Queen’s Park, ON – PC Finance Critic, Vic Fedeli was in the legislature today questioning the premier on the developing bailout scandal between mortgage lender Home Capital and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). “To many, this $2 billion bailout sounds like ‘I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine,’” said Fedeli. “Does anyone […]
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“Today, citizens in Israel, and the Jewish community throughout the diaspora celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut—marking the establishment of the State of Israel. “In the aftermath of the WWII, and following one of the darkest periods in human history in the Holocaust, the creation of Israel was a triumph of the resiliency and perseverance. “Today, Israel stands […]
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“The Ontario PCs will unequivocally stand against any form of hate and racism in this province, including opposing all forms of anti-Semitism. “We are encouraged that in their budget the Wynne Liberals finally included anti-Semitism as part of their Anti-Racism Strategy – a request the PCs have repeatedly made. “For weeks our Caucus members, and […]
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TORONTO, ON – Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown met with Toronto Mayor John Tory at City Hall today to express his disappointment at the lack of measures to help Toronto in Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals’ recent budget, and to outline a number of concrete promises the Ontario PCs are making to Mayor Tory and Toronto. “Premier […]
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“Five years ago, all three parties in the Ontario Legislature joined together in unanimous support of Bill 17 designating May as Jewish Heritage Month. “This important designation recognizes and highlights the many important milestones in the history of the Jewish people. It is a celebration of the remarkable achievements of Jewish Canadians in Ontario and […]
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“Here in Ontario, and all across Canada, May 1st marks the beginning of Asian Heritage Month. Since 2002, May has been designated as a time to celebrate the historic contribution of Asian communities to our province and nation’s history. It is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the positive impact Ontarians of Asian descent continue […]
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“For 14 years this Liberal government has made life harder. Today’s budget is more proof that Ontario families will continue to pay more and get less. “This is not a balanced budget. The government is hiding a more than $5 billion dollar operational deficit through cash grabs, unauthorized pension assets, and one-time and unusual revenue. […]
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The Liberal Government blocked three separate PC motions to fast-track the process for Bill 96, Anti-Human Trafficking Act, 2017. “Instead of helping victims the Liberal House Leader, Yasir Naqvi, is using this important bill as a tool to force opposition members to rubber stamp other government bills,” PC Caucus House Leader Jim Wilson said. “The […]
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“We commemorate the tragedy of the Armenian genocide in solidarity with members of Ontario’s Armenian community. “This day of mourning and reflection, also known as Medz Yeghern in Armenia, is a sad reminder of the crimes against humanity which were perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire in a deliberate act of ethnic cleansing. “Up to 1.5 […]
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“I congratulate Vijay on his nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Scarborough-Rouge Park. “Vijay brings a wealth of experience to our modern, inclusive and pragmatic Ontario PC team. A young professional who has been an active community volunteer for the past decade, I know Vijay will work tirelessly on behalf of the residents of […]
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