoff as the Ontario PC Candidate in Niagara West-Glanbrook: “I congratulate Sam Oosterhoff on being nominated by the Ontario PC members of Niagara West-Glanbrook as our new candidate for this by-election. “Life is harder under the Kathleen Wynne Liberals. This by-election the […]
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The following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on the by-elections in Ottawa-Vanier and Niagara West-Glanbrook: “Today the writ was issued for the provincial by-elections in Ottawa-Vanier and Niagara West-Glanbrook. The Ontario PC Party is excited to meet with residents in both Niagara and Ottawa, listening and taking action on the […]
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The following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown marking Sukkot: “This evening, Ontarians of Jewish heritage will gather with friends and family to mark the joyous festival of Sukkot. The festival commemorates the forty years that the ancient Israelites wandered in the Sinai desert after their exodus from Egypt. “Across the […]
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Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Jim Prentice: “On behalf of all Ontarians, I want to express my condolences on the passing of Jim Prentice. This is a devastating day for both Alberta and Canada. “Jim was a proud Albertan and Canadian. He cared […]
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The following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown marking Yom Kippur: “Tonight marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Jews in Ontario will gather with family and friends in synagogues to hear the chanting of Kol Nidre on this most solemn occasion. Yom Kippur […]
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“Each year on October 5th we celebrate the incredible work teachers do shaping our province’s young minds and future leaders. Ontario’s teachers go above and beyond, both inside and outside the classroom, often paying for school supplies out of their own pocket, and volunteering their own time for their students’ extra-curricular activities. “Coming from […]
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The following is a statement from the Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown on the government’s release of unaudited financial statements: “The decision of the Wynne Liberals to release the province’s financial statements without the opinion of Ontario’s Auditor General is unprecedented. “The Auditor General’s findings reveal an $11 billion hole in […]
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Toronto, ON – Today, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown and Deputy Leader and Ontario PC Critic for Children & Youth Services Sylvia Jones called on the Wynne Liberals to reverse cuts to Yes I Can Nursery School, a specialized school that serves preschool age children with autism. Brown and Jones were joined by […]
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