By MPP Toby Barrett The world of work is obviously shifting quickly, and to protect workers our laws need to keep up. Workplaces are drastically different than they were two years ago, but some things have not changed. We know people need to feel confident they can support their families and provide for their future. … Continue reading “The world of work is changing and so must our laws”
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By MPP Toby Barrett They stand staunchly on Remembrance Day as honour guards each year. Army, air and sea cadets are a part of the country’s proud military history standing alongside those who truly understand the sacrifices made. In Canada, a dynamic cadet program exists with numerous cadet corps and squadrons across Ontario. The Air … Continue reading “Their sacrifice of freedom gave us our freedom”
By MPP Toby Barrett As a long-time legislator, I have been involved in many debates and clashes of conflicting and competing interests over the years involving our lakes and rivers. Ontario is blessed with 250,000 lakes which play a central role in our history, our heritage and culture, and in our fishing-, transportation- and tourism-based … Continue reading “Let’s try a new approach to our lakes and rivers”
By MPP Toby Barrett Ontario is at the centre of one of the most stable and competitive business environments in the world. Strategically located in the heart of North America, we can offer companies access to more than 187-million consumers within a day’s drive of the Greater Toronto Area. With a population of more than 14 … Continue reading “Our economy can rebound stronger than ever before”
By MPP Toby Barrett This October, the second session of Ontario’s 42nd Parliament reconvened with Her Majesty’s Speech from the Throne by Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor. Much of the Throne Speech focussed on the work of the province, country and world to fight new variants of Covid-19. The past 18 months have been some of the … Continue reading “Continuing to protect Ontarians while moving forward”
By MPP Toby Barrett As a government, we must ensure our youngest learners have a great place close to home to start their education journey. Over the past few years, areas of Haldimand-Norfolk have greatly expanded, for example Caledonia where many families, especially from the 905 area code, are attracted to the ‘Grand’ community. Caledonia … Continue reading “Schools and education paramount as we move forward”
By MPP Toby Barrett As we across Haldimand-Norfolk sit down to dinner over the Thanksgiving weekend, we are reminded to thank farmers, farm workers and food processors for their role in putting food on our tables. Every year, Ontario sets aside a week in early October to recognize agriculture. Agriculture Week is dedicated to celebrating … Continue reading “Let’s all get out and celebrate Agriculture Week”
By MPP Toby Barrett At this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, laid out our ongoing work with municipalities to foster home ownership while protecting the environment. Across the province, too many families worry that the dream of home ownership is out of reach. We know … Continue reading “Building homes while protecting the environment”
Building homes while protecting the environment By MPP Toby Barrett At this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, laid out our ongoing work with municipalities to foster home ownership while protecting the environment. Across the province, too many families worry that the dream of home ownership … Continue reading “”
By MPP Toby Barrett The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult to navigate for many. To assist individuals and families soldier through some of the financial challenges, the Ontario government has introduced several tax credits. Despite the difficulties we continue to face, the people of Ontario – the people of Haldimand-Norfolk – have demonstrated incredible teamwork … Continue reading “Tax credits to help people move to economic recovery”