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ADVOCATES AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION SUPPORT SCOTT’S HUMAN TRAFFICKING BILL

QUEEN’S PARK – Today Ontario PC Women’s Critic Laurie Scott, MPP, was joined by advocates against sexual exploitation, Cynthia Bland and Simone Bell in united support for the proposed Saving the Girl Next Door Act. The proposed bill will give the law immediate power to enforce protection orders on behalf of the victims against traffickers […]

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Clark Requests OPP Update on Sudbury By-Election Scandal

QUEEN’S PARK – This morning, Ontario PC Deputy Leader Steve Clark sent a letter to OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes requesting an update on the OPP investigation into the apparent contravention of the Election Act by Premier Wynne’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Pat Sorbara, leading up to the Sudbury by-election. Friday, February 19th marks the one […]

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SCOTT’S SAVING THE GIRL NEXT DOOR BILL GETS MAJOR ENDORSEMENT

QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario PC Women’s Critic Laurie Scott, MPP, received a major endorsement from one of Canada’s leading advocates against human trafficking.Joy Smith, former MP from Kildonan-St. Paul, and founder and CEO of the Joy Smith Foundation has weighed into the need for Ms. Scott’s private member’s bill. “I applaud Laurie Scott for this […]

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MPP Thompson calls on Liberals to scrap tire-tax program

Environment Minister must make changes to Bill 151 to increase waste diversionQUEEN’S PARK – Today, Huron-Bruce MPP and PC Environment Critic Lisa Thompson called on the Liberals to scrap their tire-tax program after news reports revealed the government’s agency, Ontario Tire Stewardship, has been wasting Ontarians’ money on lavish stays at luxury hotels and expensive […]

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Leader Patrick Brown Outlines Recommendations for Upcoming Budget

QUEEN’S PARK – Today, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown alongside members of the Ontario PC Caucus outlined three recommendations the people of Ontario deserve to see represented in the upcoming budget, which is set to be released on February 25th. These recommendations will be debated in the Legislature next week, after they are […]

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Hydro Bills Harder for Families to Afford Due to Liberal Waste and Mismanagement

QUEEN’S PARK – Today during Question Period, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown continued to illustrate how Liberal mismanagement has resulted in life being more unaffordable in Ontario, this time highlighting Ontario’s skyrocketing energy prices. “Across the province people are fed up with the cost of their hydro bills. This government will overcharge the […]

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SCOTT INTRODUCES BILL TO TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING

QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario PC Critic for Women’s Issues, Laurie Scott, MPP, makes another push against human trafficking through the introduction of her Private Member’s Bill today.The Saving the Girl Next Door Act, 2016 has three main sections that seek to combat this form of modern day slavery. The first part of the bill proclaims […]

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Patrick Brown Calls on the Premier to Stand Up for First Responders

QUEEN’S PARK – Today during Question Period, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown repeated his calls on the Premier to fast-track the passage of Bill 2, and offer up much needed supports for first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).The Private Member’s Bill was originally introduced by NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo, and has […]

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Statement from Ontario PC Party Leader Patrick Brown on Family Day

“Nothing is more valuable than time spent together with those you care about; however, this time can often get lost in the stressful hustle and bustle of daily life. Family Day is an opportunity to take a break from the busy work week, and relax and spend time with those that really matter – friends, […]

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Statement from Ontario PC MPP Lisa Thompson on Social Housing Retrofits

The following is a statement from PC Environment and Cap-and-Trade Critic Lisa Thompson on the Government’s Green Investment Fund initiatives announced today:“Climate change is a serious challenge that requires a credible plan that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions while protecting taxpayers and our economy.“Part of that plan must include efforts to make homes and buildings […]

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