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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 11, 2013 Barrett advocates for debt control SIMCOE – In the time it took to read this, Ontario’s debt increased by more than the average wage in Haldimand-Norfolk. MPP Toby Barrett noted in the past three minutes Ontario’s debt increased by over $66,000, which is more than the average Ontario wage. … Continue reading “Barrett advocates for debt control”

For Immediate Release August 29, 2013 SIMCOE – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says animal rights activists that let loose 500 fox and mink from a fur farm near Renton should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. “First off, fur farming is a legitimate agricultural farming operation,” Barrett said. “Several farm generations have … Continue reading “Animal rights activists aren’t doing wildlife any favours: Barrett”

For Immediate Release August 28, 2013 OTTAWA – MPP Toby Barrett is calling for improved service at the Family Responsibility Office. He wrote a letter to Ted McMeekin, Minister of Community and Social Services, in the wake of an increasing number of complaints to his constituency office since the FRO changed their system earlier this year. … Continue reading “Barrett calls for better response from FRO Ombudsman names it number one for complaints”

For Immediate Release August 24, 2013 PORT DOVER – Diabetics are starting to pay the price for the billions of dollars the government wasted on scandals like Ornge air ambulance and eHealth. Effective Aug. 1, the Ministry of Health implemented changes that restrict the number of glucose monitoring strips for diabetes patients. Used with a … Continue reading “Government waste leads to cuts for diabetics”

For Immediate Release August 20, 2013 Ottawa – With a government that lives within its means and a plan to grow the economy, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says Ontario can once again have more jobs and better take-home pay. “Ontario must reduce the cost of doing business through lower taxes, affordable energy and less red … Continue reading “Ontario can once again be a province with more jobs and better take-home pay”

Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 10 weeks overdue For Immediate Release August 13, 2013 Simcoe – The Ontario Government is setting a terrible example to businesses and organizations who must abide by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), according to Haldimand- Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. Last year the Ontario … Continue reading “Government violating its own law”

For Immediate Release August 7, 2013 Your thoughts on water heater rentals, debt consolidation and real estate? Dunnville – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett wants to know what you think about high pressure sales when it comes to real estate, water heater rentals and debt consolidation. Prior to the summer break, proposed legislation that would end … Continue reading “Your thoughts on water heater rentals, debt consolidation and real estate?”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2013 SIMCOE – Newly obtained documents make it clear more evidence exists of the gas plant scandal. On June 6. Premier Kathleen Wynne government told the Privacy Commissioner that deleted e-mails could not be recovered. “This latest discovery of information proves otherwise,” said Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. “It’s time to … Continue reading “Evidence mounting in gas plant fiasco”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2013 PORT ROWAN – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett continued to question the folly of wind power since the province is still relying more on coal than wind power. Last week when the humidity was high and the wind wasn’t blowing, the coal furnaces were being stoked as coal provided nine … Continue reading “The folly of wind energy continues”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2013 SIMCOE – Wind energy is proving it’s just not there when Ontario needs it. Traditionally, one of the biggest draws on the Ontario electricity grid has been on hot, muggy days when air conditioners are running full blast. With the mercury topping 30 degrees Monday, the total electricity demand … Continue reading “Coal kicks in to counter heat wave”