QUEEN’S PARK – Despite losing $1.1 billion exporting power in just the first 6 months of 2015, today in Estimates Committee the Minister of Energy Bob Chiarelli refused to acknowledge these staggering losses. When asked how much money Ontario ratepayers will lose this year on the exporting of power, the Minister responded, “The reality is…because […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario PC Transportation critic Michael Harris says the latest $500,000 fine for a winter road maintenance contractor does nothing to deal with the flawed contracts government introduced in 2009 that led to compromised highway safety and tragic fatalities in the first place. “Instead of government ensuring motorist safety ahead of winter snowfall, […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – As celebrations for Agriculture Week kick off, MPP for Huron-Bruce Lisa Thompson spoke in the House in recognition of the many dedicated, hardworking farm families across the province. “Agriculture Week is a great opportunity to reflect on the contributions that Ontario’s farm families make to the Agri-Food Industry, our economy, and our […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today, PC Critic for the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Julia Munro asked the Premier to abandon her job-killing payroll tax because of its negative impact on jobs and the economy. “Recent studies show that 90% of small business owners are opposed to the ORPP,” said MPP Julia Munro (York-Simcoe). “An employee making […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – The Liberal government’s failure to enact minimum standards of care in long-term care homes is putting the lives of frail senior citizens at risk, says PC Associate Health Critic Bill Walker. Walker says that 10 years have passed since an inquest into two long-term care deaths in Ontario made the specific recommendation […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman, PC Critic for Municipal Affairs and Housing, questioned the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on affordable housing money used to pay for an 8-day sightseeing trip in South Africa which included a luxury apartment, meals at award winning restaurants, winery tours and a private guide. “Could […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Today during Question Period, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown asked Premier Wynne why her Liberal Government is paying Hydro One executives lavish salaries, while average Ontario families cannot afford to pay their hydro bills. “Hydro One executive pay is out of line with the rest of Canada,” said Leader Patrick […]
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Today, the Ontario PC Party released a video highlighting the top 12 Liberal scandals and broken promises. October 2, 2015 marks the 12th anniversary of the Ontario Liberals being elected to office. “The Liberal record of scandal, waste and mismanagement started with Dalton McGuinty and continues with Kathleen Wynne,” said Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown. […]
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“By voting down our motion, this government has proven once more that they are not in the business of being transparent or accessible. Recent polls suggest that 78 percent of Ontarians believe this fire sale will increase their electricity bills, yet this government continues to plow ahead without addressing their concerns. What’s more, since the […]
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QUEEN’S PARK – Following a morning meeting with OMA representatives, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown questioned the Deputy Premier on her government’s cuts to physician services, and larger cuts to health care and front line services. Brown referenced the imposed cuts of $235 million on October 1 and $580 million on February 1 […]
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