Year: 2021

Ontario offering new fundraising options for Legions and service clubs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 6, 2021 SIMCOE — The Ontario government is establishing new charitable gaming options that will make it easier for people to honour heroes and support their communities at Royal Canadian Legion branches and other local service clubs across the province. The province is offering a new, free social gaming licence that will … Continue reading “Ontario offering new fundraising options for Legions and service clubs”

Ontario offering new fundraising options for Legions and service clubs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 6, 2021 SIMCOE — The Ontario government is establishing new charitable gaming options that will make it easier for people to honour heroes and support their communities at Royal Canadian Legion branches and other local service clubs across the province. The province is offering a new, free social gaming licence that will … Continue reading “Ontario offering new fundraising options for Legions and service clubs”

Caledonia Legion provides a safe space for the community thanks to the Community Building Fund – Operating Stream grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 3, 2021 CALEDONIA, ON – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett and the Caledonia Legion Branch 154 (also known as Caledonia Legion) today recognized a Government of Ontario’s Community Building Fund – Operating Stream grant of $37,200. The fund is being delivered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. “Legion branches are an important part of the community,” … Continue reading “Caledonia Legion provides a safe space for the community thanks to the Community Building Fund – Operating Stream grant”

New legislation to fix our long-term care homes

By Toby Barrett MPP After decades of neglect, our government continues to take the action necessary to fix long-term care. For decades, not enough beds or staff were available, and not enough attention was being paid to the concerns of the people who live and work in long-term care homes.  On October 28th, as part … Continue reading “New legislation to fix our long-term care homes”

Ontario making additional investment to attract young people to skilled trades careers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 24, 2021 SIMCOE – Ontario is investing an additional $90 million over three years to further promote the skilled trades to young people. This investment responds to the Apprenticeship Youth Advisors report, released today, which includes several recommendations to help solve the shortage of skilled workers Ontario is currently facing. The funding will help attract … Continue reading “Ontario making additional investment to attract young people to skilled trades careers”

The world of work is changing and so must our laws

By MPP Toby Barrett The world of work is obviously shifting quickly, and to protect workers our laws need to keep up. Workplaces are drastically different than they were two years ago, but some things have not changed. We know people need to feel confident they can support their families and provide for their future. … Continue reading “The world of work is changing and so must our laws”

Funding approved for new school

Investment will support access to quality education opportunities for working families     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 23, 2021         CALEDONIA—The Ontario government is investing $20.4 million to build a new joint Caledonia Elementary School to help working families in Haldimand County/Caledonia. The $12.3 million investment in Grand Erie District School Board … Continue reading “Funding approved for new school”

Important funding available for local farmers and agri-business

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 16, 2021 SIMCOE – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is encouraging local agriculture producers and agri-food businesses to apply for two important funding programs. As of November 17, 2021, the province has expanded the Enhanced Agri-Food Workplace Protection Program (EAWPP), to help reimburse farms, food processors and other agri-food businesses, in the effort to guard against … Continue reading “Important funding available for local farmers and agri-business”

Their sacrifice of freedom gave us our freedom

By MPP Toby Barrett They stand staunchly on Remembrance Day as honour guards each year. Army, air and sea cadets are a part of the country’s proud military history standing alongside those who truly understand the sacrifices made. In Canada, a dynamic cadet program exists with numerous cadet corps and squadrons across Ontario. The Air … Continue reading “Their sacrifice of freedom gave us our freedom”

Ontario investing in new mobile mental health and addictions clinic in Haldimand-Norfolk

HaldimandFunding Will Help Improve Access to High-Quality Mental Health and Addictions Care FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 5, 2021 TOWNSEND — The Ontario government is improving access to high-quality mental health and addictions care for unserved and underserved areas in Haldimand-Norfolk, Niagara and the surrounding region by investing in a new mobile mental health and addictions … Continue reading “Ontario investing in new mobile mental health and addictions clinic in Haldimand-Norfolk”