Moratorium call repeated on behalf of over 2,000 petitioners
For Immediate Release: June 9, 2011 Simcoe – As government was preparing to shut down the Legislature early, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett reiterated local demand for a wind power moratorium before they hit the exits. As the end of the Spring session drew near Barrett rose a number of times to read in petitions calling … Continue reading “Moratorium call repeated on behalf of over 2,000 petitioners”
For Immediate Release: June 6, 2011 Simcoe – As government was preparing to shut down the Legislature early, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett ensured they heard local demand for a wind power moratorium before they hit the exits. As the end of the Spring session drew near Barrett rose a number of times to read in … Continue reading “MPP Barrett continues to deliver wind petitions as government runs for the exits Moratorium call repeated on behalf of over 2,000 petitioners”
No answers on Edwards landfill Barrett follow-up questions met with empty words
For Immediate Release: June 3, 2011 Simcoe – Two days before the government prorogued the Ontario Legislature early, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett was able to update the Ontario Legislature about concerns at Edwards Landfill in Cayuga. With the Minister of the Environment unable or unwilling to answer Barrett’s follow up on, “provincial orders requiring 37 … Continue reading “No answers on Edwards landfill Barrett follow-up questions met with empty words”
By MPP Toby Barrett Eight years ago I recall chatting with a gentleman in what was known as Alice’s Restaurant – just north of Scotland – about the highlight of his day. Each afternoon he would order a pot of tea and a butter tart for $2. He described it as the one luxury he … Continue reading “New and increased taxes are taking their toll”
By MPP Toby Barrett The wind tower debate has heated up in recent weeks – both in the media and at public meetings in Port Rowan, Port Dover and Hagersville. As well, Dalton McGuinty sent brochures to homes in Haldimand-Norfolk – and the ridings of Opposition Leader Tim Hudak, MPPs Hardeman, and Klees – suggesting … Continue reading “The untold cost of wind and solar experiments”
By MPP Toby Barrett Last week, I hosted a news conference in the Cayuga Village Green to announce a commitment to provide immediate relief for families, by removing the HST from home hydro and heating bills, and removing the ‘debt retirement charge’ on home hydro bills. The commitment encompasses three specific action steps: First, the … Continue reading “Scrap the HST on electricity and home heating!”
By MPP Toby Barrett Recently, I debated yet another tobacco bill in the Ontario Legislature. Bill 186 is titled Supporting Smoke-Free Ontario by Reducing Contraband Tobacco. Looking at the name of the bill, I question why the McGuinty government has chosen to merely “reduce” instead of “eliminate” illegal tobacco? Eight years of tobacco tax hikes … Continue reading “New tobacco law will not eliminate contraband”
For Immediate Release: May 26, 2011 Queens Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says an announcement from Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak to make prisoners work should be a no-brainer. “What taxpayer wants to see their hard-earned dollars go to pay for prisoners upkeep and security if the prisoners themselves are allowed a free-ride?” Barrett … Continue reading “Barrett/Hudak propose mandatory work for inmates”
By MPP Toby Barrett With Ontario families already stretching to pay McGuinty’s electricity increases on today’s bills, they cannot afford hydro bills forecast to skyrocket 46 per cent annually over the next four years. From smart meters, to the Green Energy Act, to the sweetheart Samsung subsidy, electricity bills continue to climb. Dalton McGuinty’s Long-Term … Continue reading “Hydro users can’t afford Samsung and costly FIT”
For Immediate Release: May 24, 2011 Dunnville – It’s time the Ontario government moves health care money out of waste and administration and into care for people. Today, Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak announced that his party’s top funding priority will be health care and pledged to increase annual investments by $6.1 billion. “We all … Continue reading “Hudak/Barrett will increase health spending by $6.1 billion”