QUEEN’S PARK – On May 1st, Ontarians will experience another Hydro rate hike, with the average consumer’s annual costs increasing by approximately $37.56. Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown used today’s Question Period to ask the Premier why the Liberal Government continues to make life more unaffordable forOntarians. “Hydro rates will rise again […]
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The following is a statement from Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown on the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: “Today is an opportunity to honour the legacy of an exceptional individual as we celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For years, she has served as an […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today, Bill Walker, the MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and the PC Critic for Long-Term Care, challenged the Health Minister to deliver an action plan to wipe out the backlog in the Assistive Devices program that’s leaving our most vulnerable people waiting too long to get their wheelchairs, walkers and other mobility aids. […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Yesterday it was revealed that the Ontario Liberal Party has received at least $400,000 in donations from companies that have received grants from the Liberal Government. Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown used today’s Question Period to renew his calls for a public inquiry into the allegations of government contracts, grants, […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – This morning Ontario PC Critic for Health, MPP Jeff Yurek (Elgin-Middlesex-London), questioned the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care on his underfunding of Allo Stem Cell Transplant treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital. The government’s underfunding of this service is having the greatest impact on patients in the Greater Toronto Area, […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today during Question Period, Lorne Coe, MPP for Whitby-Oshawa and the PC Critic for Training, Colleges and Universities, questioned the Liberal Government on the closing of the Laurentian University campus in Barrie. Plans are in place for the university to exit the city in the spring of 2019. Without transitional dollars […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown asked the Premier about her Government’s cuts to Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) therapy for children aged five years and older, by raising the story of a young girl from Uxbridge in the legislature. As a result of these Liberal cuts, more than 2,000 children […]
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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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