Ontario Opposition will not support continued spending sprees
For immediate release: November 10, 2011 “We’re demanding a 2 per cent cut” – Barrett Simcoe – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says the Ontario track record on continued spending increases must be stopped. “After eight years of wasteful spending sprees we are literally drowning in red ink,” Barrett intoned. “This ship is sinking and we … Continue reading “Ontario Opposition will not support continued spending sprees”
By MPP Toby Barrett Last week’s newspaper column described the Greatest Generation – those who fought with honour and valour. The very same attributes we now see in our returning Afghan veterans. I came of age in the Vietnam era and, during two years on the road, had an opportunity to talk to a large … Continue reading “Veterans past and present – a cut above the rest”
For immediate release: November 4, 2011 Simcoe —Statistics Canada has indicated that October meant more job losses for the people and families of Ontario. “According to today’s Statistics Canada report, Ontario lost 75,000 full-time jobs in October, while the rest of Canada combined actually added full-time jobs,” Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett indicated. “Of these job … Continue reading “Ontario’s Jobs Crisis has now worsened – MPP Barrett”
For Immediate Release: November 3, 2011 Simcoe — With the economy in decline and the deficit on the rise, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett has echoed Opposition Leader Tim Hudak’s pledge to do what Dalton McGuinty cannot: rein in government spending, eliminate waste, and restore Ontario as a leader in private sector job creation. “Ontario’s unemployment … Continue reading “Barrett-Hudak target wasteful spending and jobs crisis”
By MPP Toby Barrett The Greatest Generation is a term coined by journalist Tom Brokaw in reference to those who grew up during the Great Depression and went on to fight in World War II. Brokaw described them as, “the greatest generation any society has ever produced,” arguing that rather than fighting for fame and … Continue reading “We pay tribute to the Greatest Generation”
By MPP Toby Barrett Two weeks after the last ballot was cast, we in Ontario learned of approvals for more electricity increases. The same day we also heard we may soon be paying the highest price for electricity in the developed world. According to energy analyst Parker Gallant, and University of Guelph’s Glenn Fox, the … Continue reading “Hydro – things you find out after the election”
Barrett opposes possible provincial gun registry/handgun ban
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2011 SIMCOE – In the wake of the federal government introducing legislation to end Canada’s long gun registry, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is adamant Ontario does not introduce a provincial registry. Public Safety Minister Vic Toews introduced Bill C-19 – the legislation that will dismantle the long gun registry – … Continue reading “Barrett opposes possible provincial gun registry/handgun ban”
By MPP Toby Barrett After finally seeing the end of three minority governments federally, it looks like people in Ontario are about to get a reminder of what minority leadership means provincially. Ontario has seen elections create minorities in 1975 and 1977 – the last being in 1985, following the retirement of longtime Premier Bill … Continue reading “What can we expect from a minority government?”
By MPP Toby Barrett Now that the election has reached the finish line, it’s vital we don’t lose the ideas generated at the doors, at debates, and at our local fairs. I’m concerned minority leadership may mean continued government inability to understand and meet the needs of rural and small town Ontario. While minority governments … Continue reading “Time to roll up our sleeves and deal with issues”
By MPP Toby Barrett WC: 646 – 96 to cut “In the last election I told Ontarians I wouldn’t raise their taxes, and I broke that promise. I did raise their taxes.” (Dalton McGuinty, 2007) As we head into a month of concern, issues and input across the province of Ontario, I remain concerned that … Continue reading “Ontario’s wheel of tax again keeps on turning”