Today marks the 98th anniversary of Estonia’s Declaration of Independence. Close to a hundred years ago, the people of Estonia established a sovereign and independent state. However, Estonia’s path has not been an easy one. For many decades following 1940, it was administered by the Soviet Union. Canadians subsequently reached out to Estonians fleeing the […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today, the Wynne government refused to support Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli’s Opposition Day motion to incorporate three recommendations the people of Ontario deserve to see included in the 2016 Budget.The three recommendations are a credible plan for affordable hydro, ensuring proper management of Ontario’s health care system, and a credible plan to […]
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QUEENS PARK – “There is a crisis in rural Ontario,” said Randy Hillier (MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington) today in Question Period, while discussing the lack of action from the government on addressing the issues of domestic violence throughout rural Ontario. “This government loves to point out their $1 million of funding over 2 years […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – This morning in the Legislature, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown asked the Premier to incorporate into Budget 2016 a credible plan to balance the budget. This is the third and final ask from the Ontario PC Caucus in a series of reasonable recommendations the people of Ontario deserve to see […]
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The following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Pink Shirt Day:“Pink Shirt Day is an important initiative which serves as an occasion to highlight the seriousness of bullying in our schools and to emphasize the affects it has on victims. Bullying is a complex issue, and it can take many different […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today in Question Period, Ontario PC Deputy Leader Steve Clark (Leeds-Grenville) called on the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport to work with Ontario’s film and television sector on a multi-year plan to ensure the industry reaches its full potential.Clark, who serves as Official Opposition Critic for Tourism, Culture and Sport, also […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario PC Finance Critic Vic Fedeli (Nipissing) asked the Premier today if she would support his Opposition Day motion, which asks the government to include a credible plan to balance the budget, including immediate action to pay down the debt. “The Fall Economic Statement confirmed the government is using money from the […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today, the Ontario PC Caucus officially named newly-elected Whitby-Oshawa MPP Lorne Coe as the Ontario PC Critic for Training, Colleges and Universities. The portfolio was previously held by Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown who will be continuing his role as Education Critic. “When I took on the role as Critic for Education […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – This morning in the Legislature, Lorne Coe, the newly elected MPP from Whitby-Oshawa asked his first question in the Legislature. After acknowledging the honour of being elected to represent the people of Whitby-Oshawa and reminding the Premier that he was sent to Queen’s Park with a clear mandate, MPP Coe challenged the […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario PC Women’s Critic, Laurie Scott, MPP, made a statement today on the Liberal government’s “Walking Together” strategy to end violence against indigenous women.“Violence against women, including women from our indigenous communities, should not be tolerated in our society. Making our communities safer must be a priority for the Liberal Government. Today’s […]
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