By MPP Toby Barrett This years’ time of remembrance is particularly significant. We recognize not only the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812-14, but also the 100th anniversary of the commencement of World War I, and the 75th anniversary of the onset of the Second World War. In their book Norfolk, Haldimand and the … Continue reading “This time of remembrance marks three anniversaries”
Year: 2014
By MPP Toby Barrett By and large, towing companies, garages and storage yards provide efficient and reputable service. However, a minority are taking advantage of consumers and their insurance coverage. Many of us do have experiences with the towing industry, and mine have been positive in Haldimand–Norfolk. We’ve got local companies and garages that help … Continue reading “Tow operators – ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 28, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett agrees with committee hearings to allow more input on Bill 15, Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Insurance Rates Act, 2014 in the wake of second reading debate on the legislation Monday. The Standing Committee on General Government will conduct hearings on Wednesday, … Continue reading “Barrett urges people to testify on insurance bill”
By MPP Toby Barrett Over the past several months, I’ve developed legislation designed to better enable the Province of Ontario to deal with emerging infectious diseases – diseases such as West Nile, Lyme, Ebola – diseases that seem to catch all of us flat-footed when they emerge. We must also have plans and programs in … Continue reading “An action plan for West Nile, Lyme, Ebola, . . .”
By MPP Toby Barrett There is now a proposal before your Ontario Parliament to subtract another 1.9 per cent from your paycheque and 1.9 per cent from your employer to pay for a new provincial pension. In the spring budget, Premier Wynne unveiled her government’s Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) that would impose a … Continue reading “Do you favour another tax on your paycheque?”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 10, 2014 SIMCOE – For 93 consecutive months Ontario’s unemployment has stood higher than the national average. “The Liberal Government’s job creation record is their single greatest failure, going back to the 2008-09 recession,” said MPP Toby Barrett. “The latest numbers continue what has been a sad trend.” The bright spot … Continue reading “Unemployment trend continues”
By MPP Toby Barrett Over the past two millennia, there have been periods in history where disease outbreaks have wreaked havoc on human populations in various parts of the world. Advances in medicine have tamed some of these diseases, but eradication is still at bay. Those dealing death – like the present concern with Ebola … Continue reading “Are we up to speed on emerging infectious diseases?”
Who’s looking out for us when it comes to infectious disease?
For Immediate Release October 3, 2014 Simcoe – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is questioning how well Ontario is prepared to deal with emerging infectious disease. “Questions are certainly being raised in the coffee shops and across social media,” MPP Barrett indicated. “There appears to be a large amount of unconfirmed information concerning Ebola and what … Continue reading “Who’s looking out for us when it comes to infectious disease?”
By MPP Toby Barrett When new or relatively unknown disease advances, public health and disease treatment systems are often unprepared. I think of SARS in Toronto 11 years ago and the Ebola virus in West Africa today. Over the past few years we have seen the arrival of two vector-borne diseases in southern Ontario – … Continue reading “Now’s the time to check for West Nile/Lyme disease”
Farmers, food banks and the needy will now benefit from Local Food Act
QUEEN’S PARK– Good news today for farmers, food banks and the needy as one of the most important aspects of the Local Food Act is proclaimed. “My colleague Bob Bailey, MPP for Sarnia, has been working for five years on a tax credit for farmers who donate their products to their local food banks,” said … Continue reading “Farmers, food banks and the needy will now benefit from Local Food Act”