Yesterday, during an important speech by PC MPP Norm Miller on Northern Ontario, Liberal member Lou Rinaldi, speaking off camera, heckled the speaker and referred to the region as “No Man’s Land.” He was immediately taken to task by PC MPP Sam Oosterhoff on the floor of the legislature. Since facing backlash at Queen’s Park, […]
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“I am pleased to join with our Armenian friends and neighbours in Ontario and proud Armenians throughout the world in celebrating the 26th anniversary of Armenia’s declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union. “All across Ontario, and beyond,—this community continues to have an important impact on our province’s advancement and growth. “Since the earliest days […]
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Queen’s Park — Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Michael Harris will be joined by Opioid awareness advocate 19-year-old Leila Attar at Queens Park today in support of Bill 126, the Illegal Pill Press Act. The bill would enforce fines and imprisonment for anyone illegally possessing or using a pill press machine to produce counterfeit opioids. Harris noted that […]
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“Today, our Hindu friends and neighbours across Ontario and throughout the world celebrate Navratri—the nine-day festival commemorating the victory of good over evil. “This celebration is marked by family and friends joining together to share in festive meals, and enjoy customs and traditions that have been proudly celebrated for thousands of years. “Ontario’s Hindu community […]
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Today Niagara West-Glanbrook MPP Sam Oosterhoff called on Minister Hoskins to protect long-term care beds in Niagara. “Revera Long-Term Care is planning to move 50 beds out of Kilean Lodge in Grimsby, down the QEW to Hamilton,” charged Oosterhoff in the Legislature this morning. He then shared the story of Adrian Peters, a retired engineer […]
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Wynne Liberals continue to negotiate secret energy deals with Quebec for power Ontario doesn’t need Today, in the lead-up to Premier Kathleen Wynne’s meeting with Quebec’s Premier, the Ontario PCs called for an end to the Wynne Liberals’ track record of secret backroom energy deal-making. Ontario PC Energy Critic Todd Smith called for a legislative […]
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“Today at sundown, our Jewish friends and neighbours in Ontario and around the world celebrate the beginning of Rosh Hashanah—marking the beginning of the Jewish New Year. “This celebration is the first of the High Holidays commemorated in the ten days leading up to Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement. “Rosh Hashanah is a time for […]
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Today yet another third-party independent group provided a concerning analysis about the Wynne Liberals’ reckless minimum wage plan. A new report from the Fraser Institute is warning that “young people and low-skilled workers will suffer job losses across Ontario” as a result of the Wynne Liberals’ rapid hike to the minimum wage. The impacts of […]
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“In order to properly crack down on drug impaired driving, the Liberals need to provide police with the needed resources to keep our streets safe. Today’s announcement does nothing to accomplish that. The Wynne Liberals have either underestimated, or are willfully blind to how significant the needs of our police forces will be. “Last week during […]
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“I congratulate Sarah on her nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Beaches-East York. “Sarah is a great addition to our modern, inclusive and pragmatic Ontario PC team. Currently studying to practice law in Canada, Sarah is passionate and a strong believer in giving back to the community. I have no doubt she would be […]
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