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AG Report confirms Ontario’s home and community care sector is failing patients

QUEEN’S PARK – This morning, the Auditor General of Ontario released her report on the financial operations and service delivery of the 14 Community Care Access Centre’s (CCAC’s) in Ontario.  The report stresses that the Liberal government must take urgent action to address the poor state of the home and community care sector in Ontario. […]

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BEES TO BE COVERED BY AGRICULTURE INSURANCE

QUEEN’S PARK – Toby Barrett, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP and Opposition Critic for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, welcomed today’s announcement that the government would cover bees under agriculture insurance. The concept was put forward by the Official Opposition as an amendment to the The Agriculture Insurance Act. Minister Jeff Leal made the announcement today, outlining the […]

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UP Express Luxury Excess = Unaffordable Fares = Low Ridership

QUEEN’S PARK – “Three months after this Premier launched the UP Express luxury ride to Pearson, ridership is going anywhere but ‘up’.” That from PC Transportation Critic Michael Harris who asked the Premier in the Legislature to respond to growing concerns over shrinking ridership on the UP Express. “The Premier and her Transportation Minister spent […]

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Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown: We Can Do Better for Ontario Farmers

FINCH, ONTARIO – Today, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown spoke to attendees of the 2015 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, outlining his plans to work with rural communities throughout Ontario and the importance of supporting Ontario’s farmers. “The Ontario PC Caucus understands and supports our farmers,” said Brown. “We see Ontario’s farmers […]

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Hillier’s Bill Seeking Accountability Defeated

Queens Park – Yesterday, Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington MPP Randy Hillier ‎debated Bill 89 – An Act to Amend the Election Act with respect to the recall of members of the Legislative Assembly (MPP Recall Legislation) at Second Reading in the hopes of having it sent to committee. Thursday, with enthusiastic supporters closely observing the proceedings […]

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ROTATING STRIKES CAUSES CONCERN FOR ONTARIO’S PUBLIC ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

Queen’s Park – Leader of the Official Opposition and Ontario PC Education Critic Patrick Brown is concerned for public elementary students and their parents after learning that the schools may soon be faced with rotating strikes. “The Wynne Liberal government has no excuse. They ran on a platform of labour peace and yet their policies […]

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YUREK QUESTIONS MINISTER ON LACK OF PAY EQUITY FUNDING TO COMMUNITY LIVING ASSOCIATIONS

QUEEN’S PARK – This morning in the Legislative Assembly, Jeff Yurek (Elgin-Middlesex-London) questioned the Minister of Community and Social Services on the government’s decision to download the cost of pay equity to local Community Living Associations across the province. “Minister, we know of the importance of Community Living Associations throughout Ontario. They provide support and […]

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MINISTER MUST ISSUE IMMEDIATE STOP PAYMENT ON PAN AM BONUSES: CLARK

QUEEN’S PARK – Reports that well-paid Pan Am Games executives will cash in on lavish bonuses of up to $450,000 is further proof the Wynne Liberals aren’t in it for Ontarians anymore, said Steve Clark, Ontario PC Critic for Tourism, Culture and Sport. “These bonuses are an insult to the millions of Ontarians who work […]

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YUREK CONCERNED THAT PATIENTS WILL SUFFER WITH NEW ROUND OF DOCTOR CUTS

QUEEN’S PARK – This morning, Ontario PC Health Critic Jeff Yurek (MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London) rose in the legislature to question the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care on the government’s decision to impose additional cuts to Ontario physician services. “Minister, on October 1st, your government is slashing another $235 million dollars from physician services,” said […]

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