QUEEN’S PARK – Toby Barrett, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP and Opposition Critic for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, welcomed today’s announcement that the government would cover bees under agriculture insurance. The concept was put forward by the Official Opposition as an amendment to the The Agriculture Insurance Act. Minister Jeff Leal made the announcement today, outlining the […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – “Three months after this Premier launched the UP Express luxury ride to Pearson, ridership is going anywhere but ‘up’.” That from PC Transportation Critic Michael Harris who asked the Premier in the Legislature to respond to growing concerns over shrinking ridership on the UP Express. “The Premier and her Transportation Minister spent […]
Read moreFINCH, ONTARIO – Today, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown spoke to attendees of the 2015 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, outlining his plans to work with rural communities throughout Ontario and the importance of supporting Ontario’s farmers. “The Ontario PC Caucus understands and supports our farmers,” said Brown. “We see Ontario’s farmers […]
Read more“The Liberal Government’s alarming compensation packages to Hydro One executives totaling 24 million dollars, in conjunction with the fire sale of this crown asset, is a slap in the face to average Ontario families who can’t afford to pay their hydro bills or make ends meet. The OEB sets electricity rates based on the costs […]
Read moreQueens Park – Yesterday, Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington MPP Randy Hillier debated Bill 89 – An Act to Amend the Election Act with respect to the recall of members of the Legislative Assembly (MPP Recall Legislation) at Second Reading in the hopes of having it sent to committee. Thursday, with enthusiastic supporters closely observing the proceedings […]
Read moreQueen’s Park – Leader of the Official Opposition and Ontario PC Education Critic Patrick Brown is concerned for public elementary students and their parents after learning that the schools may soon be faced with rotating strikes. “The Wynne Liberal government has no excuse. They ran on a platform of labour peace and yet their policies […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – This morning in the Legislative Assembly, Jeff Yurek (Elgin-Middlesex-London) questioned the Minister of Community and Social Services on the government’s decision to download the cost of pay equity to local Community Living Associations across the province. “Minister, we know of the importance of Community Living Associations throughout Ontario. They provide support and […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – Reports that well-paid Pan Am Games executives will cash in on lavish bonuses of up to $450,000 is further proof the Wynne Liberals aren’t in it for Ontarians anymore, said Steve Clark, Ontario PC Critic for Tourism, Culture and Sport. “These bonuses are an insult to the millions of Ontarians who work […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – This morning, Ontario PC Health Critic Jeff Yurek (MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London) rose in the legislature to question the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care on the government’s decision to impose additional cuts to Ontario physician services. “Minister, on October 1st, your government is slashing another $235 million dollars from physician services,” said […]
Read moreDear Premier Wynne: Thank you for your kind wishes on my by-election victory in the riding of Simcoe North. As I prepare to take on my role as Leader of the Official Opposition, the PC Caucus and I will be focusing on our priorities for the fall legislative session. Principally, our three main concerns are: […]
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