Year: 2010

For Immediate Release: November 26, 2010 Simcoe – MPP Toby Barrett has risen in the Legislature several times now to read in petitions “Haldimand-Norfolk Needs an OSPCA Chapter” on behalf of local residents seeking an end to horse and large animal abuse. “Whereas the establishment of a local Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … Continue reading “A call for action on horse and large animal neglect”

For Immediate Release: November 25, 2010 With a deadline looming at the first of the year, propane distributors are still looking for answers to regulatory changes that might drive them out of business. In the wake of the Sunrise Propane explosion, the Technical Standards and Safety Association launched new rules requiring propane filling stations to … Continue reading “Propane dealers deserve answers: Barrett”

For Immediate Release: November 24, 2010 Queens Park – A costly missed opportunity. That’s how MPP Toby Barrett sums up the McGuinty Government’s long term energy plan announcement making way for the closure of two more coal-burning units at OPG Nanticoke by 2011. “We have a wealth of experience and a dedicated work force in … Continue reading “Coal closure announcement a missed opportunity to refuel Nanticoke, Barrett invites Premier to provide clear direction on repowering opportunities”

For Immediate Release: November 19, 2010 Simcoe – MPP Toby Barrett is angry about skyrocketing electricity prices. And from the number of calls lighting up the phone lines in Barrett’s office, he’s not the only one furious about his bill. “There are folks who call the office who break down crying because they simply don’t … Continue reading “Toby steamed with 75 per cent hike in electricity bill”

For Immediate Release: November 18, 2010 Queens Park – The release of Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement, portends Ontario families will continue to pay the price for Dalton McGuinty’s job-killing tax hikes, costly energy experiments, fiscal mismanagement and scandals. “This government continues its legacy of fiscal mismanagement – spending $2.1 million more every hour than what … Continue reading “We’ll pay the price for McGuinty’s Fall Economic Update”

For Immediate Release: November 18, 2010 On a much happier note, I will draw everyone’s attention, anyone who was watching the news last night, to the announcement of the engagement of His Royal Highness Prince William to Catherine Middleton. I think that’s just wonderful. I can just imagine the sentiment in Great Britain, which is … Continue reading “For your information, please find enclosed a statement formally presented in the Ontario Legislature by MPP Toby Barrett regarding the recent Royal Engagement announcement:”

For Immediate Release: November 16, 2010 Queens Park – Local MPP Toby Barrett is disgusted with the way a group of university protestors prevented Christie Blatchford from delivering a speech November 12th in Waterloo. Blatchford is a renowned journalist and is the writer of ‘Helpless: Caledonia’s Nightmare of Fear and Anarchy, and How the Law … Continue reading ““Intimidation is wrong and cowardly”: Barrett Local MPP defends Christie Blatchford”

For Immediate Release: November 14, 2010 Queens Park – Ontario’s Opposition Environment Critic was back in the Ontario Legislature lamenting yet another tax grab under the guise of environmentalism. Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett leveled pointed questions in the Legislature today following the seven month delayed release of The Ontario Electronic Stewardship’s annual report indicating the … Continue reading “McGuinty meets only 2 per cent of electronics recycling target, “I have a goat that could do a better job of recycling”: Barrett”

For Immediate Release: November 5, 2010 Queens Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett made a second attempt in the Ontario Legislature at warning of the economic impact if government fails to react to planned Smucker’s closures in Delhi and Dunnville. Barrett was granted a late show debate after filing his notice of dissatisfaction for answers … Continue reading “Barrett details “devastation” from Smucker’s closures I understand that much of our local agricultural activity will be moving to Wisconsin”