For Immediate Release: September 13, 2019 SIMCOE – Haldimand-Norfolk is getting an injection of new long-term care beds. Across the province, there are more than 34,000 Ontarians waiting to get into a long-term care home, putting strain on the health care system and leaving residents waiting far too long for care they desperately need. The … Continue reading “Ontario Government investing in new and existing LTC beds”
Year: 2019
By MPP Toby Barrett During meetings, doorknocking and attending community events, I find the provision of health care remains the number one issue for Ontario taxpayers. Access to publicly funded health care is fundamental to our shared understanding of what it means to be an Ontarian and a Canadian. However, there are threats to the … Continue reading “Working toward a sustainable health care system for all”
By MPP Toby Barrett Ontario needs to put local communities back in the driver’s seat. That was the underlying sentiment at this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa. Over the course of four days, provincial representatives held 900 meetings with municipal leaders. I was able to attend some of the meetings … Continue reading “Strong ties with municipalities remain a priority”
By MPP Toby Barrett This August we saw the fifth U.S. Civil War re-enactment at Circle G Ranch, east of Cayuga. On Sept. 13, re-enactors of the ‘Blue and Grey’ will go to battle in Otterville. The American Civil War had a tremendous influence on the British North American colonies, and continues to be of … Continue reading “The influence on Canada of the American Civil War”
By MPP Toby Barrett The Ontario government has announced plans to improve and expand internet and cell phone service in rural and remote communities. For years, I’ve been hearing from people in the riding – and I hear these complaints in my own home as well – about poor service. This announcement will help families … Continue reading “A plan to expand internet and cell phone service”
Ontario proposes a new and improved moose management program
Proposed changes will help address hunters’ concerns FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 14, 2019 SIMCOE – The Ontario government is taking action to address concerns from hunters on how the province manages its moose population to ensure sustainability and hunting opportunities for future generations. John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Mike Harris, Parliamentary … Continue reading “Ontario proposes a new and improved moose management program”
By MPP Toby Barrett Phragmites is likely the largest invasive plant threat facing Ontario today. It has taken over our wetlands, invaded our ditches and can get a foothold just about anywhere. It’s the monster that keeps coming back – we can’t let our guard down. Phragmites was first found in the Long Point wetlands … Continue reading “We can’t afford to not win the war on phragmites”
Governments to help Haldimand-Norfolk farmers grow their businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 8, 2019 SIMCOE – The Ontario government is helping farmers improve their business operations, so they can continue to play an important role in boosting the province’s economy and produce some of the safest, highest quality foods in the world. Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ernie Hardeman, announced a … Continue reading “Governments to help Haldimand-Norfolk farmers grow their businesses”
By MPP Toby Barrett Recently Paris, Ontario, hosted the 120th annual meeting of the Fire Fighters Association of Ontario. Premier Doug Ford and Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, as well as Brant-Brantford MPP and volunteer firefighter Will Bouma, attended to celebrate our volunteer firefighters. Over 60 per cent of Ontario’s firefighters are volunteers, and across Haldimand-Norfolk … Continue reading “Firefighters have our backs, and we have their’s”
Expanded access to high-speed Internet a step closer in Norfolk County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2019 First Request for Proposals issued for design and construction of modern Broadband network SIMCOE – The Ontario government is one step closer to helping bring high-speed internet service to Norfolk County, through the first Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to $8.3-million in broadband infrastructure. When complete, the project … Continue reading “Expanded access to high-speed Internet a step closer in Norfolk County”