Research and innovation that makes sense on the farm

By MPP Toby Barrett  Recently, I attended the Norfolk Federation of Agriculture annual meeting where I had an opportunity to speak about some of the work I’ve been doing over the winter. Over the past several months, Agriculture Minister Lisa Thompson, my fellow Parliamentary Assistant Randy Pettapiece, OMAFRA staff, and I have conducted extensive consultations, … Continue reading “Research and innovation that makes sense on the farm”

Barrett honours the life and service of Bud Bradley

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2022 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett rose in the Ontario Legislature today to pay tribute to former MP Bud Bradley. “This Bud’s for you. That was the election slogan of my mentor, my MP for Haldimand–Norfolk, Dr. T.A. “Bud” Bradley, who very recently passed at the age of … Continue reading “Barrett honours the life and service of Bud Bradley”

$13.2 billion child care deal will lower fees for families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2022 QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario and Canada have signed a $13.2 billion agreement that will lower fees for families and deliver an average of $10 a day child care by September 2025. Highlights of Ontario’s better deal include: A federal investment of $13.2 billion over six years with the province … Continue reading “$13.2 billion child care deal will lower fees for families”

We are well positioned to rebuild our economy

By MPP Toby Barrett Unquestionably, over the past two years, businesses of every type and size in across Haldimand-Norfolk and right across Ontario have faced incredible challenges. Government saw the challenges and stepped up to offer help. This included unprecedented levels of support through grants and funding for businesses that were forced to close…something I … Continue reading “We are well positioned to rebuild our economy”

Putting people at the centre of quality home care

By MPP Toby Barrett Our society in Ontario recognizes the crucial role home care plays in our health system. We know seniors prefer to stay at home as long as they can, and we are taking steps to promote the kind of healthy living that ensures that can happen. It is better for the health … Continue readingPutting people at the centre of quality home care

Ontario taking action to increase long-term care staffing

For Immediate Release March 15, 2022 HN LTC homes to receive $6,863,736 Haldimand-Norfolk — As part of its plan to fix long-term care, the Ontario government will provide up to $673 million this year to long-term care homes across the province to increase staffing levels, leading to more direct care for residents. This includes $6,863,736 … Continue reading “Ontario taking action to increase long-term care staffing”

Rediscover Ontario and get up to a 20% tax credit on eligible accommodation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 11, 2022 PORT DOVER — The Ontario government is encouraging the people of Ontario to rediscover the province and support Ontario’s important tourism industry this March Break and all year round with the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit. With this Personal Income Tax credit, residents will get back up to 20 per … Continue reading “Rediscover Ontario and get up to a 20% tax credit on eligible accommodation”

Ontario modernizing school science curriculum 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2022  QUEEN’S PARK — To ensure students have critical life and job skills, the Ontario government is introducing a new science and technology curriculum and de-streaming the Grade 9 science course for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.  The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1 to 8: Science and Technology, 2022, and the planned … Continue reading “Ontario modernizing school science curriculum ”

Deadline for business support program looming 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2022  QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is reminding businesses impacted by January’s COVID measures that the deadline for the business costs support program is Monday.  Eligible businesses required to close, or reduce capacity, due to the public health measures put in place to blunt the spread of the … Continue reading “Deadline for business support program looming ”

Urgent and emergent care has always been there

By MPP Toby Barrett Given the extreme and unprecedented challenges faced by our health care system during COVID-19, Ontario has been forced to make some hard choices in order to protect the people’s health. Because of the nature of the pandemic and the realities that it brought, our government was required to introduce temporary measures … Continue reading “Urgent and emergent care has always been there”