FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 26, 2020 PORT DOVER – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett sees a recently-announced program to address agri-food labour challenges as vital to the riding. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) announced the provincial and federal government’s acceptance of OFA’s project proposal to rapidly develop a comprehensive support system for agriculture and food employers and job … Continue reading “Program to assist agriculture labour shortages”
Year: 2020
Canada and Ontario take additional steps to protect agri-food workers during COVID-19
Investment will help ensure the continued supply of healthy meat products SIMCOE — The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $2.25 million in provincially licensed meat processing plants to better protect employees and ensure the continued supply of healthy products for consumers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), the … Continue reading “Canada and Ontario take additional steps to protect agri-food workers during COVID-19”
By MPP Toby Barrett We continue to get a lot of calls during these tough times – bear in mind, it’s normal to feel stressed out, worried, sad and confused during this pandemic. What’s really important is to look after yourself – not only your physical health but also your mental health. We know that … Continue reading “Difficult times require different ways to cope”
Ontario Helps Municipalities Build, Repair or Replace Roads and Bridges
Provincial Funding will lead to a better transportation system in Haldimand County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2020 PORT DOVER— The Ontario government is providing $30 million to build a safer and more reliable transportation system that will help keep goods moving and better connect municipalities throughout the province. As part of the Connecting Links program, Haldimand-Norfolk … Continue reading “Ontario Helps Municipalities Build, Repair or Replace Roads and Bridges”
By MPP Toby Barrett Soil temperatures, soil conditions, weather forecasts, commodity markets, availability of labour, and the restrictions of COVID-19 weigh heavily this spring in farm country. COVID-19 is life changing for all and certainly for the business of farming. Ernie Hardeman, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and I, as Parliamentary Assistant, … Continue reading “COVID-19 weighs heavily this spring in farm country”
Ontario Helps Municipalities Build, Repair or Replace Roads and Bridges
Provincial Funding will lead to a better transportation system in Haldimand County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2020 PORT DOVER— The Ontario government is providing $30 million to build a safer and more reliable transportation system that will help keep goods moving and better connect municipalities throughout the province. As part of the Connecting Links program, Haldimand-Norfolk … Continue reading “Ontario Helps Municipalities Build, Repair or Replace Roads and Bridges”
By MPP Toby Barrett Several weeks ago in this space I solicited input on how best to plan for Ontario’s economic recovery – how best to help normalize our social and economic life by way of consultation, and a thoughtful and common sense way forward, all based on an analysis of the costs, the risks, … Continue reading “Gearing up to bring back Ontario’s economy”
Certain businesses allowed to reopen under strict safety guidelines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2020 Steady decrease in COVID-19 cases required before beginning next stage of reopening TORONTO ― The Ontario government is allowing certain businesses and workplaces to reopen as long as they comply with strict public health measures and operate safely during the COVID-19 outbreak. Those permitted to start up include seasonal … Continue reading “Certain businesses allowed to reopen under strict safety guidelines”
By MPP Toby Barrett My MPP report this week emanates from on-going emails and telephone conversations about two issues – long-term care, and the definition of an essential service. On March 13, the Ontario government mandated essential visits, only, to long-term care and other congregate care settings. This was one of the first of a … Continue reading “Long-term care, essential services and public health”
By MPP Toby Barrett Throughout the world people and their governments are making a myriad of decisions that are risking lives, risking freedoms, and risking livelihoods. To continue to take on the challenges of coronavirus, Ontario has extended its Declaration of Emergency to May 12. First announced on March 17, these measures under the Emergency Management … Continue reading “Risking lives, risking freedoms, risking livelihoods”