By MPP Toby Barrett Two extensive reports are now out analyzing the tragic results of the ruthless spread of the COVID-19 virus in Ontario’s long-term care homes. Both the government-requested Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission and the Auditor General’s Special Report exposed systemic issues that resulted from years of neglect and underfunding by the previous government. … Continue reading “Fixing years of long-term care neglect and underfunding”
Year: 2021
40 per cent of Ontario adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2021 QUEEN’S PARK — More than 40 per cent of Ontario adults have now received at least one dose of COVID-19. “Ontario has now administered over five million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine,” said Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. “Thank you to frontline workers and volunteers for their hard work to … Continue reading “40 per cent of Ontario adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine”
By MPP Toby Barrett As government MPPs, we are heartened to see the federal budget shares the same priorities our government identified in our 2021 Budget last month – protecting people’s health and our economy. However, as the COVID crisis intensifies, we are disappointed to see there was no action announced in the federal budget in … Continue reading “A Tale of Two Budgets and of Two Governments”
Province to reimburse employers for up to three paid leave days related to COVID-19 for every employee FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2021 QUEEN’S PARK – While the Ontario government continues to work with the federal government to further support vulnerable workers by doubling payments made through the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) program, the … Continue reading “Barrett supports government’s paid sick leave bill”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2021 More micro-credentials will prepare people for in-demand jobs QUEEN’S PARK – The Ontario government is providing $15 million to accelerate the development of rapid training programs and help people retrain and upgrade their skills to succeed in their current careers or find new employment. In partnership with industry, employers … Continue reading “Ontario invests in new and expanded rapid training programs”
By MPP Toby Barrett I continue to receive questions about the Stay-At-Home order resulting from Coronavirus caseload increases across Ontario. With spring upon us, many questions have been raised about marinas and boat ramps. Here are some answers we received from government ministries. Due to the changing nature of the variants and vaccine availability, this information may change. Please note the … Continue reading “Good weather to get outdoors, with caution”
Barrett pleased Ontario investing $25.5 Million in technology to protect agri-food workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2021 New funding in agriculture innovations to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 Queen’s Park — The Ontario government is launching a modernized cost-share intake as part of a $25.5 million program to increase the adoption of technological innovations within the agri-food sector to enhance the health and safety of workers … Continue reading “Barrett pleased Ontario investing $25.5 Million in technology to protect agri-food workers”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2021 QUEEN’S PARK ― The Ontario government is providing more than $42 million to help 559 non-profit organizations across the province to support staff and volunteers, reimagine programing and renovate facilities as they deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Haldimand-Norfolk, successful recipients were Haldimand-Norfolk Community Hospice Foundation, … Continue reading “Ontario’s Trillium Foundation boosts local organizations”
Ontario announces emergency child care for critical frontline workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2021 QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario government is providing eligible health care and other frontline workers with free emergency child care for school-aged children, starting Monday, April 19, 2021. The announcement was made following the province’s decision to move elementary and secondary students across the province to remote learning following the April spring … Continue reading “Ontario announces emergency child care for critical frontline workers”
By MPP Toby Barrett On Thursday, April 8, 2021, Ontario issued a Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home order requiring everyone to remain at home except for essential purposes. This includes going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services (including being vaccinated), outdoor exercise, or for work that cannot be done remotely. Recently, COVID … Continue reading “Ontario enacts Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order”