FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 20, 2022 HALDIMAND-NORFOLK – For 27 years, it has been an honour to serve my province and to serve the people I represent as the Ontario elected representative for Haldimand-Norfolk, and previously parts of Oxford and Brant. The past 27 years have been a bit of an adventure, to say the … Continue reading “It’s been a 27-year adventure”
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Ontario provides boost to agricultural and horticultural societies
Province invests in local agricultural and horticultural societies to support their long standing traditions. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2022 SIMCOE – The Ontario government is providing $39,399.01 to support Haldimand-Norfolk agricultural and horticultural societies. The news was shared by Toby Barrett, MPP for Haldimand-Norfolk. This investment will help these organizations continue to operate and … Continue reading “Ontario provides boost to agricultural and horticultural societies”
Ontario keeping seniors fit, active, healthy and socially connected in Haldimand-Norfolk
For Immediate Release April 8, 2022 Ontario keeping seniors fit, active, healthy and socially connected in Haldimand-Norfolk SIMCOE – The Ontario government is continuing to invest in the health and well-being of our local seniors. Seniors Active Living Centres in Haldimand-Norfolk will receive a combined amount of $83,271 and this investment will help keep local … Continue reading “Ontario keeping seniors fit, active, healthy and socially connected in Haldimand-Norfolk”
For Immediate Release April 8, 2022 Barrett’s bill recognizes Ontario’s air, army, sea and Navy League cadets Queen’s Park – Ontario’s Cadets will now receive ongoing recognition for their outstanding service to the province beginning this October. Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett introduced Bill 45, An Act to proclaim Ontario Cadets Week last November 4, 2021. The bill passed final … Continue reading “Ontario Cadets Week Act to be enshrined in law, Monday”
Caressant Care will see 42 new and 54 upgraded beds NEWS April 8, 2022 Courtland— The Ontario government is adding 42 new and 54 upgraded beds at Caressant Care in Courtland. This is part of the government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 28,000 net new beds by 2028 and 25,000 upgraded long-term care … Continue reading “Ontario Building New Long-Term Care Beds in Courtland”
in Norfolk County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2022 NORFOLK COUNTY – As part of the Ontario government’s plan to connect every community in the province to high-speed internet by 2025, the governments of Canada and Ontario are investing nearly $1.2 million to build new broadband infrastructure in Norfolk County. The completion of this … Continue reading “Canada and Ontario increasing access to high-speed Internet”
Ontario cutting gas and fuel taxes for six months to provide relief for businesses and families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2022 QUEEN’S PARK — As part of its plan to keep costs down for Ontario families and businesses, the Ontario government is introducing legislation that would, if passed, cut the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax by 5.3 cents per litre for six months beginning … Continue reading “Ontario cutting gas and fuel taxes for six months to provide relief for businesses and families”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2022 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett rose in the Ontario Legislature today to pay tribute to former MP Bud Bradley. “This Bud’s for you. That was the election slogan of my mentor, my MP for Haldimand–Norfolk, Dr. T.A. “Bud” Bradley, who very recently passed at the age of … Continue reading “Barrett honours the life and service of Bud Bradley”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2022 QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario and Canada have signed a $13.2 billion agreement that will lower fees for families and deliver an average of $10 a day child care by September 2025. Highlights of Ontario’s better deal include: A federal investment of $13.2 billion over six years with the province … Continue reading “$13.2 billion child care deal will lower fees for families”
For Immediate Release March 15, 2022 HN LTC homes to receive $6,863,736 Haldimand-Norfolk — As part of its plan to fix long-term care, the Ontario government will provide up to $673 million this year to long-term care homes across the province to increase staffing levels, leading to more direct care for residents. This includes $6,863,736 … Continue reading “Ontario taking action to increase long-term care staffing”