“Today, thousands of Ontarians of Polish descent, and Polish people throughout Canada and the world, celebrate Constitution Day. “The Polish constitution lit the torch of democracy in 1791—the first democratic constitution in Europe—and served as a symbol of freedom during the 123 years of partition until independence was regained in 1918. “Ontario’s Polish roots run […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – This morning Ontario PC Health Critic MPP Jeff Yurek (Elgin-Middlesex-London), introduced his private member’s bill that would amend the government’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) legislation to protect the conscience rights of health care providers. Yurek’s bill, An Act to amend the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 with respect to medical assistance […]
Read moreQueen’s Park, ON – PC Finance Critic, Vic Fedeli was in the legislature today questioning the premier on the developing bailout scandal between mortgage lender Home Capital and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). “To many, this $2 billion bailout sounds like ‘I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine,’” said Fedeli. “Does anyone […]
Read more“Today, citizens in Israel, and the Jewish community throughout the diaspora celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut—marking the establishment of the State of Israel. “In the aftermath of the WWII, and following one of the darkest periods in human history in the Holocaust, the creation of Israel was a triumph of the resiliency and perseverance. “Today, Israel stands […]
Read more“The Ontario PCs will unequivocally stand against any form of hate and racism in this province, including opposing all forms of anti-Semitism. “We are encouraged that in their budget the Wynne Liberals finally included anti-Semitism as part of their Anti-Racism Strategy – a request the PCs have repeatedly made. “For weeks our Caucus members, and […]
Read moreTORONTO, ON – Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown met with Toronto Mayor John Tory at City Hall today to express his disappointment at the lack of measures to help Toronto in Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals’ recent budget, and to outline a number of concrete promises the Ontario PCs are making to Mayor Tory and Toronto. “Premier […]
Read more“Five years ago, all three parties in the Ontario Legislature joined together in unanimous support of Bill 17 designating May as Jewish Heritage Month. “This important designation recognizes and highlights the many important milestones in the history of the Jewish people. It is a celebration of the remarkable achievements of Jewish Canadians in Ontario and […]
Read more“Here in Ontario, and all across Canada, May 1st marks the beginning of Asian Heritage Month. Since 2002, May has been designated as a time to celebrate the historic contribution of Asian communities to our province and nation’s history. It is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the positive impact Ontarians of Asian descent continue […]
Read more“For 14 years this Liberal government has made life harder. Today’s budget is more proof that Ontario families will continue to pay more and get less. “This is not a balanced budget. The government is hiding a more than $5 billion dollar operational deficit through cash grabs, unauthorized pension assets, and one-time and unusual revenue. […]
Read moreThe Liberal Government blocked three separate PC motions to fast-track the process for Bill 96, Anti-Human Trafficking Act, 2017. “Instead of helping victims the Liberal House Leader, Yasir Naqvi, is using this important bill as a tool to force opposition members to rubber stamp other government bills,” PC Caucus House Leader Jim Wilson said. “The […]
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