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HaldimandFunding Will Help Improve Access to High-Quality Mental Health and Addictions Care FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 5, 2021 TOWNSEND — The Ontario government is improving access to high-quality mental health and addictions care for unserved and underserved areas in Haldimand-Norfolk, Niagara and the surrounding region by investing in a new mobile mental health and addictions … Continue reading “Ontario investing in new mobile mental health and addictions clinic in Haldimand-Norfolk”

For Immediate Release November 4, 2021 Queen’s Park – In today’s Fall Economic Statement the Ontario Government laid out a plan to build a health and long-term care system that delivers the quality of care Ontarians deserve. To strengthen the health and long-term care workforce, Ontario is investing $342 million, beginning in 2021–22, to add … Continue reading “Ontario protecting its progress in healthcare”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 4, 2021 QUEEN’S PARK – The 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Build Ontario lays out how the government will build the foundation for Ontario’s recovery and prosperity by getting shovels in the ground on critical infrastructure, attracting increased investment, and restoring leadership in auto manufacturing and other industries. The … Continue reading “Fall Economic Statement to boost tax credits”

For Immediate Release November 4, 2021 Private Members Bill will recognize province’s air, army, sea and Navy League cadets Queen’s Park – MPP Toby Barrett has introduced a Private Members Bill calling on the Legislature to recognize Ontario’s cadets. If the bill passes, it will see the first Saturday in October commence the weeklong recognition. … Continue reading “Barrett introduces Ontario Cadets Week bill”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 28, 2021 TORONTO – The Ontario government is introducing legislation today that, if passed, would amend the Remembrance Week Act, 2016 to give Ontario workers the right to wear a poppy in the workplace during Remembrance Week. By wearing a poppy, Ontarians remember the bravery and valour of Canadian Armed Forces veterans and … Continue reading “Ontario enshrining the right to wear poppies in the workplace”

For Immediate Release October 22, 2021 Ontario provides early notice and much-needed stability to municipalities for 2022     Simcoe — The Ontario government is announcing 2022 funding allocations under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF), the Province’s main general assistance grant to municipalities. Norfolk County is set to receive $6,091,700 while Haldimand County will … Continue reading “Haldimand and Norfolk Counties benefit from Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 21, 2021 QUEEN’S PARK – The Ontario government has launched a pilot program to help municipalities and landowners prepare industrial sites for investments that will drive regional growth and job creation. The Site Readiness Program is a funding initiative to help industrial sites become more equipped to attract investment. Sites of … Continue reading “Ontario helps industrial sites become “Investment Ready” sooner”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 18, 2021 QUEEN’S PARK – The Ontario government is helping more farmers in Haldimand-Norfolk protect lakes and water sources by adopting sustainable farming practices that will build more resilient farm operations. Toby Barrett, MPP for Haldimand-Norfolk today welcomed a recent announcement by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Lisa … Continue reading “Barrett supports Ontario farmers work to improve soil health and water quality”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 6, 2021 QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario government will provide up to $270 million this year to long-term care homes across the province to increase staffing levels, leading to more direct care for residents. This includes $2,803,415 for long-term care homes in Haldimand-Norfolk. This is part of the province’s commitment to … Continue reading “Ontario taking action to immediately increase staffing in LTC leading to more direct care for residents in Haldimand-Norfolk”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 16, 2021 SIMCOE – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett wants to ensure eligible area residents are aware of the Ontario Jobs Training Tax Credit for 2021. This is a refundable personal income tax credit that returns 50 per cent of eligible training expenses for 2021, up to $2,000. Expenses that apply include … Continue reading “Training tax credits available for laid-off workers”