Author: Toby Barrett

For Immediate Release: July 9, 2011 Simcoe – Yesterday, the McGuinty government reached a $20 million settlement in a class action lawsuit brought forward by the residents and businesses of Caledonia in 2006. Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett feels the settlement may be a sideways apology from the government. “Or it could be a desperate attempt … Continue reading “$20 million settlement for Caledonia desperate attempt to silence community: MPP Barrett”

For Immediate Release: July 4, 2011 The MNR currently has a private gas well policy posted to the Environmental Registry. This notice was first published April 26, 2011 with a 45 day comment period. The policy was re-published on June 9, 2011 to extend the comment period to July 8, 2011. It can be viewed … Continue reading “Barrett encourages gas well owners to have their say”

For Immediate Release: June 30, 2011 Simcoe – July 1 marks the one year anniversary of the eco tax — an additional tax introduced on 9,000 items along with the HST. Facing pressure, the Ontario government backed down and tried to save face by removing the tax on some goods. But Dalton McGuinty did not remove … Continue reading “One year since the advent of eco tax”

For Immediate Release: June 20, 2011 Friday, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett took to the streets of Simcoe to highlight the long list of taxes Dalton McGuinty has implemented. He also highlighted Dalton McGuinty’s plan for future tax hikes. First, Dalton McGuinty broke his 2003 and 2007 promises not to raise taxes and, in fact, imposed … Continue reading “Barrett warns of future tax hikes under Taxman McGuinty”

For Immediate Release: June 9, 2011 Simcoe – As government members prepared to shut down the Legislature early, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett reiterated local demand for a wind power moratorium before they hit the exits. As the end of the Spring session drew near, Barrett rose a number of times to read in petitions calling … Continue reading “Over 2,000 petition for moratorium on wind”

For Immediate Release: June 9, 2011 Simcoe – As government was preparing to shut down the Legislature early, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett reiterated local demand for a wind power moratorium before they hit the exits. As the end of the Spring session drew near Barrett rose a number of times to read in petitions calling … Continue reading “Moratorium call repeated on behalf of over 2,000 petitioners”

For Immediate Release: June 6, 2011 Simcoe – As government was preparing to shut down the Legislature early, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett ensured they heard local demand for a wind power moratorium before they hit the exits. As the end of the Spring session drew near Barrett rose a number of times to read in … Continue reading “MPP Barrett continues to deliver wind petitions as government runs for the exits Moratorium call repeated on behalf of over 2,000 petitioners”

For Immediate Release: June 3, 2011 Simcoe – Two days before the government prorogued the Ontario Legislature early, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett was able to update the Ontario Legislature about concerns at Edwards Landfill in Cayuga. With the Minister of the Environment unable or unwilling to answer Barrett’s follow up on, “provincial orders requiring 37 … Continue reading “No answers on Edwards landfill Barrett follow-up questions met with empty words”