For Immediate Release November 4, 2021 Queen’s Park – In today’s Fall Economic Statement the Ontario Government laid out a plan to build a health and long-term care system that delivers the quality of care Ontarians deserve. To strengthen the health and long-term care workforce, Ontario is investing $342 million, beginning in 2021–22, to add … Continue reading “Ontario protecting its progress in healthcare”
Year: 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 4, 2021 QUEEN’S PARK – The 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Build Ontario lays out how the government will build the foundation for Ontario’s recovery and prosperity by getting shovels in the ground on critical infrastructure, attracting increased investment, and restoring leadership in auto manufacturing and other industries. The … Continue reading “Fall Economic Statement to boost tax credits”
For Immediate Release November 4, 2021 Private Members Bill will recognize province’s air, army, sea and Navy League cadets Queen’s Park – MPP Toby Barrett has introduced a Private Members Bill calling on the Legislature to recognize Ontario’s cadets. If the bill passes, it will see the first Saturday in October commence the weeklong recognition. … Continue reading “Barrett introduces Ontario Cadets Week bill”
By MPP Toby Barrett As a long-time legislator, I have been involved in many debates and clashes of conflicting and competing interests over the years involving our lakes and rivers. Ontario is blessed with 250,000 lakes which play a central role in our history, our heritage and culture, and in our fishing-, transportation- and tourism-based … Continue reading “Let’s try a new approach to our lakes and rivers”
Ontario enshrining the right to wear poppies in the workplace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 28, 2021 TORONTO – The Ontario government is introducing legislation today that, if passed, would amend the Remembrance Week Act, 2016 to give Ontario workers the right to wear a poppy in the workplace during Remembrance Week. By wearing a poppy, Ontarians remember the bravery and valour of Canadian Armed Forces veterans and … Continue reading “Ontario enshrining the right to wear poppies in the workplace”
By MPP Toby Barrett Ontario is at the centre of one of the most stable and competitive business environments in the world. Strategically located in the heart of North America, we can offer companies access to more than 187-million consumers within a day’s drive of the Greater Toronto Area. With a population of more than 14 … Continue reading “Our economy can rebound stronger than ever before”
Haldimand and Norfolk Counties benefit from Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund
For Immediate Release October 22, 2021 Ontario provides early notice and much-needed stability to municipalities for 2022 Simcoe — The Ontario government is announcing 2022 funding allocations under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF), the Province’s main general assistance grant to municipalities. Norfolk County is set to receive $6,091,700 while Haldimand County will … Continue reading “Haldimand and Norfolk Counties benefit from Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund”
Ontario helps industrial sites become “Investment Ready” sooner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 21, 2021 QUEEN’S PARK – The Ontario government has launched a pilot program to help municipalities and landowners prepare industrial sites for investments that will drive regional growth and job creation. The Site Readiness Program is a funding initiative to help industrial sites become more equipped to attract investment. Sites of … Continue reading “Ontario helps industrial sites become “Investment Ready” sooner”
By MPP Toby Barrett This October, the second session of Ontario’s 42nd Parliament reconvened with Her Majesty’s Speech from the Throne by Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor. Much of the Throne Speech focussed on the work of the province, country and world to fight new variants of Covid-19. The past 18 months have been some of the … Continue reading “Continuing to protect Ontarians while moving forward”
Barrett supports Ontario farmers work to improve soil health and water quality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 18, 2021 QUEEN’S PARK – The Ontario government is helping more farmers in Haldimand-Norfolk protect lakes and water sources by adopting sustainable farming practices that will build more resilient farm operations. Toby Barrett, MPP for Haldimand-Norfolk today welcomed a recent announcement by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Lisa … Continue reading “Barrett supports Ontario farmers work to improve soil health and water quality”