FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2014 Simcoe – Fresh off the campaign trail, MPPs are being called back to Queen’s Park on July 2nd. It will be a busy day for new and returning members as all will need to be sworn in, an election for the Speaker of the House will be held, and … Continue reading “Back to work at Queen’s Park in July – Barrett”
Year: 2014
By MPP Toby Barrett Famine, war, pestilence and death – the four horsemen of the apocalypse – although occurring in various degrees during our 9,000 year history in this part of the world are presently of little public concern, although that could change. With respect to today’s economic and fiscal status in Ontario as reflected … Continue reading “The four horsemen of Ontario’s economic demise”
Lack of full-time Ag Minister reflected in less than adequate budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2014 SIMCOE – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is questioning how farmers are benefiting from a part-time Agriculture Minister given the low profile of farming and rural Ontario in the May 1 budget. Barrett is adamant Ontario must return to having a full-time Agriculture Minister to lobby for agri-business and be … Continue reading “Lack of full-time Ag Minister reflected in less than adequate budget”
Toby Barrett wants bill to put organizations’ needs first For Immediate Release May 1, 2014 Queen’s Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett wants input from local not-for-profit organizations regarding the government’s Bill 85 titled, Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). The legislation has been designed to make some long overdue technical fixes and provide further transparency and … Continue reading “Local MPP looking for input on Not-For-Profit legislation”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett renewed the call for a truck bypass in Hagersville during debate in the Ontario Legislature today. “Tractor trailers come through town they can’t turn at the intersections,” he said during legislative debate on infrastructure. Earlier in the week, Barrett witnessed an accident … Continue reading “Barrett reiterates need for Hagersville bypass”
By MPP Toby Barrett Across Haldimand-Norfolk a group of hard-working people cut our hair, install and repair our electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems. They build our houses, replace our roofs and keep our vehicles in good running order. These local tradespeople keep everything working for us – they are there when needed most … Continue reading “Scrap the job-killing College of Trades tax”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2014 SIMCOE – Toby Barrett, Haldimand-Nofolk MPP, is questioning why the Local Food Act hasn’t been proclaimed even though it was passed six months ago. The act would increase local food in the broader public sector. “If it ever warms up, asparagus season will be upon us,” Barrett said. “Here … Continue reading “Why hasn’t Wynne proclaimed Local Food Act?”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2014 HAGERSVILLE – Draw dates for big game entry draws are approaching. The moose draw opened April 22 and runs until June 2. Antlerless deer applications are already being accepted and continue until June 30. Applications for elk hunting, which is a relatively new opportunity in Ontario with a limited … Continue reading “Deadlines approaching for big game draws”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2014 SIMCOE – A recently-released independent study has found Ontario’s lagging economy is dragging down the rest of the country. Released April 14, the Fraser Institute study Can Canada Prosper Without A Prosperous Ontario, looked at the province’s decline from the country’s economic engine to a “have-not” province. The study … Continue reading “Ontario an economic drain on Canada: study”
It seems of late that whenever an election looms, auto insurance becomes one of the big issues. Last year, to try and prevent an election we saw a promise of a 15 per cent premium reduction, permitting the government to stay in power for another year. There’s no question, Ontario has the most expensive insurance … Continue reading “Have your say on the high cost of insurance”