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PAN AM GAMES FINISH IN THE RED, BUT EXECUTIVES STILL GET GOLD

QUEEN’S PARK – Despite missing their budget target by a staggering 61 per cent, the Wynne government rewarded Pan Am/Parapan Am Games executives with gold medal bonuses totaling $5.3 million, said Ontario PC Critic for Tourism, Culture and Sport, MPP Steve Clark.   “The Auditor General’s report tabled today confirms the Pam Am Games were […]

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Liberal climate plan an attack on finances of families, businesses

Billions of dollars in Liberal spending promises to be rolled out ahead of 2018 election  QUEEN’S PARK – The Liberals’ multi-billion-dollar climate plan is a direct attack on the finances of Ontario families and businesses, PC Environment and Cap-and-Trade Critic Lisa Thompson said today.   “Many Ontarians and small businesses are already struggling to pay […]

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Liberal’s Climate Plan Will Make Life More Expensive for Ontarians

QUEEN’S PARK – Today the Premier and her Liberal Government released the full-details of their reckless climate change plan. The plan will require new homes to be net-zero carbon by 2030, which amounts to a poorly spun attempt to eliminate natural gas in the province of Ontario.   “It is practically impossible to heat your […]

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SPRING BEAR HUNT MISHANDLED

QUEEN’S PARK – The promised rollout of Ontario’s spring bear hunt was botched by the provincial government, according to Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith. It was revealed last month that many outfitters in Northern Ontario had their allotment of Form 33s for hunters visiting from abroad, reduced or restricted.   “Northern Ontario was celebrating the […]

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Liberal Government Uncommitted to Natural Gas in Ontario

QUEEN’S PARK – Since a confidential cabinet document was leaked detailing the Wynne Liberals’ plan to phase out natural gas in the province of Ontario, the Liberals have repeatedly denied the accusations and claimed to have full support of the natural gas industry.   Today amended details of the Climate Change Action Plan were revealed […]

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Financial Accountability Officer Confirms Skyrocketing Service Fee Increases: Fedeli

QUEEN’S PARK – The Financial Accountability Officer confirmed today that the government is nickel-and-diming the people of Ontario through excessive service fee increases, Nipissing MPP and Finance Critic Vic Fedeli said today.   In the report, the Financial Accountability Officer projected $2.74 billion in revenue from service fees in 2016-17, a 38.7 per cent increase […]

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FOI REVEALS HUMAN TRAFFICKING NOT A PRIORITY FOR LIBERALS

QUEEN’S PARK – Today during Question Period, PC Critic for Women’s Issues, MPP Laurie Scott, criticized the Liberal Government for underinvesting in efforts to combat human trafficking.   In 2011, the government committed $1.95 million over three years to combat human trafficking. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request revealed that the Ministry of the Attorney […]

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Statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Ramadan

“For Muslims, Ramadan is a blessed month of fasting, charity and doing good deeds.     It is inspiring to see everyone come together.   Whether  you are partaking in the rich traditions of this month or simply spending time at Iftars with friends and family, it is a testament to the wonderful diversity we […]

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Progressive Conservatives Welcome Raymond Cho as PC Candidate for Scarborough-Rouge River

The following is a statement from the Ontario PC Party on the new Scarborough-Rouge River Candidate Raymond Cho:   “We congratulate and welcome Raymond Cho as our Ontario PC Candidate for the upcoming by-election in Scarborough-Rouge River.  A long-time resident and city councillor for Scarborough, Raymond intimately understands the challenges the residents of Scarborough-Rouge River […]

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