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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 19, 2014   SIMCOE – “Our Opposition Caucus is concerned about the significant news that U.S. Steel Canada has applied for creditor protection,” said Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. “I have been in touch with the union, the company and the Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Employment, and Infrastructure. It is important … Continue reading “Let’s work through U.S. Steel creditor protection one step at a time: Barrett”

September 12, 2014 For Immediate Release Simcoe  — Why are people so confused with the status of the Local Food Act? “The part of the legislation that deals with farmers donating to food banks is of most interest,” said Toby Barrett, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP and the Opposition Critic for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “This tax … Continue reading “Why isn’t the champion of local food serving up good news?”

Barrett and Bailey question politics of the bill September 9, 2014 For Immediate Release OUTDOOR FARM SHOW, WOODSTOCK — Where does the Local Food Act stand? That’s the question MPPs Toby Barrett and Bob Bailey are asking. Despite the Local Food Act being proclaimed some time ago, there are parts of the bill that are still … Continue reading “Uncertainty swirls with regard to Local Food Act”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 3, 2014 SIMCOE – In the wake of the government releasing its second five-year anti-poverty strategy, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett questioned what will truly be done to assist the less fortunate in society. “The bottom line is over the past 10 years, the poverty rate has gone up, the use of … Continue reading “Barrett calls for action on poverty”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2014 SIMCOE – Statistics Canada’s July jobs report shows Ontario lost 29,300 full time jobs last month. “Clearly, Ontario’s unemployment rate continues to be unacceptably high and the loss of full time jobs last month is a serious concern,” said Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott, Minister of Economic Development, Employment, … Continue reading “Ontario loses almost 30,000 full time jobs in July”

For Immediate Release August 6, 2014 Simcoe – Every day taxpayers are finding it increasingly difficult to save and invest, largely because they are paying for unaffordable energy costs and bloated energy agency pensions. Hydro consumers across the province are putting in almost $5 for every $1 employees are contributing to their pensions. “Hydro One … Continue reading “Hydro customers heavily subsidizing energy pensions”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK –Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett believes the government’s new aviation tax could have a direct impact on the riding. Ontario already has one of the highest taxes on aviation fuel amongst neighbouring provinces and adjacent American states at 2.7 cents per litre. As part of the budget, aviation … Continue reading “New tax driving Ontario airline tickets sky high”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett paid tribute to Annaleise Carr’s Radical Crossing 2.0 in the Ontario Legislature earlier today. Carr plans to set a new record this weekend by swimming the longest distance crossing Lake Erie. Her plans are to leave Erie, Pennsylvania and land in Port … Continue reading “Carr lauded in Ontario Legislature”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP wants to see more accountability from the Ministry of Natural Resources Special Purpose Account (SPA), especially in light of proposals to increase fees. The ministry’s Special Purpose Account receives revenue from hunting and fishing licenses and fines issued for violations issued by conservation officers. … Continue reading “Barrett echoes concerns about hunting and fishing license money”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – During Question Period, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett renewed his call for the province to require Asian carp entering Ontario first be gutted. Regulations currently ban the live importation of Asian carp into Ontario, but dead fish can be imported for food. Since that regulation was introduced, … Continue reading “Barrett renews call for gutting Asian carp imported into Ontario”