For immediate release: January 20, 2012 Caledonia – As the province approaches the sixth anniversary of the Douglas Creek Estates occupation at Caledonia, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett has joined Opposition Leader Tim Hudak in demanding completion of a vital hydro transmission project stopped by militants during the land dispute. “It’s been nearly a year since … Continue reading “Barrett/Hudak to McGuinty: Power up the Caledonia towers”
Author: Toby Barrett
By MPP Toby Barrett The interest in recent weeks on restoring historic township names in Norfolk echo some of the heritage principles that helped drive the re-establishment of our traditional two county system over a decade ago. By the time I arrived at Queens Park as a rookie in 1995, there had been 20 years … Continue reading “The clay/sand boundary – invisible but understood”
By MPP Toby Barrett I somewhat sheepishly confess I do not know my ward number – never did, and am sure I never will. I know who my municipal councillor is, I know my lot and concession number, my 911 number, my postal code, my rural route number – but not my ward number. Replacing … Continue reading “Should we take township titles back to the future?”
By MPP Toby Barrett “My name is Dalton McGuinty and I have a spending problem” – MPP Sylvia Jones The news that Moody’s Investor Services could downgrade Ontario’s credit rating unless it takes serious steps to deal with the mounting deficit is a wake-up call for Ontario’s reeling economy. While Ontario’s Opposition has been counselling … Continue reading “When will Ontario accept credit counselling?”
By MPP Toby Barrett Each year at this time my office receives a popular and informative calendar from the Ministry of Consumer Services. The “Smart Consumer Calendar” provides ‘buyer beware’ tips that last the year through. Feel free to pick one up, or order extras at Service Ontario, 1-800-668-9938. For example, the January page discusses senior’s … Continue reading “Pick up an informative consumer services calendar”
By MPP Toby Barrett Ring out the old, ring in the new Ring out the old, ring in the new,… Ring in the nobler modes of life, With sweeter manners, purer laws… – Alfred, Lord Tennyson As curtains close on 2011, there is much to reflect on that many will not soon forget. At the … Continue reading “Ring out the old, ring in the new”
By MPP Toby Barrett By the time this column goes to print, Santa and his nine tiny reindeer will have left the local parade circuit for the North Pole. Given the jam-packed schedule of float-filled events and photo-ops across our two counties the jolly red-elf will have his work cut out for him readying for … Continue reading “Parading toward Christmas in Haldimand-Norfolk”
For immediate release: December 16, 2011 BRANTFORD — MPP Toby Barrett says it’s time the Ontario government took action on its negative credit rating by Moody’s Investor Services. Yesterday, Moody’s warned that Ontario’s credit rating could be downgraded unless it takes serious steps to deal with the mounting deficit in its next budget. Downgrading the … Continue reading “Ontario relegated to “negative” credit watch”
Lack of COMSOC oversight means more wasted tax dollars… …and less for program spending – MPP Barrett
… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2011 QUEEN’S PARK — Ministry of Community and Social Services Critic Toby Barrett is concerned with the Auditor General’s finding that the Ministry continues to allow supportive services agencies to operate without adequate oversight. “Many of the concerns…of this program 15 years ago have still not been satisfactorily addressed,” … Continue reading “Lack of COMSOC oversight means more wasted tax dollars… …and less for program spending – MPP Barrett”
By MPP Toby Barrett Ontario’s Auditor General has now verified that the McGuinty green energy dream has turned into a nightmare. As local people continue to sign petitions, attend meetings, and contact their representatives regarding the planned arrival of hundreds of wind turbines, the release of the 2011 Auditor General’s annual report provides a scathing … Continue reading “Auditor General exposes folly of Green Energy Act”