Year: 2013

Ontario can once again be a province with more jobs and better take-home pay

For Immediate Release August 20, 2013 Ottawa – With a government that lives within its means and a plan to grow the economy, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says Ontario can once again have more jobs and better take-home pay. “Ontario must reduce the cost of doing business through lower taxes, affordable energy and less red … Continue reading “Ontario can once again be a province with more jobs and better take-home pay”

Legislation takes on phantom real estate offers

By MPP Toby Barrett Buying a home is often the largest and most stressful purchase we make. Negotiating a mortgage, fear of losing the house you wish to purchase, commissions and location, all weigh heavily on people’s minds when deciding to move. During the last session at Queen’s Park, Bill 55 — Stronger Protection for … Continue reading “Legislation takes on phantom real estate offers”

Government violating its own law

Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 10 weeks overdue For Immediate Release August 13, 2013 Simcoe – The Ontario Government is setting a terrible example to businesses and organizations who must abide by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), according to Haldimand- Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. Last year the Ontario … Continue reading “Government violating its own law”

There is hope to bring back – ‘Made in Ontario’

By MPP Toby Barrett A thriving manufacturing sector is vital to Ontario’s future. Advanced manufacturing is returning to North America, driven by rising transportation costs and increasing wages in other competing countries. Advanced manufacturing involves much more than assembling products. It creates jobs in design, advertising, customer service and global marketing. Combine these services with … Continue reading “There is hope to bring back – ‘Made in Ontario’”

Your thoughts on water heater rentals, debt consolidation and real estate?

For Immediate Release August 7, 2013 Your thoughts on water heater rentals, debt consolidation and real estate? Dunnville – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett wants to know what you think about high pressure sales when it comes to real estate, water heater rentals and debt consolidation. Prior to the summer break, proposed legislation that would end … Continue reading “Your thoughts on water heater rentals, debt consolidation and real estate?”

What has happened to manufacturing in Ontario?

By MPP Toby Barrett Ontario is in trouble. It took over 60 years for Detroit to lose 270,000 manufacturing jobs – Ontario has lost 300,000 in the last 10 years alone. As with the devastation in bankrupt Detroit, those lost factory jobs aren’t coming back. We have to work hard to create 300,000 new ones. … Continue reading “What has happened to manufacturing in Ontario?”

Evidence mounting in gas plant fiasco

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2013 SIMCOE – Newly obtained documents make it clear more evidence exists of the gas plant scandal. On June 6. Premier Kathleen Wynne government told the Privacy Commissioner that deleted e-mails could not be recovered. “This latest discovery of information proves otherwise,” said Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. “It’s time to … Continue reading “Evidence mounting in gas plant fiasco”

The two-pronged plug of high electricity prices

By MPP Toby Barrett High electricity prices are a two-pronged plug. Not only do higher prices consume people’s expendable income, but they also suffocate our business and industrial sectors. Those with air conditioning find some comfort from this summer’s heat and humidity but many are finding that comfort displaced with shock when they open their … Continue reading “The two-pronged plug of high electricity prices”

The folly of wind energy continues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2013 PORT ROWAN – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett continued to question the folly of wind power since the province is still relying more on coal than wind power. Last week when the humidity was high and the wind wasn’t blowing, the coal furnaces were being stoked as coal provided nine … Continue reading “The folly of wind energy continues”

Local food on offer from Ontario’s Golden Garden

By MPP Toby Barrett Nothing beats the flavour of farm-fresh strawberries – a long-time symbol of local food. Home-grown food has come full circle. Years ago, family farms grew produce to feed their families and then sold the excess. Now, local farmers are satisfying consumer demand for local fruit, vegetables and meat, as well as … Continue reading “Local food on offer from Ontario’s Golden Garden”