Ontario PC Critic for Economic Development, Employment & Infrastructure Monte McNaughton (MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex) issued the following statement on the news that Caterpillar is closing its Electro-Motive Diesel rail locomotive office in London, Ontario: “It is unfortunate to hear that employees of Caterpillar’s London office will be out of a job so close to the […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – Ontario PC Energy Critic John Yakabuski expressed his frustration at the news of yet another unaffordable increase in electricity rates as a result of the failed energy policies of the Wynne Liberal Government. Yesterday, the Ontario Energy Board announced that hydro rates will increase as of November 1, 2015. This means the […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – After more than two years, the Wynne Liberals are still nowhere close to meeting their promise of rolling back car insurance rates by 15 per cent, Ontario PC Finance Critic Vic Fedeli said today. The Liberals had promised to reach that target by August of this year – but today’s report from […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – Joined by Uber driver Esther Nerling and Rover parking space owner Chase Winters at Queen’s Park today, MPP Tim Hudak outlined his Private Member’s Bill that will provide Ontarians like Esther and Chase the opportunity to earn extra money from their personal assets. The Opportunity in the Sharing Economy Act empowers Ontarians […]
Read moreOn World Mental Health Day, the Ontario PC Party stands in solidarity with Ontarians and Canadians directly and indirectly affected by mental illness. “World Mental Health Day is an opportunity for Ontarians to learn and discuss mental health problems and understand that mental illness can affect anyone,” stated PC Health Critic Jeff Yurek (Elgin-Middlesex-London). “The […]
Read more“The job numbers released today unfortunately show that unemployment increased in the month of September, continuing a trend that began in August. The numbers speak for themselves. Once considered the economic engine of Canada, Ontario has fallen from “have” to “have-not” status. This is unacceptable. While the Liberals continue to claim that Ontario’s economy is […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – Yesterday in the House and during Agriculture Week, MPP for Huron-Bruce Lisa Thompson’s Private Member’s Motion Growing Agri-Food Jobs passed with all Party support. First introduced in June of this year during Local Food Week, Thompson’s motion asks the government to recognize the importance of the Agri-Food sector to Ontario’s economy by […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – Today during Question Period, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown asked Premier Wynne why her Liberal Government is proceeding with the fire sale of Hydro One to pay for the billions wasted on scandal, waste, and economic incompetence. “The Wynne Liberals’ 2014 budget made a spending commitment of $130 billion for […]
Read moreQUEENS PARK – This morning, Ontario PC GTA Affairs Critic, Gila Martow (MPP for Thornhill), questioned the Minister of Health on the recent cuts to doctors’ fees. “Many of us may recall back in 2000, the negotiation of doctor compensation when the Ontario government agreed to cover Medical Liability Protection costs in exchange for direct […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – During Question Period today, Ontario PC Critic for Women’s Issues, Laurie Scott (MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock) stood in the Legislature to ask the Premier to provide information on the number of offenders who are released on probation, despite their refusal to sign their probation orders. It has been a week since MPP […]
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