For Immediate Release: February 28, 2011 Queens Park – Five years after the occupation of Douglas Creek Estates at Caledonia, government is still attempting to hide from questions regarding McGuinty’s legacy of futility. Today, as residents marked the fifth (un)happy anniversary, McGuinty’s Energy Minister refused to address Haldimand Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett’s questions about the … Continue reading “Five years later – still no wires on abandoned power towers, Energy Minister ignores worthless, wireless monuments to inaction at Caledonia”
Author: Toby Barrett
By MPP Toby Barrett “There is nothing politically right which is morally wrong” – Daniel O’Connell 1775-1847 At the five year mark, militants continue to occupy and control the Douglas Creek Estates subdivision in Caledonia – a burnt out truck trailer and hydro barricade remain at the entrance – smoke shacks remain on government property, … Continue reading “February 28th is fifth anniversary of Caledonia”
By MPP Toby Barrett “IRS: We’ve got what it takes to take what you’ve got” – Anonymous During the course of pre-budget hearings in London, Windsor, Thunder Bay, Timmins, Ottawa and Toronto, we on the Finance Committee heard from dozens of stakeholders and received hundreds of written submissions. Many testifying recognized that the government’s management … Continue reading “Taxes, fees – a growing threat to Ontario households”
For Immediate Release: February 24, 2011 Queens Park – After spearheading three separate Private Members Bills designed to restore property rights in Ontario, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is heartened that a joint provincial and federal effort may be able to give landowners the rights and protections they deserve. Barrett commented following a Queens Park media … Continue reading “MPP and MP join to enshrine property rights, Hillier and Reid echo MPP Barrett call to restore property rights”
Wind towers pit neighbour against neighbour – we need municipal oversight
For Immediate Release: February 24, 2011 QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Toby Barrett again joins Opposition Leader Tim Hudak to demand a moratorium on wind power until local decision making powers are restored. “With something like 200 wind towers coming to southern Haldimand County it’s crucial that all of us, through our elected representatives, be part … Continue reading “Wind towers pit neighbour against neighbour – we need municipal oversight”
For Immediate Release: February 18, 2011 SIMCOE – Respect and relief for families will be the focus of the Ontario Opposition when they return to Queen’s Park next week according to Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. “McGuinty has failed to respect that Ontario families pay the bills while watching their tax dollars wasted on sweetheart deals, … Continue reading “Barrett, Hudak, call for respect and relief for families”
For Immediate Release: February 15, 2011 Sarnia – Opposition Environment Critic Toby Barrett says McGuinty’s latest backtrack on offshore wind is government’s latest admission its expensive energy experiments have failed. The reversal – calling for a halt to offshore wind projects in Ontario – follows a lengthening of setbacks for offshore wind over the summer, … Continue reading “Failed McGuinty energy experiments lead to wind about-face”
Barrett launches new website and gives us something to tweet about
For Immediate Release: February 14, 2011 Simcoe — Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett loves his new website and so he’s chosen Valentine’s Day as the launch. “This new website has been a long time in the making but I think constituents will agree that it is well worth the wait,” Barrett said. “We’ve listened to people … Continue reading “Barrett launches new website and gives us something to tweet about”
For Immediate Release: February 11, 2011 Simcoe – Haldimand Norfolk’s MPP is encouraging Ontario residents to join together in an effort to treat a wasteful affliction that is costing the province billions. “It’s called Dalton Deficit Disorder,” quipped MPP Toby Barrett. “It’s caused by wasteful spending and has seen our government spend an estimated $18.7 … Continue reading “Help find the cure for Dalton Deficit Disorder (DDD)”
For Immediate Release: February 4, 2011 Simcoe – Reports of Ontario Power Generation CEO Tom Mitchell’s comments regarding plans and research to extend the lifeline of Nanticoke – and Lambton – coal plants are welcome news to Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. “Since the November release of Ontario’s latest long term energy plan, I’ve been seeking … Continue reading “OPG comments on gas/grass reassuring OPG CEO eyes at least 15 years of life for coal closure plants: report”