Schools and education paramount as we move forward

By MPP Toby Barrett As a government, we must ensure our youngest learners have a great place close to home to start their education journey. Over the past few years, areas of Haldimand-Norfolk have greatly expanded, for example Caledonia where many families, especially from the 905 area code, are attracted to the ‘Grand’ community. Caledonia … Continue reading “Schools and education paramount as we move forward”

Let’s all get out and celebrate Agriculture Week

By MPP Toby Barrett As we across Haldimand-Norfolk sit down to dinner over the Thanksgiving weekend, we are reminded to thank farmers, farm workers and food processors for their role in putting food on our tables. Every year, Ontario sets aside a week in early October to recognize agriculture. Agriculture Week is dedicated to celebrating … Continue reading “Let’s all get out and celebrate Agriculture Week”

Building homes while protecting the environment

By MPP Toby Barrett At this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, laid out our ongoing work with municipalities to foster home ownership while protecting the environment. Across the province, too many families worry that the dream of home ownership is out of reach. We know … Continue reading “Building homes while protecting the environment”

Ontario taking action to immediately increase staffing in LTC leading to more direct care for residents in Haldimand-Norfolk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 6, 2021 QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario government will provide up to $270 million this year to long-term care homes across the province to increase staffing levels, leading to more direct care for residents. This includes $2,803,415 for long-term care homes in Haldimand-Norfolk. This is part of the province’s commitment to … Continue reading “Ontario taking action to immediately increase staffing in LTC leading to more direct care for residents in Haldimand-Norfolk”

Building homes while protecting the environment By MPP Toby Barrett At this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, laid out our ongoing work with municipalities to foster home ownership while protecting the environment. Across the province, too many families worry that the dream of home ownership … Continue reading “”

Tax credits to help people move to economic recovery

By MPP Toby Barrett The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult to navigate for many. To assist individuals and families soldier through some of the financial challenges, the Ontario government has introduced several tax credits. Despite the difficulties we continue to face, the people of Ontario – the people of Haldimand-Norfolk – have demonstrated incredible teamwork … Continue reading “Tax credits to help people move to economic recovery”

Training tax credits available for laid-off workers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 16, 2021 SIMCOE – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett wants to ensure eligible area residents are aware of the Ontario Jobs Training Tax Credit for 2021. This is a refundable personal income tax credit that returns 50 per cent of eligible training expenses for 2021, up to $2,000. Expenses that apply include … Continue reading “Training tax credits available for laid-off workers”

Hundreds of invasive species established in Ontario

By MPP Toby Barrett Hundreds of invasive species of plants, animals and marine life have become established in Ontario. Not all non-native species are invasive. Invasive species are defined as harmful alien species whose introduction or spread threatens the environment, the economy, or society, including human health. Once established, invasive species can be extremely difficult … Continue reading “Hundreds of invasive species established in Ontario”

The value of managing wildlife sustainability

By MPP Toby Barrett Mention wildlife conservation and it means many different things to various people. To me, it is the guidance that has allowed wildlife populations in Canada and the United States to recover from lows at the end of the 19th century and recover to sustainable levels. Stepping back in time to the … Continue reading “The value of managing wildlife sustainability”

Expect improvements as students head back to school

By MPP Toby Barrett As students get set to head back to school, there is more to think about than new pencils, jeans and sneakers. The good news is Ontario students are going back to class, full-time, in-person, in a more normal learning environment. We made a commitment to parents, and we are delivering on … Continue reading “Expect improvements as students head back to school”