FAO Report Confirms Hydro One Fire Sale a Bad Deal for Ontarians
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct, 30, 2015 QUEEN’S PARK – The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) confirmed the sale of Hydro One will be a scary scenario for Ontario residents. Thursday morning, the FAO released a report on its assessment of the financial impact of the sale of Hydro One. The report confirms what the … Continue reading “FAO Report Confirms Hydro One Fire Sale a Bad Deal for Ontarians”
By MPP Toby Barrett ‘The only sure things in life are death and taxes’. But, in Ontario, we must also regrettably add high government taxes after you’re dead. Ontario residents pay taxes their entire lives, on hard work and savings, on income and investments. We also pay taxes on the things we buy and cherish … Continue reading “When the tax man becomes the grim reaper”
For Immediate Release October 28, 2015 QUEEN’S PARK – Promoting healthy choices is not only good for the health of Ontarians, but also good for the economic health of farmers. MPP and Opposition Agriculture Critic Toby Barrett believes the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s ‘Half Your Plate’ initiative is something the Government of Ontario should be … Continue reading “‘Half Your Plate’ promotes fruit and vegetables”
Barrett wants Auditor General to ‘follow the money’ on Liberals’ bargaining payouts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 28, 2015 QUEEN’S PARK –MPP Toby Barrett is joining his MPP colleagues in questioning why the government finds $2.5 million to pay out to teachers’ unions, instead of spending it in the classroom. To make matters worse, there are no receipts for the ‘bargaining costs’, and payments total $3.74 million if … Continue reading “Barrett wants Auditor General to ‘follow the money’ on Liberals’ bargaining payouts”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 26, 2015 QUEEN’S PARK – The question of who is standing up for farmers at the Cabinet table in regards to the sale of Hydro One remains unanswered. “To the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, clearly a minister who should be fighting for farmers at the cabinet table: We … Continue reading “Barrett takes Leal to task on Hydro One sale”
Barrett questions Minister of Finance about US Steel Canada restructuring
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 23, 2015 QUEEN’S PARK – What is being done to facilitate the restructuring of U.S. Steel Canada, MPP Toby Barrett asked during a requested Queen’s Park ‘Late Show’ on Tuesday night – raising the issue for the second time this week. “We know that bankruptcy proceedings are complete; the process can … Continue reading “Barrett questions Minister of Finance about US Steel Canada restructuring”
By MPP Toby Barrett Ontario needs to cultivate an enthusiastic generation of people interested in a career in agri-food — to grow our economy and to carry on one of Ontario’s finest traditions. Currently, what’s being offered in our school system is a bit of a sad state as today’s curriculum doesn’t contain much with … Continue reading “A need for agri-food career info in our schools”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 20, 2015 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett sounded the alarm about the immediate threat of pension and benefit losses facing U.S. Steel Canada pensioners. After hearing from a number of constituents at the Norfolk County Fair, Barrett raised this during Question Period in the Ontario Legislature this morning. “This … Continue reading “Barrett queries Ontario government on U.S. Steel Canada”
Barrett fears Nov. 1 hydro rate hike will force more to ‘heat or eat’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16th, 2015 SIMCOE – The news of yet another unaffordable increase in electricity rates as a result of failed energy policies was met with disapproval from MPP Toby Barrett. Yesterday, the Ontario Energy Board announced hydro rates will increase on Nov. 1, 2015. This means the average customer will pay $53 more … Continue reading “Barrett fears Nov. 1 hydro rate hike will force more to ‘heat or eat’”
By MPP Toby Barrett Most Ontario residents don’t support the Hydro One fire sale. Environics Research found 83 per cent of Ontarians oppose the sale, yet government is forging ahead. In rural Ontario, virtually all residents are served by Hydro One. A resounding 166 municipalities, most of which are rural, have passed resolutions opposing the … Continue reading “Most feel selling Hydro One is not a good idea”