By MPP Toby Barrett Last week Opposition Leader Tim Hudak and I launched Paths to Prosperity: Welfare to Work. This white paper proposes to transform a system that is failing both social assistance recipients and taxpayers. Our first policy suggestion is generating debate: In order to get people into jobs faster, we will adopt the … Continue reading “The case for integrating welfare and disability”
Year: 2013
By MPP Toby Barrett A decade ago, as Mr. McGuinty and others launched their anti-coal crusade, I recall then Premier Ernie Eves cutting through the rhetoric and separating fact from fiction: “If the leader of the official opposition is suggesting to the people of Ontario that doing what he suggests be done, even though he … Continue reading “Pride in 40 years of reliable, affordable energy”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 11, 2013 SIMCOE – Both parents and teachers frustrated with a last-second decision on whether there would be school today should direct their frustrations at the premier’s office, said Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. The Ontario Labour Relations Board released a decision in the wee hours this morning stating the Elementary Teachers’ … Continue reading “Blame for ongoing school chaos lies with premier”
For Immediate Release January 10, 2013 Simcoe – The Ontario Government decision to accelerate the closure of Nanticoke Generating Station is only the latest in a long line of questionable decision-making alienating the very people the province counts on to produce our energy. That according to MPP Toby Barrett who says despite his concern for … Continue reading “Sped-up coal generation closure hits Haldimand-Norfolk”
For immediate release: January 9, 2013 Queens Park – Ontario residents concerned about the removal of an eagles nest to make way for wind towers weren’t the only ones shut out from the decision making that saw the host tree quickly removed over the weekend. Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says recommendations of the government’s own … Continue reading “Eagles nest removal ignores Environment Commissioner MPP Barrett questions decision making behind habitat destruction”
For Immediate Release January 7, 2013 Selkirk – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says approval to remove an eagles nest east of Selkirk smacks of big money corrupting Ontario government procedure. The tree hosting the nest was cut down to make way for an access road for a Next Era wind turbine. The Ministry of Natural … Continue reading “Removal of eagle’s nest smacks of big money corruption: Barrett Last minute approval of habitat destruction for wind towers, “Unconscionable””
By MPP Toby Barrett It is possible for all of us to once again have a vibrant and expanding private sector and a civil service that is a model for excellence. All we need is a government with vision, a clear plan and the willingness to make the tough decisions to get us there. For … Continue reading “Deficit spending is like a dog chasing its tail”