FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett believes the Ontario budget is not only leading the province down the wrong path, it’s taking it down the garden path. Barrett pointed to the $30.2-billion discrepancy between the budget and what economist Don Drummond predicted. In his report, Drummond said if … Continue reading “Budget leading Ontario down an expensive garden path”
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Barrett appointed Opposition Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Critic
First elected in 1995, as a government member, MPP Barrett chaired Rural Caucus and was Parliamentary Assistant to OMAFRA. Barrett also previously served as Agriculture Critic during the John Tory Opposition. A 600-acre family mixed-farm operation north of Port Dover provided Barrett a background in dairy, beef, broilers, hatching eggs and sheep, as well as … Continue reading “Barrett appointed Opposition Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Critic”
For Immediate Release July 8, 2014 Premier’s promise has a $30.2 billion discrepancy Queen’s Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett took time during Question Period today to remind Premier Wynne that in 2012 she committed to eliminate Ontario’s deficit by fiscal year 2017-18. “So you say in three years it’s zero deficit,” Barrett questioned. “However, … Continue reading “Premier’s promise has a $30.2 billion discrepancy”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 3, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded Ontario’s credit rating outlook to negative. Moody’s outlook was stable, but the downgrade was due to the expectation of “the increase in planned deficits”. The credit rating change could affect the borrowing rate on the province’s $250 billion in debt securities. … Continue reading “Ontario credit rating outlook downgraded”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2014 SIMCOE – The Ontario Legislature resumes on July 2. For members of the Official Opposition, the first order of business will be electing an interim leader on July 2. That will be followed by a group swearing-in ceremony for MPPs. The Speech from the Throne will be at 2 … Continue reading “Legislature reconvenes July 2”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2014 Simcoe – Fresh off the campaign trail, MPPs are being called back to Queen’s Park on July 2nd. It will be a busy day for new and returning members as all will need to be sworn in, an election for the Speaker of the House will be held, and … Continue reading “Back to work at Queen’s Park in July – Barrett”
Lack of full-time Ag Minister reflected in less than adequate budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2014 SIMCOE – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is questioning how farmers are benefiting from a part-time Agriculture Minister given the low profile of farming and rural Ontario in the May 1 budget. Barrett is adamant Ontario must return to having a full-time Agriculture Minister to lobby for agri-business and be … Continue reading “Lack of full-time Ag Minister reflected in less than adequate budget”
Toby Barrett wants bill to put organizations’ needs first For Immediate Release May 1, 2014 Queen’s Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett wants input from local not-for-profit organizations regarding the government’s Bill 85 titled, Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). The legislation has been designed to make some long overdue technical fixes and provide further transparency and … Continue reading “Local MPP looking for input on Not-For-Profit legislation”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett renewed the call for a truck bypass in Hagersville during debate in the Ontario Legislature today. “Tractor trailers come through town they can’t turn at the intersections,” he said during legislative debate on infrastructure. Earlier in the week, Barrett witnessed an accident … Continue reading “Barrett reiterates need for Hagersville bypass”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2014 SIMCOE – Toby Barrett, Haldimand-Nofolk MPP, is questioning why the Local Food Act hasn’t been proclaimed even though it was passed six months ago. The act would increase local food in the broader public sector. “If it ever warms up, asparagus season will be upon us,” Barrett said. “Here … Continue reading “Why hasn’t Wynne proclaimed Local Food Act?”