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June 29, 2016

Statement from Ontario PC Community Safety and Correctional Services Critic Rick Nicholls on the Ombudsman’s report into police training‎ on de-escalation

The following is a statement from Ontario PC Community Safety and Correctional Services Critic Rick Nicholls on the Ontario Ombudsman’s investigation into the direction provided by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to Ontario’s police services for de-escalation of conflict situations: “I thank Ombudsman Dubé for his thorough report. The Ombudsman was […]

June 28, 2016

Wynne Government fails to deliver for Niagara

Trains to Grimsby well short of Niagara needs Kitchener – It was another day, another Transportation Minister GO announcement falling well short of the mark for Niagara, according to Ontario PC Transportation Critic Michael Harris. “After today’s announcement, Minister Del Duca has confirmed that he is leaving Niagara commuters waiting for the train,” […]

June 28, 2016

Ottawa Hearings Reveal Liberals’ Election Financing Loopholes Remain

OTTAWA – Today Ontario PC Attorney General Critic Randy Hillier (MPP, Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington) and Ontario PC Deputy Leader Steve Clark (MPP, Leeds-Grenville) continued to call on the Liberal Government to strengthen the loopholes in Bill 201, Election Finances Statute Law Amendment Act, 2016. The Standing Committee on General Government is holding public hearings […]

June 28, 2016

Statement from MPP Bill Walker on Nursing Home Inspections in Ontario

Ontario PC Critic for Seniors, Long-Term Care & Accessibility Bill Walker made the following statement regarding the government’s decision to scale back nursing home inspections: “I’m very troubled that the Liberal government is on the brink of breaking a key promise to Ontario’s 78,000 vulnerable seniors, which is to keep them safe by […]

June 28, 2016

Statement from PC Children and Youth Services Critic Sylvia Jones on Changes to Autism Services for Children

The following is a statement from the Ontario PC Critic for Children and Youth Services Sylvia Jones on changes to the delivery of autism services for children: “Today’s announcement signals the Minister has listened to the concerns raised by thousands of parents, experts, organizations, municipalities and both opposition parties regarding the government’s original decision […]

June 28, 2016

Hoskins Brushes off Minister’s Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Patients

QUEEN’S PARK – Ontarians continue to wait for the release of the report the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care’s Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Patients and the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. The task force was created to examine and provide the Minister with advice and recommendations on how to […]

June 28, 2016

PROTECTING THE GIRL NEXT DOOR FROM SEX TRAFFICKERS NOT A PRIORITY FOR WYNNE LIBERALS SAYS SCOTT

QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Laurie Scott (Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock) and PC Critic for Women’s Issues is calling on the Wynne government to release a comprehensive and meaningful action plan to combat human trafficking in Ontario. “Premier Wynne promised an action plan would be introduced this month. With only a few days left in June, it’s […]

June 27, 2016

Statement by Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Multiculturalism Day

Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown made the following statement today on Canadian Multiculturalism Day: “Multiculturalism Day is an opportunity to celebrate our country’s rich tradition of inclusion and diversity. We are very fortunate to live in such a rich and vibrant province – where our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. It […]

June 27, 2016

Kingston Hearings Show Liberal Campaign Finance Bill Still Needs Work

KINGSTON – Today Ontario PC Attorney General Critic Randy Hillier (MPP, Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington) and Ontario PC Deputy Leader Steve Clark (MPP, Leeds-Grenville) continued to call on the Liberal Government to strengthen the loopholes in Bill 201, Election Finances Statute Law Amendment Act, 2016. “We heard the same concerns here today in Kingston that […]

June 24, 2016

Statement from PC Environment Critic Lisa Thompson on the Grassy Narrows First Nations’ water supply

The following is a statement from Ontario PC Environment and Cap-and-Trade Critic Lisa Thompson condemning the Liberals’ lack of action in remediating the toxic mercury levels in the Wabigoon River: “The Liberal Government has had more than a decade to address the toxic levels of mercury in the Wabigoon River and its effects on […]