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Government Mismanagement Has Left Health Care System in Shambles: Brown

QUEEN’S PARK – This morning, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown criticized how the Liberal Government’s mismanagement of the health care system is harming patients. “We learned from the Auditor General that the backlog of long-term care complaints and critical incidents has more than doubled under Premier Wynne,” stated Leader Patrick Brown.  “The backlog […]

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Turning up the heat on Ontario HOT lanes

QUEEN’S PARK – PC Transportation Critic Michael Harris says the Transportation Minister’s official unveiling of the latest Liberal plan to dig into our wallets will force Ontario motorists to pay twice for the privilege of driving their own roads. “It’s one thing to create tolls on new roadways where people have the option of choosing […]

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Liberals Dole out $1.4 Billion with no Transparency

QUEEN’S PARK – Today, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown lambasted the Liberal Government for handing out $1.4 billion in Economic Development grants without a transparent and open application process. “80 per cent of the money went to companies that either didn’t apply or were told that their application was simply a formality,” said […]

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Red Flags Raised at COP21 Over Liberal Cap-and-Trade Scheme

QUEEN’S PARK – Today, Ontario PC Critic for Environment and Cap-and-Trade Lisa Thompson issued the following statement on the Liberal Government’s climate change announcement at the 2015 Paris Climate Conference: “The Liberal Government’s announcement today once again provided little to no details.  It’s clear the Wynne Liberals rushed their announcement and it is simply another […]

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Statement from PC Economic Development, Employment & Infrastructure Critic Monte McNaughton on November Job Numbers

“The job numbers released today unfortunately show that Ontario’s unemployment rate increased in November. The Auditor General’s report this week highlighted that Ontario has had the third worst record of private sector job creation in Canada since 2000. It appears the Liberals intend to continue this trend, as our economy lost a further 36,400 private […]

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Liberal Incompetence on the Energy File Costing Ontarians Billions

QUEEN’S PARK – This morning in the Legislature, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown grilled the Premier on how the Liberal Government’s mishandling of the electricity sector is costing ratepayers billions of dollars. The Auditor General’s report highlighted that as a result of Liberal mismanagement, between 2006 and 2014, the people of Ontario have […]

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WYNNE LEAVES NORTH IN THE DARK LONGER, MORE OFTEN

QUEEN’S PARK – Today, Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli blasted the Wynne Government for the devastating impact of skyrocketing hydro prices and their deeply flawed energy decisions are having on Northern Ontario. Fedeli keyed in on findings from yesterday’s Auditor General’s report, which found that Hydro One, whom many Northern and rural residents rely on, spent […]

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If the Americans Can Do It, Why Can’t We? MPP Hudak Calls on Finance Minister to Clear Way for Ridesharing Insurance

QUEEN’S PARK – Today Niagara West-Glanbrook MPP Tim Hudak called on Finance Minister Sousa to act now to develop affordable, comprehensive insurance specific to ridesharing services like Uber. Hudak said all we need now is the political will to make affordable ridesharing insurance a reality. His Private Member’s Bill – Opportunity in the Sharing Economy […]

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Auditor General’s Report Confirms Liberal’s Energy Policies in Disarray

QUEEN’S PARK – Today at the Legislative Assembly, Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk revealed the unprecedented waste, mismanagement, and disarray in the province’s electricity system after 12 years of Liberal incompetence. Unfortunately for ratepayers, it only confirms the suspicion of PC Energy Critic John Yakabuski. Namely, that all of the electricity promises made by the Liberals […]

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