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For immediate release: May 22, 2012 QUEEN’S PARK — Haldimand-Norfolk’s MPP says his private members bill to control public sector compensation could mean changes to public sector pensions. In detailing steps toward limiting compensation, Toby Barrett’s bill, Addressing Ontario’s Debt Through Alternatives to Public Sector Layoffs and Program Cuts Act, 2012, cites the option of … Continue reading “Barrett Private Members Bill proposes public sector pension change”

For immediate release: May 16, 2012   QUEEN’S PARK — With public sector labour costs accounting for over half of all Ontario government program spending, Haldimand-Norfolk’s MPP has taken steps to address McGuinty’s predicted $411.4 Ontario debt with alternatives to the spectre of layoffs and program cuts. “This Act amends the Crown Employees Collective Bargaining … Continue reading “Barrett tackles debt through limits to public sector compensation”

For Immediate Release May 11, 2012 Queen’s Park – A Minister’s response to demands of petitioners across the province for a wind-power moratorium indicates government has no plans to change its unsustainable and unwanted energy direction any time soon. Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett received the response after reading in petitions on behalf of residents in … Continue reading “Energy Minister shuts down petitioners’ wind moratorium demands”

For Immediate Release April 4, 2012 Simcoe – In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne, MPP Toby Barrett is seeking input from the community for the Diamond Jubilee Medal program. “As an MPP I have the opportunity to nominate up to 14 people from Haldimand-Norfolk,” Barrett … Continue reading “Barrett seeking worthy nominations for Diamond Jubilee Medal program”

For immediate release: April 2, 2012 QUEEN’S PARK — Port Dover resident Will Hourigan was featured in the Ontario Legislature today when Renfew-Nippising-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski reported on the annual Opeongo Heritage Cup. “The Opeongo Heritage Cup is a multicultural tournament contested each year by players with roots in the Bonnechere and Madawaska Valleys who … Continue reading “Port Dover MVP recognized at Queens Park”

QUEEN’S PARK — Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett held the Minister of Health to account in the Legislature today for her, “lame” excuses to the Public Accounts Committee for lack of ministerial oversight at Ornge air ambulance service. “Yesterday at the public accounts committee, the Minister of Health indicated that because Ornge is a federally regulated … Continue reading “Barrett picks apart Minister’s, “pathetic”, excuse for lack of Ornge oversight”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2012 QUEEN’S PARK – The corn fields of Canboro and wheat crops in Windham Centre are a long way from the bureaucrats in Toronto. That much was obvious in yesterday’s Ontario budget. While it’s recognized that cutbacks are needed in government bureaucracy, the McGuinty government ignores the fact that agriculture … Continue reading “The forgotten farm”

QUEEN’S PARK — Staring down the barrel of a forecasted $30.2 billion deficit, with the economic future of the province at stake, we expected more than deferred spending and pension tweaks. That from Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett, following an Ontario budget that he says fails to address the jobs and spending crisis created by the … Continue reading “Where’s the austerity? MPP Barrett questions McGuinty half-baked attempts at belt-tightening”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23rd, 2012 QUEEN’S PARK – After meeting with Haldimand and Norfolk farmers at Queens Park, MPP Toby Barrett addressed area wind concerns during debate of Opposition Leader Tim Hudak’s bill to end FIT and restore local decision making. “Yesterday I filed a letter with the EBR commentary with respect to the … Continue reading “Barrett stands again for municipal input on wind Haldimand and Norfolk farmers attend Queen’s Park as MPP speaks to local concerns”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21st, 2012 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is calling for immediate government action after an Auditor General report highlighting lack of oversight, excessive waste and mismanagement at the disgraced air ambulance agency – ORNGE. “For starters we in the Official Opposition feel someone in government should be take responsibility … Continue reading “MPP Barrett reiterates call for Select Committee to dig deeper following scathing AG report on ORNGE”