Reducing debt and deficit what the doctor ordered for Ontario health care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2019 QUEEN’S PARK – For far too long, Ontario patients and families have been getting lost in our health care system, falling through the cracks, and waiting too long for care. Mismanagement, a crippling debt and deficit have made it impossible for Ontarians to get the care they need. The … Continue reading “Reducing debt and deficit what the doctor ordered for Ontario health care”
By MPP Toby Barrett April 11th marks the Doug Ford government’s first budget. Looming over this process is not only a large structural deficit, but also a massive public debt of more than one-third of a trillion dollars – that is 346 with nine zeros behind it. Ontario is the most indebted sub-national government on … Continue reading “Massive public debt looms over April 11 budget”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 10. 2019 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett spoke in favour of the expected $442 million in savings to the cost of electricity that will be realized through the Fixing the Hydro Mess Act. Barrett rose twice during debate of Bill 87 in the Ontario Legislature. “We came in, in … Continue reading “Barrett speaks in favour of fixing Ontario’s ‘Hydro Mess’”
Ontario invests over $5-million in Haldimand-Norfolk infrastructure
For Immediate Release: April 10, 2019 SIMCOE – The Ontario government continues to make infrastructure investments in Haldimand-Norfolk and across rural Ontario. The Ministry of Infrastructure has confirmed $200 million in funding for small, rural and northern communities through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. Haldimand County is receiving $2,620,313 for 2019, while Norfolk County’s grant … Continue reading “Ontario invests over $5-million in Haldimand-Norfolk infrastructure”
Barrett rises in the Ontario Legislature to congratulate Jason Gordy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2019 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett rose in the Ontario Legislature today to commend local resident Jason Gordy on his gold victory at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi. “Jason Gordy is a well-known and top-notch Special Olympics athlete from Norfolk County [and] for the past … Continue reading “Barrett rises in the Ontario Legislature to congratulate Jason Gordy”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2019 QUEEN’S PARK – Long an opponent of carbon taxes, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett questioned the new federal tax’s impact on agriculture and seniors during Question Period yesterday. “Farmers in my riding have told me time and time again that this carbon tax is going to raise the cost of … Continue reading “Barrett questions carbon tax impact on agriculture, seniors”
By MPP Toby Barrett Many are familiar with the catchphrase, “If you ate today…thank a farmer.” As a former teacher, a member of several generations of farmers and teachers, and a great believer in teachers and the job they do, I’d like to state, “If you read today, thank a teacher,” or for that matter, … Continue reading “If you read something today…thank a teacher”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2019 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett called for red tape reduction and getting rid of the duplication with the Ontario Toxics Reduction Act during debate of Bill 66 at Queen’s Park yesterday. Barrett was speaking to the Restoring Ontario’s Competiveness Act, 2019 and drew on his experience as … Continue reading “Barrett renews call for cutting red tape and duplication”
Ontario consulting with parents and experts on enhancements to Ontario Autism Program
For Immediate Release: April 2, 2019 Input will be used to determine how best to provide additional needs-based supports Queen’s Park – The Ontario government is putting families first by engaging with parents of children with autism on further enhancements to the Ontario Autism Program. “This is great news and I certainly gained valuable … Continue reading “Ontario consulting with parents and experts on enhancements to Ontario Autism Program”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2019 QUEEN’S PARK – Community newspapers are still a vital source of information in small town and rural Ontario, said Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. He made these comments in the Ontario Legislature while speaking in favour of a Private Member’s Bill Supporting Ontario’s Community, Rural and Agricultural Newspapers Act, introduced … Continue reading “Barrett boosts community newspapers”