Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown Delivers Remarks at GTA East Leader’s Reception

WHITBY – This evening, Patrick Brown marked his recent one year anniversary as Ontario PC Leader with a speech at the GTA East Leader’s Reception.Brown began his remarks by focusing on the hard work the Ontario PC Caucus and Party has ‎undertaken over the past year, including a successful by-election in Whitby-Oshawa.

“We’re presenting a PC Party that is pragmatic, modern, and ready to govern,” stated Brown. “Slowly, it’s paying off.”

Brown highlighted some of the many successes occurring in the GTA East Region.

“Local companies have access to world-class research facilities and the talent of young leaders from institutions such as Trent University, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, and Durham College,” Brown said. “Centres such as Ontario Shores and Grandview are at the cutting-edge of their fields, providing life-changing services for patients throughout the province.”

‎Throughout his speech, Brown highlighted the hardships faced by Ontario families and businesses under this Liberal Government.

“Despite all the good things happening in the region, we know there are challenges ahead,” Brown continued. “We consistently see errors by this government that have made Ontario a ‘have not’ province. I often say ‘life’s harder with the Liberals,’ but it’s about to get much, much worse.”

“High energy prices are commonly cited as one of the largest costs of doing business in the automotive sector,” Brown added, highlighting the loss of the Camaro line at General Motors’ Oshawa plant. “It’s unfortunate that an industry forced to compete with crippling red tape, skyrocketing hydro rates and other costly Liberal policies is now faced with an Environment Minister who is intent on running the auto industry out of Ontario with its irresponsible climate change plan.” 

The Ontario PC Leader’s speech focused on the path forward for the province by laying out what a Progressive Conservative Government would prioritize to ensure a better, more prosperous Ontario: reducing harmful red tape, investing in infrastructure, lowering energy costs, and addressing the province’s skills mismatch.

“This is going to be slow, relentless hard work. We have to show day-by-day, week-by-week, and month-by-month that we deserve people’s trust,” Brown concluded. “We must be the Party that lifts people’s sights and raises their hopes. We are getting ready to serve again. Let us be confident as we say here tonight: the best is yet to come.”