By MPP Toby Barrett I feel fortunate I have been given the opportunity to publish my weekly newspaper column over the past 27 years. I first approached the Port Dover Maple Leaf, as my grandfather Tobe Barrett, when MP, wrote a column as a “farmer-politician”. Thankfully Stan Morris agreed to run my column. I told … Continue reading “Stay tuned, stay informed, look well to your vote”
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 20, 2022 HALDIMAND-NORFOLK – For 27 years, it has been an honour to serve my province and to serve the people I represent as the Ontario elected representative for Haldimand-Norfolk, and previously parts of Oxford and Brant. The past 27 years have been a bit of an adventure, to say the … Continue reading “It’s been a 27-year adventure”
By MPP Toby Barrett As we know too well, the pandemic touched every one of us. The past two years have been unlike anything any of us have seen or ever experienced. Far too many people have lost their jobs, businesses, and their loved ones tragically. One day we were reading about the first positive … Continue reading “We can’t go into a pandemic unprepared ever again”
Ontario provides boost to agricultural and horticultural societies
Province invests in local agricultural and horticultural societies to support their long standing traditions. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2022 SIMCOE – The Ontario government is providing $39,399.01 to support Haldimand-Norfolk agricultural and horticultural societies. The news was shared by Toby Barrett, MPP for Haldimand-Norfolk. This investment will help these organizations continue to operate and … Continue reading “Ontario provides boost to agricultural and horticultural societies”
Ontario keeping seniors fit, active, healthy and socially connected in Haldimand-Norfolk
For Immediate Release April 8, 2022 Ontario keeping seniors fit, active, healthy and socially connected in Haldimand-Norfolk SIMCOE – The Ontario government is continuing to invest in the health and well-being of our local seniors. Seniors Active Living Centres in Haldimand-Norfolk will receive a combined amount of $83,271 and this investment will help keep local … Continue reading “Ontario keeping seniors fit, active, healthy and socially connected in Haldimand-Norfolk”
For Immediate Release April 8, 2022 Barrett’s bill recognizes Ontario’s air, army, sea and Navy League cadets Queen’s Park – Ontario’s Cadets will now receive ongoing recognition for their outstanding service to the province beginning this October. Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett introduced Bill 45, An Act to proclaim Ontario Cadets Week last November 4, 2021. The bill passed final … Continue reading “Ontario Cadets Week Act to be enshrined in law, Monday”
Caressant Care will see 42 new and 54 upgraded beds NEWS April 8, 2022 Courtland— The Ontario government is adding 42 new and 54 upgraded beds at Caressant Care in Courtland. This is part of the government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 28,000 net new beds by 2028 and 25,000 upgraded long-term care … Continue reading “Ontario Building New Long-Term Care Beds in Courtland”
in Norfolk County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2022 NORFOLK COUNTY – As part of the Ontario government’s plan to connect every community in the province to high-speed internet by 2025, the governments of Canada and Ontario are investing nearly $1.2 million to build new broadband infrastructure in Norfolk County. The completion of this … Continue reading “Canada and Ontario increasing access to high-speed Internet”
By MPP Toby Barrett The future of work is here. Your Ontario government is pivoting to chart a course that leaves no one behind. We’re making changes that will put Ontario workers and their families first for generations to come. We are laying the foundation for opportunity and prosperity. This means taking immediate action to … Continue reading “Changing laws to accommodate changing workplaces”
Ontario cutting gas and fuel taxes for six months to provide relief for businesses and families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2022 QUEEN’S PARK — As part of its plan to keep costs down for Ontario families and businesses, the Ontario government is introducing legislation that would, if passed, cut the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax by 5.3 cents per litre for six months beginning … Continue reading “Ontario cutting gas and fuel taxes for six months to provide relief for businesses and families”