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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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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