Finance Minister deflects questions about $50-million in profits from Drive Clean QUEEN’S PARK – The Liberal government is refusing to disclose how much it overbilled Ontario drivers for emissions testing under Ontario’s Drive Clean program even though the Auditor General has pointed out these profits amount to an “unlawful” tax, says Lisa Thompson, MPP for […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – Ontario’s archaic fundraising rules have continued to make news due to the appearance that large-scale corporate donations are having an impact on the business of the government. Today during Question Period, members of the Ontario PC Caucus highlighted a number of concerning donations from wind power companies, who in turn received government […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – Days before World Autism Awareness Day, Ontario’s Liberal Government announced the details of their autism strategy. The announcement has sparked widespread public outcry from affected families due to a number of concerning details. The Government is eliminating Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) for children five years and older. As a result, over 2,000 […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – Following allegations about the apparent influence of political fundraising on the business of government, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown asked three simple questions of the Premier during Question Period about her government’s fundraising approach: “Does the Premier believe that it’s appropriate for ministers to fundraise from stakeholders with active files […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP and Ontario PC Finance Critic, called on Finance Minister Charles Sousa today to disclose what influence hefty political donations may have had on decisions made by him and his office. “Speaker, has a stakeholder with active files before this Minister, been asked by the Minister, a member of […]
Read moreThe following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on World Autism Awareness Day: “April 2nd marks World Autism Awareness Day, providing an opportunity to raise awareness and supports for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD describes a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, each with its own set of challenges and treasures. In […]
Read moreThe following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Pope John Paul II Day: “In 2014, the Ontario legislature voted unanimously to designate April 2 as Pope John Paul II Day in our province. I was proud to support a similar bill, brought forward by Wladyslaw Lizon, in the Canadian House of […]
Read moreThe following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month: “Last year, the Canadian House of Commons passed Brad Butt’s private member’s motion designating April as Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month. Many of the survivors and families of victims found refuge in Ontario in the […]
Read moreDear Premier Wynne: Members of the Ontario PC Caucus and I are hearing daily from Ontarians who are very concerned about the apparent influence of political fundraising on the business of government. As a former Member of Parliament, I supported the changes made to both political fundraising rules and third party election advertising at the […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – Today, Toronto City Council passed a motion supporting MPP Laurie Scott’s initiatives against human trafficking. The motion was introduced by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Ward 43) and seconded by Councillor Mike Layton (Ward 19) calling on City Council to support Bill 158, Saving the Girl Next Door Act, 2016, and the final report […]
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