Ontario’s budget watchdog confirmed today that Kathleen Wynne’s Unfair Hydro Plan will actually see hydro rates climb starting next year. Financial Accountability Officer Stephen LeClair’s analysis confirms that Ontarians will get a jolt of financial pain in the short and long term. Electricity rates will be going up, and Ontario will be saddled with huge […]
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“Southwestern Ontario has been waiting on high-speed rail for years. Now, a year out from the election, the Wynne Liberals have shown up in London to re-announce another transit project they will never deliver on. “Today’s announcement isn’t about making life easier for Ontario families. It’s about Kathleen Wynne’s short-term goal of re-election in 2018. […]
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It turns out the $1.2 billion price tag revealed by the Auditor General in 2015 for the Liberal gas plant scandal is just the beginning. Now ratepayers will be on the hook for an additional $1.56 billion to pay for the replacement gas plants in Sarnia and Napanee, according to reports. “The Liberals covered up […]
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Bonnie Lysyk, Ontario’s Auditor General has again raised concerns over the Liberal Government’s questionable, taxpayer funded advertising tactics. In response to a letter from PC Energy Critic Todd Smith, the Auditor General indicated that the government’s advertising insert included with ratepayer’s hydro bills bends the rules for the Liberal government’s benefit. Lysyk writes in the […]
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Today in Question Period, Kathleen Wynne and Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault again tried to cover up the fact that they’re bringing back the Debt Retirement Charge, which is a charge on electricity bills that has been widely unpopular with Ontarians. “The Liberals say they have a real plan but their own leaked cabinet document says […]
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“I congratulate Daisy on her nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Richmond Hill. “Daisy brings a wealth of experience to our modern, inclusive and pragmatic Ontario PC team. A small business owner with strong ties to the Chinese community, Daisy is passionate about her community. Daisy has extensive volunteer and board experience, including with […]
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“I congratulate Jill on her nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Simcoe North. “Jill has strong ties to Simcoe County for years has been active in local politics and community affairs. Jill works at Georgian College and is active in organizations such as the Simcoe Muskoka Child Advocacy Centre and the Orillia Community action […]
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“I congratulate Amy on her nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Kitchener South-Hespeler. “A trustee with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, Amy is passionate about her community. Amy is also a board chair for Bridges to Belonging Waterloo Region, where she helps people with disabilities reach their full potential. I know Amy will […]
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Leaked document also reveals Liberals hid the comeback of the debt retirement charge “It turns out Kathleen Wynne’s so-called ‘Fair Hydro Plan’ isn’t fair after all. Starting next year, hydro rates will rise again, and by 2024 Ontarians will be paying a record high,” said Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown. “The Liberal scheme isn’t about […]
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“Today, Buddhists in Ontario and throughout the world celebrate Vesak, marking the birth of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. “The festival of Vesak, on the first full moon of May, represents the most sacred day of the year for Buddhists. Although a celebration of his birth, Vesak is also a commemoration of the life, enlightenment, and […]
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