Barrett seeking worthy nominations for Diamond Jubilee Medal program
For Immediate Release April 4, 2012 Simcoe – In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne, MPP Toby Barrett is seeking input from the community for the Diamond Jubilee Medal program. “As an MPP I have the opportunity to nominate up to 14 people from Haldimand-Norfolk,” Barrett … Continue reading “Barrett seeking worthy nominations for Diamond Jubilee Medal program”
By MPP Toby Barrett Staring down the barrel of a forecasted $30.2 billion deficit and a $411.4 billion debt Ontario’s economic future is at stake. Many expected more than deferred spending, voluntary wage freezes and pension tweaks from the province’s touted belt-tightening budget. This 2012-13 budget misses the mark. It does not address Ontario’s jobs … Continue reading “A budget for more deficit, debt and decline”
For immediate release: April 2, 2012 QUEEN’S PARK — Port Dover resident Will Hourigan was featured in the Ontario Legislature today when Renfew-Nippising-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski reported on the annual Opeongo Heritage Cup. “The Opeongo Heritage Cup is a multicultural tournament contested each year by players with roots in the Bonnechere and Madawaska Valleys who … Continue reading “Port Dover MVP recognized at Queens Park”
Barrett picks apart Minister’s, “pathetic”, excuse for lack of Ornge oversight
QUEEN’S PARK — Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett held the Minister of Health to account in the Legislature today for her, “lame” excuses to the Public Accounts Committee for lack of ministerial oversight at Ornge air ambulance service. “Yesterday at the public accounts committee, the Minister of Health indicated that because Ornge is a federally regulated … Continue reading “Barrett picks apart Minister’s, “pathetic”, excuse for lack of Ornge oversight”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2012 QUEEN’S PARK – The corn fields of Canboro and wheat crops in Windham Centre are a long way from the bureaucrats in Toronto. That much was obvious in yesterday’s Ontario budget. While it’s recognized that cutbacks are needed in government bureaucracy, the McGuinty government ignores the fact that agriculture … Continue reading “The forgotten farm”
By MPP Toby Barrett Of late, MPPs of all stripes have been debating a piece of legislation which was crafted in response to the infamous G20 regulation. You may recall before the G20 Summit in Toronto, the McGuinty government approved draconian measures to be taken without telling anybody. The government at the time was heavily … Continue reading “When democracy is sabotaged we see bad results”
Where’s the austerity? MPP Barrett questions McGuinty half-baked attempts at belt-tightening
QUEEN’S PARK — Staring down the barrel of a forecasted $30.2 billion deficit, with the economic future of the province at stake, we expected more than deferred spending and pension tweaks. That from Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett, following an Ontario budget that he says fails to address the jobs and spending crisis created by the … Continue reading “Where’s the austerity? MPP Barrett questions McGuinty half-baked attempts at belt-tightening”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23rd, 2012 QUEEN’S PARK – After meeting with Haldimand and Norfolk farmers at Queens Park, MPP Toby Barrett addressed area wind concerns during debate of Opposition Leader Tim Hudak’s bill to end FIT and restore local decision making. “Yesterday I filed a letter with the EBR commentary with respect to the … Continue reading “Barrett stands again for municipal input on wind Haldimand and Norfolk farmers attend Queen’s Park as MPP speaks to local concerns”
MPP Barrett reiterates call for Select Committee to dig deeper following scathing AG report on ORNGE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21st, 2012 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is calling for immediate government action after an Auditor General report highlighting lack of oversight, excessive waste and mismanagement at the disgraced air ambulance agency – ORNGE. “For starters we in the Official Opposition feel someone in government should be take responsibility … Continue reading “MPP Barrett reiterates call for Select Committee to dig deeper following scathing AG report on ORNGE”
By MPP Toby Barrett The wind tower debate continues to rage at Queens Park. Haldimand and Norfolk residents joined the fray recently, staging a silent and chilling protest, standing in the visitor’s gallery to turn their backs on Liberal/NDP legislators? ?who had just voted against a wind moratorium?. A busload of about 30 locals joined … Continue reading “Wind policy that turns its back on rural Ontario”