QUEEN’S PARK – As of November 1st, 2015, hydro rates have increased to 17.5 cents per kilowatt-hour for on-peak hours. Hydro rates are now four times what they were when the Liberal Government first came into power. During Question Period, Laurie Scott (MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock) asked the Minister of Energy about the government’s continued […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – As evidence and failed winter maintenance contracts mount, the Minister of Transportation’s ongoing refusal to admit Liberal performance-based contracts are the root of Ontario’s road clearing problems continues to risk the safety of Ontario motorists. “We’ve now seen the second regional winter maintenance contract fail – first Kenora and now Sudbury – […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown called on the Premier to tell Ontarians why the Liberal Government refuses to make health care services a priority. This year alone, the Wynne Liberals have cut health care funding by $54 million, and have slashed physician services three times for a total of […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Patrick Brown, MPP for Simcoe North and Leader of the Official Opposition, today delivered the following remarks on the terrorist attacks in Paris, France: “On behalf of the Ontario PC caucus, I rise today to express our deepest condolences to those who have been touched by the vicious acts of terrorism that […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today in the Legislature, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown questioned why the Wynne Liberals are prioritizing lavish paycheques for Hydro One executives, while the province’s skyrocketing hydro rates are making life more and more unaffordable for Ontarians. “Last year the 51 highest paid CEOs and Presidents in the Province made […]
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“On behalf of the Ontario PC Caucus, I would like to commend Ontario’s family doctors for their dedication to their patients and the delivery of quality health care services throughout all parts of the province. Family physicians are a critical component of the health care system. They are frequently the first touchpoint for patients needing […]
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The following is a statement by Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on the observance of Remembrance Day: Remembrance Day marks the Armistice that arrived on the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month. It is a time pay tribute to the proud military traditions of our great country. Canada has always […]
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“The job numbers released today show minimally improved employment numbers for the month of October. While we are happy to see improvement in Ontario’s economy, the Liberal’s recent jobs record is not one which gives us much confidence. The Wynne Liberals claim that they continue to promote economic growth, but the Financial Accountability Officer’s report […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today, Ontario PC Deputy Leader and Critic for Tourism, Culture and Sport Steve Clark attended the final technical briefing for the 2015 Pan American / Parapan American Games where the government claimed the games were delivered under budget. “It’s easy to be under budget when your budget is constantly moving upwards. And […]
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“By voting down my PMB proposing the elimination of the Estate Administration Tax, the Liberal Government has refused to provide some much-needed tax relief for Ontarians. When this tax was passed into law almost 20 years ago, Ontarians did not bear the same tax burden as they do today – there was no health tax, […]
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