For Immediate Release: February 18, 2011 SIMCOE – Respect and relief for families will be the focus of the Ontario Opposition when they return to Queen’s Park next week according to Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. “McGuinty has failed to respect that Ontario families pay the bills while watching their tax dollars wasted on sweetheart deals, … Continue reading “Barrett, Hudak, call for respect and relief for families”
Year: 2011
For Immediate Release: February 15, 2011 Sarnia – Opposition Environment Critic Toby Barrett says McGuinty’s latest backtrack on offshore wind is government’s latest admission its expensive energy experiments have failed. The reversal – calling for a halt to offshore wind projects in Ontario – follows a lengthening of setbacks for offshore wind over the summer, … Continue reading “Failed McGuinty energy experiments lead to wind about-face”
Barrett launches new website and gives us something to tweet about
For Immediate Release: February 14, 2011 Simcoe — Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett loves his new website and so he’s chosen Valentine’s Day as the launch. “This new website has been a long time in the making but I think constituents will agree that it is well worth the wait,” Barrett said. “We’ve listened to people … Continue reading “Barrett launches new website and gives us something to tweet about”
For Immediate Release: February 11, 2011 Simcoe – Haldimand Norfolk’s MPP is encouraging Ontario residents to join together in an effort to treat a wasteful affliction that is costing the province billions. “It’s called Dalton Deficit Disorder,” quipped MPP Toby Barrett. “It’s caused by wasteful spending and has seen our government spend an estimated $18.7 … Continue reading “Help find the cure for Dalton Deficit Disorder (DDD)”
For Immediate Release: February 4, 2011 Simcoe – Reports of Ontario Power Generation CEO Tom Mitchell’s comments regarding plans and research to extend the lifeline of Nanticoke – and Lambton – coal plants are welcome news to Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. “Since the November release of Ontario’s latest long term energy plan, I’ve been seeking … Continue reading “OPG comments on gas/grass reassuring OPG CEO eyes at least 15 years of life for coal closure plants: report”
For Immediate Release: February 4, 2011 Simcoe – Reports of Ontario Power Generation CEO Tom Mitchell’s comments regarding plans and research to extend the lifeline of Nanticoke – and Lambton – coal plants are welcome news to Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. “Since the November release of Ontario’s latest long term energy plan, I’ve been seeking … Continue reading “Barrett bolstered by gas/grass lifeline to Nanticoke OPG CEO eyes at least 15 years of life for coal closure plants: report”
For Immediate Release: February 4, 2011 Simcoe – On the fifth anniversary of the occupation of Caledonia’s Douglas Creek Estates (DCE), it is clear there is work to finish up. That from MPP Toby Barrett who noted that five years later, militants remain in control of the subdivision, smoke shacks remain on government property, power … Continue reading “Five years of unfinished business in Caledonia”
By MPP Toby Barrett There’s really no good reason why government can’t operate in a business-like manner – efficiently, effectively, and with a minimum of waste. One tactic would be to stop doing unnecessary things. By eliminating that which is obsolete, duplicative, or just plain silly, we can eliminate much of the waste of taxpayer’s … Continue reading “Getting our money’s worth by eliminating waste”
By Toby Barrett MPP Electricity is arguably an essential responsibility of government. Virtually everything we do involves energy and electricity – without which, much of life as we know it and our economy grinds to a halt. That’s why it’s so critical when it comes to electricity for government to get it right, and – … Continue reading “Electricity experiments put rates through the roof”
By MPP Toby Barrett Mid-winter is the time for farm meetings as well as the Finance Committee’s annual pre-budget tour. What I’ve been hearing from various cash-crop, pork, beef, hort and general farm organizations is the ongoing need for a Business Risk Management Program. A solution is needed now and in the future. The current … Continue reading “Farmers require stability and predictability”