By MPP Toby Barrett Ontario electricity rates are at all-time highs, in part, because the Ontario government has added $35 billion in generation costs since 2003. The recently introduced Fair Hydro Act is the third attempt by this government to overhaul the electricity system since 2009. The first attempt, the Green Energy Act, is what … Continue reading “‘Fair Hydro’ law merely kicks the can down the road”
Year: 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2017 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett addressed the contradiction of the Fair Hydro Act during debate on the topic in the Ontario Legislature. “There’s a figure of speech, where apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. It’s known as an oxymoron. The phrase that comes to mind is … Continue reading “Nothing fair about Fair Hydro Act: Barrett”
Barrett continues to push for an orderly processing vegetable market
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2017 QUEEN’S PARK – Unsatisfied with answers he received in regards to the current stalemate between the province’s processing vegetable growers and the government, Opposition Agriculture Critic Toby Barrett continued to push for the election of directors to the Processing Vegetable Growers’ board, as well as a release of … Continue reading “Barrett continues to push for an orderly processing vegetable market”
Barrett to Leal: When will we see the election of processing vegetable directors?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2017 QUEEN’S PARK – Toby Barrett, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP and Opposition Critic to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, asked the Minister of Agriculture for an update on the processing vegetable industry during Question Period this week. “When will we see your government’s promised economic impact study—it has … Continue reading “Barrett to Leal: When will we see the election of processing vegetable directors?”
By MPP Toby Barrett On behalf of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition I recently paid tribute in the House to Canadians who fought and died in defence of liberty during the Battle of the Atlantic. Over 2,000 courageous members of the Royal Canadian Navy gave up their lives during the Battle of the Atlantic. This was … Continue reading “Battle of the Atlantic – longest of World War II”
By MPP Toby Barrett It was disconcerting this year to watch the charade of a budget unfold, when the Ontario government claims they have balanced the budget, but clearly haven’t. Government provided a set of numbers that only add up by using one-time revenue, such as the sale of Hydro One. Because of that, it’s … Continue reading “Now is not the time for a mediocre budget plan”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2017 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett paid tribute to Canadians who fought and died during the Second World War’s Battle of the Atlantic. More than 2,000 members of the Royal Canadian Navy and 700 members of the Royal Canadian Air Force gave up their lives during the … Continue reading “Barrett pays tribute to Battle of Atlantic”
For immediate release: May 8, 2017 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett continued to call for action on Lyme disease in the Ontario Legislature Wednesday night. Barrett first raised questions about actions as mandated by his Private Member’s Bill Provincial Framework and Action Plan concerning Emerging Vector-Borne Diseases Act, 2015 in the Legislature. … Continue reading “Barrett ramps up call for action on Lyme”
For immediate release: May 3, 2017 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett questioned the cuts to what he termed the “ministries overseeing the generating of wealth” during budget bill debate in the Ontario Legislature. “We know that the present Ontario budget is planned to go up, in the coming budget year, by $6 … Continue reading “Why budget cuts for wealth-generating ministries?”
By MPP Toby Barrett For weeks, Ontario has been wrestling with Bill 84, the Medical Assistance in Dying Act. We have seen considerable debate at Queen’s Park to ensure timely access to medical assistance in dying, while at the same time, trying to ensure the conscience rights of our health care professionals are respected. Much … Continue reading “No doctor conscience rights in assisted dying bill”