Will our government resolve bad habits in 2017?

By MPP Toby Barrett Eating healthier, exercising more, budgeting more – these are all common resolutions we make as the calendar flips from one year to the next. Resolutions are made in attempt to turn a new leaf or make improvements going forward. Our government has some bad habits and overspending is one of the … Continue reading “Will our government resolve bad habits in 2017?”

Animals have always permeated our Christmas traditions

By MPP Toby Barrett From the donkey that carried Mary to Bethlehem, the eight tiny reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh to the glorious cardinals adorning festive cards, animals have long had an important role to play in our Christmas traditions. The inclusion of animals that we see in Nativity scenes celebrating the birth of Christ paints … Continue reading “Animals have always permeated our Christmas traditions”

Will yet another health reorganization help patients?

By MPP Toby Barrett Over recent months many have been made aware of concern published in our local media with respect to Norfolk General Hospital. To quote a letter from an area physician: “Our hospital has historically been severely underfunded compared to comparable hospitals our size.” The doctor went on to say that despite all … Continue reading “Will yet another health reorganization help patients?”

Stelco is back and hiring Barrett tells legislature

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2016     QUEEN’S PARK – Local MPP Toby Barrett talked steel-making in the Ontario Legislature as he told members Stelco is back and looking to hire. “A little over a year ago, the reforged Stelco began a process of re-establishing itself as an independent Canadian steel company at … Continue reading “Stelco is back and hiring Barrett tells legislature”

Stelco is back and hiring Barrett tells legislature

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2016 QUEEN’S PARK – Local MPP Toby Barrett talked steel-making in the Ontario Legislature as he told members Stelco is back and looking to hire. “A little over a year ago, the reforged Stelco began a process of re-establishing itself as an independent Canadian steel company at both Nanticoke and … Continue reading “Stelco is back and hiring Barrett tells legislature”

Small school closures — an attack on rural Ontario

By MPP Toby Barrett As a rural MPP I am the beneficiary of eight years of elementary education in a one-room school – S.S. #12 Shands, just north of Port Dover. Like most, Shands School was small with eight grades and one teacher. I found it an excellent and cost-effective model – a model that … Continue reading “Small school closures — an attack on rural Ontario”

Barrett pays tribute to Fisherville fighter pilot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 2, 2016   QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett paid tribute in the Ontario Legislature to Fisherville native Capt. Thomas McQueen who was killed in a Royal Canadian Air Force training accident at Cold Lake Air Force Base. Barrett made his statement Wednesday after the Legislature observed a moment of … Continue reading “Barrett pays tribute to Fisherville fighter pilot”

Barrett petition registers residents’ displeasure with high electricity prices

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 30, 2016   QUEEN’SPARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett has been letting members of the Ontario Legislature know riding residents aren’t pleased with high electricity prices by continuing to read in names from a petition on energy poverty. Barrett has been collecting names on the petition since October. The petition … Continue reading “Barrett petition registers residents’ displeasure with high electricity prices”

Protecting students from sexual misconduct and pornography

By MPP Toby Barrett                An imperative of society is to protect our most vulnerable. Our children are our future, and we must do all we can to make sure they have a chance to grow and prosper, and to do so without fear of harm. People have always been concerned about the safety of their … Continue reading “Protecting students from sexual misconduct and pornography”

Red Kelly honoured by Ontario Legislature

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 24, 2016 QUEEN’S PARK – Woodhouse Township-born NHL legend Leonard ‘Red’ Kelly was honoured by the Ontario Legislature earlier today. Kelly was applauded by MPPs in the Legislature and then mingled with MPPs at a reception in the speaker’s quarters. Kelly is widely known for taking part in eight Stanley … Continue reading “Red Kelly honoured by Ontario Legislature”