For Immediate Release: July 26, 2011 Ridgetown – Almost two weeks after writing a letter to the Minister asking government to allow adequate time for public input on the Capital Power Port Dover-Nanticoke wind project, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Barrett has confirmed the window for comment has been extended another month. “The timing of the original government … Continue reading “Demands for public input extension on Capital Power wind towers successful; concerned citizens granted a second thirty-day window for comment on Port Dover/Nanticoke project”
Author: Toby Barrett
For Immediate Release: July 26, 2011 Ridgetown – Almost two weeks after writing a letter to the Minister asking government allow adequate time for public input on the Capital Power Port Dover-Nanticoke wind project, Haldimand-Norfolk’s MPP has confirmed the window for comment has been extended another month. “The timing of the original government EBR posting … Continue reading “Barrett and resident requests for public input extension on Capital Power wind towers successful; concerned citizens granted a second thirty day window for comment on Port Dover/Nanticoke project”
For Immediate Release: July 22, 2011 SIMCOE – Tracking sex offenders will make Ontario families and children safer. GPS technology would allow law enforcement officials to track what street a sexual predator is on. Police would be able to monitor sex offenders and, if needed, stop them from entering an area where there could be … Continue reading “Creating a safer Ontario for families”
By MPP Toby Barrett Of all the services provided by the provincial level of government, health care consistently remains the number one priority for people in Ontario. Every family expects high quality health care to be there when they need it. Health sector spending accounts for about 46 cents of every tax dollar allocated. But, … Continue reading “Everyone deserves quality, reliable health care”
By MPP Toby Barrett In the past week, Ontario Ombudsman André Marin has called on the McGuinty government to lift the veil of secrecy following his investigations revealing a lack of transparency and accountability. As anyone familiar with the Ombudsman’s Office knows, its role is to ensure government works in the best interests of its … Continue reading “Government transparency, accountability lacking”
By MPP Toby Barrett For Ontario to lead again, we must make the decisions necessary to balance the budget in a responsible way. Ontario’s Auditor General, Jim McCarter, has advised residents to take the McGuinty pledge to limit spending to 1.8 per cent a year with a “moderately big grain of salt,”. In his recent … Continue reading “Families / governments must live within their means”
By MPP Toby Barrett While the Ontario government has focused on priorities like policing what kind of dog we can own or protecting the dandelions on our lawn – it has turned a blind eye to lawbreakers who take a free ride on the backs of law-abiding citizens. This is wrong and is in need … Continue reading “Our way of life is based on one law for all”
By MPP Toby Barrett Strong farms are vital to a strong Haldimand-Norfolk and a strong Ontario. And a strong rural Ontario needs a healthy and sustainable agricultural sector – one that provides opportunities for the next generation of families to continue to earn a living from farming. Government does have a role to play – … Continue reading “Now is the time for a renewed focus on farming”
For Immediate Release: July 14, 2011 Simcoe – Halidmand-Norfolk’s MPP is asking government to allow proper time for public input on the Capital Power wind Port Dover-Nanticoke wind project. “I regret the fact that government chose to post the Capital Power Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) notice for comment over the July First holiday weekend, … Continue reading “Barrett requests extension for public input on Capital Power wind towers, sneaky holiday weekend EBR posting for Port Dover/Nanticoke project denies adequate time for consideration and comment”
For Immediate Release: July 14, 2011 Halidmand-Norfolk’s MPP is asking government to allow adequate time for public input on the Capital Power wind Port Dover-Nanticoke wind project. “I regret the fact that government chose to post the Capital Power Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) notice for comment over the July First holiday weekend, leaving many … Continue reading “Barrett requests extension for public input on Capital Power wind towers, Holiday weekend EBR posting for Port Dover/Nanticoke project denies adequate time for consideration and comment”