Author: Toby Barrett

Barrett to Hoskins: Let’s get on with the job of disabled accessibility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 28, 2013 Queen’s Park – Opposition Social Services Critic Toby Barrett called out government on its underwhelming implementation, and enforcement, of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) today. Barrett questioned Eric Hoskins, Minister of Economic Development, in the Legislature this afternoon. “…it’s now been eight years since the Ontario … Continue reading “Barrett to Hoskins: Let’s get on with the job of disabled accessibility”

MPP Barrett stands up for families with developmental disabilities

Developmental Services Committee receives all-Party support FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 24, 2013 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett wrapped up a week focused on disability issues with a unanimous show of support for caucus colleague Christine Elliott’s call for a Select Committee on Developmental Services. As Opposition Critic for Social Services Toby Barrett spoke … Continue reading “MPP Barrett stands up for families with developmental disabilities”

Look at all options, imagine the possibilities

By MPP Toby Barrett “This circular discussion cannot continue.” – Ron Keating We on this part of Lake Erie are blessed with significant wetlands including the marshes of Long Point and the Lower Grand, even upper Silver Lake in Port Dover. Over the years, they have been altered by man-made structures –Dunnville Dam, Long Point … Continue reading “Look at all options, imagine the possibilities”

Barrett demands action on crisis for families with developmental disabilities

Opposition Social Services Critic calls for support of Select Committee  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2013 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk’s MPP called out government to support new direction to deal with an emerging crisis facing families enduring long waiting lists and little support for their developmentally disabled children. Barrett questioned the Minister of Community and … Continue reading “Barrett demands action on crisis for families with developmental disabilities”

We need to budget for future jobs and economic growth

By MPP Toby Barrett “It’s the economy, stupid” ~ James Carville, 1992 In Ontario we all have hopes of getting a good job, quality schools for our children, accessible health care and a climate where businesses and entrepreneurs can pursue their dreams and bring new products to market. This vision creates a first-class Ontario, complete … Continue reading “We need to budget for future jobs and economic growth”

Barrett calls on government to help steelworkers get back to work

Haldimand-Norfolk MPP calls for late show debate after lackluster Minister response May 13, 2013 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk’s MPP will be going back at the Minister of Labour tomorrow after indicating his dissatisfaction with a response to his question on government steps to deal with the US Steel lockout of Steelworkers at Nanticoke. “I was … Continue reading “Barrett calls on government to help steelworkers get back to work”

Barrett highlights Dutch “Immigrant” display at Norfolk Arts Centre

MPP invites visitors to Sloot collection during Dutch Heritage Month QUEEN’S PARK – Soon after the raising of the Dutch flag at the Ontario Legislature to recognize Dutch Heritage Month, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett stood in the House to invite people to the Norfolk Arts Centre for a must-see display reflecting the struggle and experience … Continue reading “Barrett highlights Dutch “Immigrant” display at Norfolk Arts Centre”

Ontario budget social service reform fails the disabled and taxpayers

Cherry-picked Lankin recommendations undermine efficiency, job creation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2013 QUEEN’S PARK –The predictions of social service reform from the 2013 Ontario budget have fallen flat, amounting to little more than lip-service according to Opposition Community and Social Services Critic Toby Barrett. “After all their talk of reform based on the recommendations … Continue reading “Ontario budget social service reform fails the disabled and taxpayers”

2013 Ontario budget leads down the same path to more debt and fewer jobs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2013 QUEEN’S PARK – The way out of the jobs and debt crisis created by the McGuinty-Wynne government isn’t hard to see, but there’s no sign of escape in the Ontario budget document tabled today. That, according to Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett who says the 2013 budget is more evidence … Continue reading “2013 Ontario budget leads down the same path to more debt and fewer jobs”