QUEEN’S PARK – Today, the Ontario Progressive Conservative Caucus dedicated Question Period to the parents and students who rely on Ontario’s schools for the deaf, blind, and severely learning disabled, with more than a dozen Ontario PC MPPs reading personal stories of children from their ridings. “The galleries were filled today with parents, students, graduates, […]
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Vaisakhi is one of the most important holidays for people of the Sikh faith, as it marks the founding of the Khalsa in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh. On this day, the followers of Sikhism celebrate the introduction of the Sikh articles of faith known as the ‘5 K’s. Vaisakhi is a colourful festival, […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – In front of a legislature packed with Ontario correctional officers, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown asked the Premier about the ongoing crisis in corrections. “Today we are joined by hundreds of corrections officers and staff from across the province. They are here to tell you about the growing crisis in […]
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QUEEN’S PARK –Today’s passage of Bill 173, the budget bill, will mean that life will become more unaffordable for Ontarians, Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli said today. Despite receiving recommendations for changes at post-budget Committee hearings, the government introduced no amendments to Bill 173, which received final passage without the support of the Official Opposition. “We’re […]
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I would like to extend my warmest wishes to friends from the Tamil community celebrating Tamil New Year’s Day. Puthandu, also known as Varusha Pirappu, marks the first day of the Tamil New Year. It is a time where families and friends come together to share gifts and pray for blessings. I would also […]
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PC Critic for Economic Development, Employment & Infrastructure Hosts Initial Round Table Meeting; Launches Province-wide Consultations. TORONTO – Yesterday afternoon, Ontario PC Critic for Economic Development, Employment & Infrastructure Monte McNaughton launched the Ontario PC Blue Ribbon Panel on Prompt Payment. “ TORONTO – Yesterday afternoon, Ontario PC Critic for Economic Development, Employment & Infrastructure […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Following yesterday’s meeting with the Premier to discuss reforms to political fundraising rules, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown expressed his disappointment that the Liberals continue to refuse his calls for a public inquiry into the Government’s fundraising practices. “I am very disappointed with my meeting yesterday. The meeting was a […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Following his meeting with the other party leaders, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown expressed his disappointment that the Liberal Government’s commitment to political financing reform was nothing but a sham. “What I can take away from this meeting is that the Premier is afraid of an open and transparent […]
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“Our democracy belongs to its citizens, and it is the voters of this province that should decide how their representatives should be elected.” Marie Bountrogianni, Ontario Minister responsible for Democratic Renewal, June 20, 2007 QUEEN’S PARK –Today Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford and PC Critic for Municipal Affairs and Housing, said that unless it […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – In advance of today’s meeting with the Premier to discuss changes to political financing rules, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown repeated his calls for a public inquiry into the Liberal Government’s fundraising practices. Last Friday, Brown outlined his six-point plan to clean up political fundraising in the province of Ontario, […]
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