Year: 2017

By MPP Toby Barrett Over the past few weeks, I’ve spent much time talking to folks from across the riding. Most recently, at Waterford’s Pumpkinfest and, of course, at other fairs and festivals. While people are happy to attend the festivities, they are quick to speak about concerns with the way our province and country … Continue reading “Premier’s bag of tricks, disguised as treats”

By MPP Toby Barrett          Two issues have permeated farm gatherings and fairs this summer and fall – minimum wage proposals, and taxation changes for incorporated operations. The former is provincial, the latter federal. As Ontario’s Opposition, we have been adamant the $15 mandatory minimum, as proposed, is going too far, too fast. As well, during … Continue reading “The angst of proposed federal tax changes”

By MPP Toby Barrett          Two issues have permeated farm gatherings and fairs this summer and fall – minimum wage proposals, and taxation changes for incorporated operations. The former is provincial, the latter federal. As Ontario’s Opposition, we have been adamant the $15 mandatory minimum, as proposed, is going too far, too fast. As well, during … Continue reading “The angst of proposed federal tax changes”

By MPP Toby Barrett Overdue changes to the Ontario Municipal Board appeal process and Conservation Authorities Act are presently being debated in the Ontario Legislature through an omnibus bill. The bill seems to have good intentions, but like many well-intentioned bills the devil is in the details. Omnibus bills are characterized by many related but … Continue reading “Omnibus bill creates confusion for conservation authorities, OMB”

By MPP Toby Barrett Ontario Agriculture Week is upon us. Across our riding, and the province as a whole, we have much to be proud of. From Haldimand’s clay to Norfolk’s sand, our area boasts and produces an abundance of diverse crops and livestock. Back in 1998, my colleagues and I proclaimed the first week … Continue reading “Let’s celebrate agriculture everyday”