QUEEN’S PARK – On May 1st, Ontario ratepayers will see hydro prices increase on average by $37.56 annually because consumers used less electricity than expected this past winter. Today, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown used Question Period to ask the Premier about this logic-defying increase and the ongoing mess in the energy sector. […]
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The following is a statement from Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown on political financing reform and the NDP’s opposition day motion: “It was my pleasure to be joined by the Leader of the NDP and the Leader of the Green Party to discuss political financing reform. The fact that three leaders from very […]
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Metro-leaks reveal gov’t knew ridership would suffer with $27.50 fare QUEEN’S PARK -After four years of protecting pertinent reports that informed government’s decision to set luxury fare prices for the U-P express, this weekend’s ‘Metro-leaks’ data dump revealed what the Wynne Liberals have long refused to admit – high fares, would directly impact ridership. […]
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Develop revenue-neutral plan subject to rigorous, independent oversight: Thompson QUEEN’S PARK –Today, Ontario PC Environment and Cap-and-Trade Critic Lisa Thompson called on Premier Kathleen Wynne to drop her flawed cap-and-trade bill and begin developing a revenue-neutral plan that protects taxpayers and is subject to rigorous oversight. “Over the past couple of weeks, we have […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today during Question Period, the Ontario PC Caucus revealed that Minister of Government and Consumer Services David Orazietti has been appointing individuals from his own riding to government boards – ignoring the concerns of senior Ministry staff. Jim McDonell, the Ontario PC Critic for Government and Consumer Services and MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South […]
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Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown today made the following statement on MPP Jack MacLaren: “In light of recent inappropriate conduct, I have taken the following course of action in respect to MPP Jack MacLaren: MPP MacLaren’s legislative responsibilities, including his role as Critic, Natural Resources and Forestry and Vice-Chair, Standing Committee […]
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The following is a statement from Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown on Ontario’s Tribute to the Fallen: “Today the province of Ontario is honouring the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to their communities. Ontario’s first responders are the ones that bravely answer the call when we need their […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – On May 1st, the people of Ontario will find yet another increase on their monthly hydro bill, with rates expected to rise $37.56 annually. “Electricity rates in the province are skyrocketing and it’s only getting worse,” said Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown. “Since November, bills have gone up $186.96 a year […]
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Government should develop revenue-neutral plan subject to rigorous oversight QUEEN’S PARK –Today, the Ontario PC Caucus called on the Liberals to abandon their cap-and-trade bill and begin developing a revenue-neutral plan that is subject to rigorous, independent oversight. Ontario PC Environment and Cap-and-Trade Critic Lisa Thompson sent an open letter to Glen Murray, Minister […]
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Appointment of Jim McDonell as the Chair of the Eastern Ontario PC Caucus The following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on the appointment of MPP Jim McDonell (Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry) as the new Chair of the Eastern Ontario PC Caucus: “Throughout his five years as a member of the Ontario PC […]
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