By MPP Toby Barrett It is heartening to see the remarkable resilience the economy is showing both locally and provincially. The job market has rebounded much more quickly than most forecasters had predicted. Last Spring, Ontario lost one million jobs. Over the past 10 months, our province has achieved a net employment gain of just … Continue reading “A year of boosting our economic well-being”
Year: 2021
While visions of sugar-plums and turkey and mincemeat and . . .
By MPP Toby Barrett Our area is well known for a robust ethnic and multi-cultural presence. We think of the German, Hungarian and Polish Halls, as well as our strong Belgian community, although the hall closed. Each of these nationalities has some unique traditions, for example, many have a separate St. Nicholas Day in early … Continue reading “While visions of sugar-plums and turkey and mincemeat and . . .”
December 22, 2021 SIMCOE — The Ontario government is introducing new supports for many of the businesses that are most impacted by public health measures in response to the Omicron variant. These supports include a new Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program and a six-month interest- and penalty-free period to make payments for most provincially administered … Continue reading “Ontario Launches New Supports for Businesses”
Ontario Cutting Wholesale Alcohol Prices to Support Restaurants and Bars
Province continues to improve convenience and choice while supporting hospitality sector SIMCOE—The Ontario government is supporting businesses in Haldimand-Norfolk and across the province impacted by the pandemic and continuing to provide choice and convenience for consumers by cutting LCBO wholesale prices for bars and restaurants, enabling curbside pickup of beer, wine and cider from licensed … Continue reading “Ontario Cutting Wholesale Alcohol Prices to Support Restaurants and Bars”
our regulatory systems By MPP Toby Barrett In 2018, one of the most important promises our government made to the people of Ontario was to work hard every day to cut red tape, and that’s what we have been doing. When we took office, it cost Ontario companies an average of $33,000 a year to … Continue reading “Upping our game by modernizing our regulatory system”
More homes and businesses in Norfolk County now have access to High-Speed Internet
NORFOLK COUNTY – As part of the Ontario government’s plan to connect every community to high speed internet by 2025, more than 2,100 homes, farms and businesses in Norfolk County now have access to high-speed internet service, thanks to the completion of construction on a new $7.67 million broadband infrastructure network in the region. The completion … Continue reading “More homes and businesses in Norfolk County now have access to High-Speed Internet”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 14, 2021 TORONTO – The Ontario government is helping seniors stay in their homes longer by extending the Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit by one year, to 2022. The Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit is a refundable credit worth 25 per cent of up to $10,000 per household in eligible expenses, to a maximum credit of … Continue reading “Ontario’s Seniors Home Safety Tax Credit being extended”
Haldimand and Norfolk receive $11 million for roads, bridges, water and wastewater needs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 9, 2021 SIMCOE – The Ontario government is providing $11 million to help build and repair local infrastructure in Haldimand-Norfolk. This investment is part of the government’s plan to build Ontario by getting shovels in the ground on critical infrastructure projects that support economic recovery, growth and job creation. More specifically, Haldimand County … Continue reading “Haldimand and Norfolk receive $11 million for roads, bridges, water and wastewater needs”
By MPP Toby Barrett Ontarians want to get going and not waste time completing unnecessary and outdated compliance measures. It is hard to manage a business, advance your work or simply get through the day when spending hours filling out forms and wading through redundant requirements. That is why we have introduced yet … Continue reading “Here is yet another bill to fight red tape”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 6, 2021 SIMCOE ― Ontario has appointed nine members to a new Housing Affordability Task Force who will provide the government with recommendations on additional measures to address market housing supply and affordability. “Young families, seniors and all hardworking Ontarians are desperate for housing that meets their needs and budget,” said Premier Doug … Continue reading “Ontario appoints Housing Affordability Task Force”