FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 20, 2012 Brantford –MPP Toby Barrett has joined Opposition Leader Tim Hudak in calling for a public sector wage freeze to help level the playing field between union and non-union employees. An immediate public sector wage freeze would save Ontario taxpayers $2 billion just as Dalton McGuinty has racked up more … Continue reading “It is time for a public sector wage freeze: Barrett”
Year: 2012
For immediate release: January 20, 2012 Caledonia – As the province approaches the sixth anniversary of the Douglas Creek Estates occupation at Caledonia, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett has joined Opposition Leader Tim Hudak in demanding completion of a vital hydro transmission project stopped by militants during the land dispute. “It’s been nearly a year since … Continue reading “Barrett/Hudak to McGuinty: Power up the Caledonia towers”
By MPP Toby Barrett The interest in recent weeks on restoring historic township names in Norfolk echo some of the heritage principles that helped drive the re-establishment of our traditional two county system over a decade ago. By the time I arrived at Queens Park as a rookie in 1995, there had been 20 years … Continue reading “The clay/sand boundary – invisible but understood”
By MPP Toby Barrett I somewhat sheepishly confess I do not know my ward number – never did, and am sure I never will. I know who my municipal councillor is, I know my lot and concession number, my 911 number, my postal code, my rural route number – but not my ward number. Replacing … Continue reading “Should we take township titles back to the future?”
By MPP Toby Barrett “My name is Dalton McGuinty and I have a spending problem” – MPP Sylvia Jones The news that Moody’s Investor Services could downgrade Ontario’s credit rating unless it takes serious steps to deal with the mounting deficit is a wake-up call for Ontario’s reeling economy. While Ontario’s Opposition has been counselling … Continue reading “When will Ontario accept credit counselling?”
By MPP Toby Barrett Each year at this time my office receives a popular and informative calendar from the Ministry of Consumer Services. The “Smart Consumer Calendar” provides ‘buyer beware’ tips that last the year through. Feel free to pick one up, or order extras at Service Ontario, 1-800-668-9938. For example, the January page discusses senior’s … Continue reading “Pick up an informative consumer services calendar”