FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Recently Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett acknowledged “Consumer Rights” in the Ontario Legislature. The theme for this year’s Consumer Rights campaign is the digital age. “It’s also an opportunity to fight abuse in the marketplace, social injustice which would undermine the rights that we are talking about … Continue reading “Consumer rights require a trustworthy market: Barrett”
Year: 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 20, 2014 SIMCOE – When Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett heard about a constituent who will be forced to put their house for sale due to skyrocketing energy costs, he hit the roof. “This situation is spiraling out of control,” he said. “It’s a sad statement on the current energy policy when … Continue reading “People can’t afford hydro rate”
“All my pension goes to pay my electricity” – constituent By MPP Toby Barrett With Ontario boasting the highest energy prices in North America, quite honestly I don’t know how some people get by. When people bring their electricity bills into my office, it provides a line-by-line window on just how difficult it has become … Continue reading “People are having trouble paying for energy”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2014 (Queen’s Park) – The end of the 12-year mission in Afghanistan marked the conclusion of the longest war fought by the brave men and women in our Canadian Armed Forces – a milestone recognized this week by all parties in the Ontario Legislature. As Opposition Leader Tim Hudak said, … Continue reading “The end of the mission in Afghanistan”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett feels suggestions for a separate minimum wage for agriculture workers is worth exploring. During debate on the Fair Minimum Wage Act, Barrett explained that the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers and Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association all indicated … Continue reading “Is it time for a separate minimum wage for agriculture?”
By MPP Toby Barrett This January I toured Sarnia, Thunder Bay, North Bay and Kingston in a series of pre-budget consultations with Opposition Finance Critic Vic Fedeli and other members of the Ontario Legislature. Testimony had a theme: expensive energy and high taxes. It’s been a tough ten years. Often times future government behaviour can … Continue reading “Past tax policy a predictor of future tax policy”
By MPP Toby Barrett Mayors, reeves and councillors across Ontario will be under the electorate’s microscope as we approach municipal elections on Oct. 27. A number of issues surfaced at last week’s AGM of ROMA – the Rural Ontario Municipal Association. The Ontario Provincial Police is comprised of great men and women who put their … Continue reading “Municipal elections put issues under microscope”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 26, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Following the introduction of Ontario’s Invasive Species Act, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett renewed the call for evisceration of all Asian carp entering Ontario for food. “I commend this government for taking invasive species seriously enough – and taking MNR seriously enough – to introduce this legislation … Continue reading “Barrett renews call for gutting of Asian carp”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 26, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Toby Barrett is calling on the government to include all currently available and scientifically verified tests for Lyme disease under Ontario health coverage. To that end, Barrett joined several of his counterparts in launching a petition calling for OHIP to cover more testing for Lyme … Continue reading “Barrett launches Lyme petition”
By MPP Toby Barrett Canada was not built by people who were afraid to take on challenges. Imagine our country without the TransCanada Highway or Canadian Pacific Railway or pipelines, or infrastructure for water and sewer. And today continued upgrades to rail, sea and road links remain vital to our agri-business, manufacturing and primary industries. … Continue reading “Planes, trains and automobiles need infrastucture”