FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 26, 2014 SIMCOE – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett was beaming with pride when he heard two local companies were amongst those who received the Premier’s Award for Agri-Innovation Excellence. Ramblin’ Road Brewery of La Salette was honoured for its beer-dipped kettle chips and its potato beer. Dakota Pearl Potato Ale is … Continue reading “Two area companies honoured for ag innovation”
Year: 2014
By MPP Toby Barrett The recent Ontario government’s Fall Economic Statement paints a picture of a government scraping to make ends meet and a crumbling fiscal house. The picture is not pretty. Revenues are down by over $500 million this year. However, this government has never had a revenue problem – think back on 11 … Continue reading “We have a spending problem, not a revenue problem”
New production insurance changes needed and must address farmers’ concerns
For Immediate Release November 20, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – An expansion of production insurance to cover more agricultural commodities is long overdue. According to Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett, who is also the Official Opposition’s Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs Critic, there are many questions swirling with regard to the Government’s announcement yesterday to amend the … Continue reading “New production insurance changes needed and must address farmers’ concerns”
Barrett’s infectious disease bill receives all-party support
For Immediate Release November 20, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Legislation designed to better enable Ontario to deal with emerging infectious diseases has passed second reading with all-party support. The bill has been referred to the Legislative Assembly Committee. The bill, tabled by Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett, addresses diseases such as Lyme, West Nile and Ebola. … Continue reading “Barrett’s infectious disease bill receives all-party support”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is suggesting Ontario residents strap themselves in order to prepare for the next round of rocketing taxes. Released Monday, the Fall Economic Statement shows revenues are down by over $500 million this year alone. This is set against a background with growth … Continue reading “Liberals’ unrealistic and unaffordable path continues”
By MPP Toby Barrett As 2014 winds down, it looks like our Great Lakes have managed to keep Asian carp at bay for another year. With the list of invasive species, now established in the Great Lakes reaching 185 some people aren’t taking the threat of Asian carp seriously, assuming it to be another addition … Continue reading “Can we hold the Asian carp invasion at bay?”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Dignitaries, politicians and perhaps royalty will be enjoying a glass of Burning Kiln 2013 Strip Room after the Norfolk red wine was chosen as the Ontario Legislature’s official red wine for 2015. This is the second time Strip Room has been chosen for this honour. It … Continue reading “Burning Kiln again chosen by Legislature”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 14, 2014 SIMCOE – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett has introduced a bill that will address infectious diseases such as Lyme, West Nile and Ebola. Bill 27, Provincial Framework and Action Plan Concerning Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases Act, 2014 will propose a framework and action plan to: establish a provincial surveillance program, … Continue reading “Barrett bill to address infectious diseases”
By MPP Toby Barrett Over the past 11 years, we’ve seen the government enrage Ontarians with high-profile scandals – most recently the MaRS building, Ornge, gas plants, Caledonia, and going back to OLG and eHealth. Now, Premier Wynne has initiated a new transparency and accountability law across government to once and for all attempt to … Continue reading “Lack of transparency/accountability generates new law”
Proposed legislation to be debated Thursday, Nov. 20 For Immediate Release November 6, 2014 Queen’s Park – Ontario’s Agriculture Minister refuses to answer when the entire Local Food Act will be proclaimed. “We shamed you into finally proclaiming the section for increased access to local food through the tax credit for farmers who donate to … Continue reading “Barrett bill to address infectious diseases”