The following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Pakistan Day: “I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings for Pakistan’s 76th Republic Day. Ontario is home to a large community of Canadians of Pakistani heritage, whose members do wonderful work to enrich our beautiful province. I enjoyed visiting Pakistan […]
Read moreHealth Canada study determines seed treatment with neonic poses no risks to bees QUEEN’S PARK –The Liberal Environment Minister is cherry picking science to support the government’s neonic ban while ignoring the findings released by environmental experts and regulators in both Canada and the United States, which show the use of a certain pesticide for […]
Read moreThe following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Holi: “Holi, also known is the Festival of Colours, is a joyful holiday of Hindu origin that celebrates the arrival of spring and is marked by colourful traditions, such as the throwing of colourful powders at revelers during processions and bonfires. Holi is […]
Read moreThe following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on Purim: “The festival of Purim commemorates the story of the Jewish community’s survival in the face of a plot by Haman to exterminate Jewish people in ancient Persia. The joyful celebration of this holiday involves customs such as recounting the story […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – MPP Gila Martow (Thornhill) and MPP Bill Walker (Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound) have assumed new critic portfolios within the Ontario PC Caucus. MPP Gila Martow will serve as the Ontario PC Critic to the Anti-Racism Secretariat and Associate Critic for Culture. These new roles are in addition to her existing duties as Ontario PC […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – Ontario’s Official Opposition continued to demand answers from the Liberal Government following yesterday’s news that Ornge was planning on leasing another helicopter from AgustaWestland. “I do not understand why the government is doing business with a company under a criminal investigation here in the province of Ontario,” said Leader of the Official […]
Read more“Bas Balkissoon has been a fixture in Scarborough politics, with 28 years of service to his community as a municipal councillor and Member of Provincial Parliament. On behalf of the Ontario PC Party I thank Bas for his years of service and advocacy and we wish him the very best. He was a strong representative […]
Read more“As Leader of the Ontario PC Party, I express our deepest condolences to those who have been touched by the despicable act of terrorism that took place in Brussels this morning. As Canadians, we will continue to draw on our shared values to reject this violence and send a clear message to those groups that […]
Read more“I first met Rob Ford when I was 22 and running for City Council – two young people interested in municipal politics. We were connected through my Uncle Joe who was good friends with Rob’s dad, Doug Sr. Rob was encouraging, kind and supportive. Rob Ford was passionate about people and public service. I […]
Read moreFashion week fiasco for retro UP uniforms highlights lack of accountability QUEEN’S PARK – “Just when we thought it couldn’t get any worse, the people of Ontario are learning more about what they’re paying for: a culture of luxury and excess this government has allowed at Metrolinx.” That is from Ontario PC Transportation Critic […]
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