Today Ernie Hardeman, MPP Oxford, will introduce a private members bill that would give municipalities the right to approve the location of new landfill sites in their communities. Currently, waste companies only need approval from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. “Municipalities can choose where a new Tim Hortons is located, but they don’t […]
Read more“Today marks the beginning of Greek Heritage Month. Traditionally March, and in particular March 25th, is a time of great celebration for the Greek community, as we remember Hellenic Heritage. “Hellenic Heritage Day commemorates the beginning of the Greek War of Independence in 1821, the Greek Revolution began in efforts to liberate the country from […]
Read more“The Ontario PC Caucus is delighted to join the Jewish community in celebrating Purim. This celebration commemorates the Jewish people’s survival in the face of a plot to exterminate them in ancient Persia. “Purim is a time of fun and lively spirits; it is customary to get together with friends, family, and the community to […]
Read more“I congratulate Adam Pham on his nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Parkdale-High Park. “Adam is an excellent addition to our modern, inclusive, and pragmatic Ontario PC team. A first-generation Vietnamese-Canadian who came to Canada 17 years ago, Adam is now the owner of a successful real estate investment business, and graduated with a […]
Read moreThe last 10 days have been unprecedented in Ontario’s politics. No one will question that it has been a difficult time for our Party. But we are now ready to turn the page. In 1980, Ronald Reagan, always the optimist, responded to Jimmy Carter who was lamenting a malaise in their country by boldly stating […]
Read moreToday, Ontario PC Energy Critic Todd Smith asked the Wynne Liberals, during Question Period, about the upcoming sentencing of a former senior Liberal operative in the gas plants scandal. “While the justice system has taken its course, no verdict will return the $1.1 billion the Liberal government wasted just to win seats in an […]
Read more“I congratulate Patricia Kalligosfyris on her nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Toronto-Danforth. “Patricia is a great addition to our modern, inclusive, and pragmatic Ontario PC team. A high-school teacher with the York Region District School Board, Patricia is an advocate for youth and improved education. “As a second-generation Greek Canadian, Patricia believes in […]
Read moreToday, PC Critic for Infrastructure Sylvia Jones and PC Critic for Transportation Michael Harris questioned the Minister of Transportation on the Wynne Liberals’ plan to cancel the environmental assessment of the GTA West Highway Corridor. Instead the Wynne Liberals are considering introducing a tax on drivers. “After a $14-million investment and over a decade of delay, […]
Read moreToday, PC Health Critic Jeff Yurek questioned the Wynne Liberals for refusing to step in and prevent the closure of the London Health Science Centre’s Cardiac Fitness Institute (CFI). Established in 1981, the CFI provides rehabilitation and fitness education for patients who suffer from serious heart problems, serving roughly 1,600 individuals each year. The preventative […]
Read moreStatement from Interim Ontario PC Leader Vic Fedeli on the return of the Legislature: “The Ontario PCs remain focused on holding the Wynne Liberals to account, and building a Party that is ready to deliver much-needed relief to Ontario families. “For 15 years, Kathleen Wynne and the Liberals have proven themselves willing to […]
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