FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 26, 2018 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett stressed the need to teach basic math skills during Monday’s debate on the Safe and Supportive Schools Act, 2018. Barrett asked the Legislature what seven times eight is. “A buddy of mine is an ironworker,” Barrett said during debate. “Whenever we … Continue reading “Barrett stresses the need for basic math skills”
Year: 2018
By MPP Toby Barrett Ontario workers and businesses deserve a minimum wage determined by economics, not politics – a principle that all provincial political parties had previously followed when it was agreed the minimum wage would rise with the rate of inflation. The Making Ontario Open for Business Act, if passed, will keep Ontario’s minimum … Continue reading “Unlock the job-creating potential of our economy”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 20, 2018 WINNIPEG – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett was one of the feature speakers opening the Natural Infrastructure Forum with a speech about his Private Member’s Bill on ALUS. Co-sponsored by the Insurance Bureau of Canada, ALUS Canada and the International Institute for Sustainable Development, the forum’s purpose was to … Continue reading “Barrett speaks on ALUS bill at national conference”
By MPP Toby Barrett Much of our work at Queen’s Park is designed to boost the provincial economy. For example, Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, will begin removing the onerous burdens on our job creators while preserving real benefits for Ontario workers. The goal is to simplify, harmonize and reduce the regulatory … Continue reading “Let’s scrap unnecessary regulation and red tape”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2018 QUEEN’S PARK—MPP Toby Barrett, in the spirit of Remembrance, recently spoke in the legislature to honour the bravery and skill of Canadian military snipers past and present. “During the Great War, Métis Henry Louis Norwest was a famed Canadian sniper,” Barrett said. “In trench conflict, he needed excellent … Continue reading “Honouring the skilled Canadian snipers of past and present”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 9, 2018 SIMCOE – A trio of announcements have been rolled out to assist Canada’s veterans, military personnel and Legion branches. A commitment has been made to table legislation shortly to ease the burden on Ontario’s Royal Canadian Legion halls by ensuring they pay no property tax. “Veterans are Canada’s … Continue reading “Support our troops”
By MPP Toby Barrett During the Great War, Canada earned a reputation as an effective fighting force at Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele. Less known is the important role our soldiers played in the final victory during “Canada’s Hundred Days”—the three-month stretch culminating in Armistice. Allied generals put Canadians on the front lines. Canadian soldiers had … Continue reading “Canadian Muscle: The Last Hundred Days of WWI”
Petition in support of building a memorial to those who served in Afghanistan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2018 QUEEN’S PARK—MPP Toby Barrett, during this week of Remembrance, has made available in his constituency office a petition to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in support of building a memorial to Canadian veterans of Afghanistan. “Over 40,000 Canadians bravely served in the war in Afghanistan with 159 making … Continue reading “Petition in support of building a memorial to those who served in Afghanistan”
Petition in support of building a memorial to those who served in Afghanistan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2018 QUEEN’S PARK—MPP Toby Barrett, during this week of Remembrance, has made available in his constituency office a petition to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in support of building a memorial to Canadian veterans of Afghanistan. “Over 40,000 Canadians bravely served in the war in Afghanistan with 159 making … Continue reading “Petition in support of building a memorial to those who served in Afghanistan”
By MPP Toby Barrett Many have heard of U.S. sniper Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle, who gained fame when he wrote the book American Sniper, which was made into a film in 2014. Kyle made a confirmed kill at 1,920 meters in 2008 during the Iraq war. With more than 150 kills, his total was … Continue reading “Those who carried out their terrible duty superbly”