QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario PC Critic for the Environment and Cap-and-Trade Lisa Thompson released the following statement today regarding Ontario’s climate strategy:“The Premier’s comments on climate change today are another stunning example of Liberal hypocrisy. Kathleen Wynne claims she wants to balance the needs of the environment and the economy, yet her Liberal government pushes […]
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“The abrupt closure of Goodwill Industries of Toronto, Eastern, Central and Northern Ontario (TECNO) continues to leave hundreds of employees and their families reeling. The doors have been closed on them, and many of Ontario’s most vulnerable.It is troubling that Goodwill’s senior management made the decision to shut down its website, eliminating access to financial […]
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WHITBY-OSHAWA – Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown will be visiting Whitby-Oshawa in the upcoming days to show his support for PC Whitby-Oshawa candidate Lorne Coe.“Lorne has been canvassing every single day in the morning, afternoon, and evening, listening to the concerns of the people of Whitby-Oshawa,” said Leader Patrick Brown. “I have no doubt that […]
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LONDON – Committee hearings took place today on Bill 132, the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act, with input from different organizations on how to strengthen this piece of legislation. “I want to thank all the educational institutions and frontline agencies that came forward to discuss their concerns on Bill 132,” said Scott. “It […]
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PC Economic Development, Employment & Infrastructure Critic Monte McNaughton wants firm commitments on the future of both plants; thousands of well paying jobs at stake. OSHAWA, ON – Today, MPP Monte McNaughton pressed Liberal Minister of Economic Development, Employment & Infrastructure Brad Duguid to obtain firm commitments on the future of the GM Oshawa Assembly […]
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Statement by Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Lincoln Alexander Day: “Today is a day we remember Lincoln Alexander, a Canadian trailblazer well respected on both sides of the aisle, and champion for youth, multiculturalism, and equality. Following service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War, Alexander studied at Osgoode Hall […]
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“I strongly condemn the recent terrorist attack that took place at Bacha Khan University in Charsadda, Pakistan. It is even more disconcerting that terrorists continue to attack centres of education, where students work to improve their lives and strive to build for a better Pakistan. We are fortunate that Ontario is home to a vibrant […]
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PETERBOROUGH – Fleming College, Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, Trent University, and YWCA Peterborough Haliburton were among the presenters today who spoke during the first day of the Committee on Social Policy’s review of Bill 132. The Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (Supporting Survivors and Challenging Sexual Violence and Harassment), 2015 which amends six […]
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“Taiwan has once again demonstrated its commitment to freedom and democracy with the orderly conduct in the recent presidential and parliamentary elections. I congratulate the people of Taiwan for respecting the democratic process and welcome the election of Taiwan’s first female president, Dr. Tsai Ing-wen. Having visited Taiwan and met with Canadians of Taiwanese heritage, […]
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KITCHENER – Ontario PC Transportation Critic Michael Harris says northern motorists, truckers and Ontario residents will be waiting longer for two-lane traffic and answers following the failure of the vital Nipigon River Bridge connecting Ontario to the West. “Today’s update by the Minister reveals we are still more than a month away from two-lane traffic […]
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