MPP Barrett tribute to the iron-willed Thatcher

For immediate release April 9, 2013 Queens Park –Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett stood in the Ontario Legislature today to recognize the passing of, “one of the most important and influential politicians of the 20th century.” “Across the globe people are recalling the impact and far-reaching international legacy of a shopkeeper’s daughter – the iron willed, … Continue reading “MPP Barrett tribute to the iron-willed Thatcher”

Barrett launches farm tire tax petition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 3, 2013 NELLES CORNERS  –  Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett joined his Opposition colleagues in launching a petition calling on the government to stop increases to Ontario Tire Stewardship fees for agriculture tires that were scheduled to start on April 1. “This is not an April Fool’s joke,” Barrett said. “Having … Continue reading “Barrett launches farm tire tax petition”

Farmers bear brunt of new farm tire taxes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 22, 2013 Simcoe – Famers are being asked to bear the brunt of paying down years of financial mismanagement, as government has moved to drastically increase tire recycling fees – in some case by as much as 2,200%. Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett notes that the new round of government’s eco-fee … Continue reading “Farmers bear brunt of new farm tire taxes”

Is Health Minister sweeping Ornge under the rug? Barrett questions lack of oversight at Ornge

For immediate release: March 21, 2013 Queens Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says more cost overruns at Ornge speak to the Health Minister’s continued lack of oversight with the air ambulance agency. “Yesterday at public accounts, the replacement for Chris Mazza, Dr. Andrew McCallum, confirmed Ornge air ambulance has gone in the red by … Continue reading “Is Health Minister sweeping Ornge under the rug? Barrett questions lack of oversight at Ornge”

Opposition will scrap plan for 29 new casinos “Build on what we have at the tracks,” Barrett

For Immediate Release March 15, 2013 Simcoe – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says the Official Opposition will build partnerships with the horse racing industry, and encourage it to thrive. “People in Haldimand-Norfolk, and across Ontario for that matter, are concerned with the Wynne government’s decision to end the slots at racetracks, Barrett said. “Instead we … Continue reading “Opposition will scrap plan for 29 new casinos “Build on what we have at the tracks,” Barrett”

Barrett champions gas tax fairness for all – including rural – Ontario

For immediate release: March 13, 2013 Queens Park – “Everybody who pays gas tax in this province has a right to get some benefit from it.” That, according to Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett as he joined Opposition members in passing PC MPP John Yakabuski’s Private Members Bill, Gas Tax Fairness For All Act, 2013, through … Continue reading “Barrett champions gas tax fairness for all – including rural – Ontario”

MPP Barrett introduces Social Assistance Programs Consolidation Act

Opposition Social Services Critic calls for merger of OW and ODSP at the local level FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2013 QUEEN’S PARK – Following more than a year of consultation, roundtable discussions, and three separate reports calling for the merger of Welfare and Disability in Ontario, the Official Opposition Critic to Social Services has … Continue reading “MPP Barrett introduces Social Assistance Programs Consolidation Act”

Cover up continues as more gas plant documents revealed

Billions spent on plant relocation scandal while Nanticoke prepares for closure: Barrett FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 21, 2013 QUEEN’S PARK – When Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli rose in the House Thursday to announce there were additional documents to be released regarding the pre-election cancellation of Oakville and Mississauga gas plants it was the latest about-face … Continue reading “Cover up continues as more gas plant documents revealed”

Empty words in the Throne Speech fail to address jobs crisis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2013 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says the empty words and feel-good statements of the Wynne Throne Speech do little to fix a continued made-in-Ontario jobs and debt crisis. “It’s more of the same overspending, overpromising, government direction that has run this province into a dead end,” Barrett … Continue reading “Empty words in the Throne Speech fail to address jobs crisis”

Will Wynne confront the legacy of scandal?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2013 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett invoked the biblical Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in predicting the legacies of e-health, Caledonia, Ornge and natural gas plant scandals will continue to haunt the McGuinty-Wynne era. “When the new Premier says she wants to build on Mr. McGuinty’s legacy, she … Continue reading “Will Wynne confront the legacy of scandal?”