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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2012 SIMCOE – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says a huge increase in transportation fees is the latest shot at rural Ontario residents. The McGuinty government announced it would be increasing car license plate renewals to $98 over the next three years. That equates to a 33 per cent increase over … Continue reading “Driver/license increases unfair: Barrett”

For immediate release: March 9, 2012 QUEEN’S PARK – A class act and chilling. That’s how Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett described the silent protest of a busload of about 30 people from Haldimand and Norfolk who turned their backs on MPP’s as a Liberal-NDP voting bloc defeated a PC motion for a moratorium on wind … Continue reading “Haldimand & Norfolk residents turn backs on legislators to protest Lib/NDP vote against wind moratorium”

For immediate release: March 8, 2012 QUEEN’S PARK — The Official Opposition continues to hammer the costly impacts of the Green Energy Act across the province through the introduction of three separate pieces of legislation. As a busload of Haldimand and Norfolk anti-wind tower residents watched on this afternoon, MPP Lisa Thompson’s Private Members motion … Continue reading “Three-pronged Opposition attack on McGuinty wind policy”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2012 Queens Park – The second week of the Ontario Legislature saw Haldimand Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett take on new roles to his legislative duties. With the McGuinty government finally allowing Committee work to begin – now five months after the Ontario election – Barrett has been elected Vice Chair … Continue reading “New committee and policy responsibilities for MPP Barrett”

For immediate release: February 29, 2012 Queens Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett marked the 6th anniversary of “Occupy Caledonia” at Douglas Creek Estates, by twice addressing the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs proposal for potential uses of land where there is no valid land claim. “Last week, out of the blue, you proposed in this … Continue reading “There is no valid land claim on DCE”

For immediate release: February 23, 2012 Queens Park – As the people of Haldimand face the 6th anniversary of “Occupy Caledonia” at Douglas Creek Estates, the McGuinty government is adding fuel to the fire. During Question period today, provincial Aboriginal Affairs Minister Kathleen Wynne indicated the McGuinty government wants to discuss potential uses for DCE, … Continue reading “McGuinty to discuss potential uses for DCE”

For immediate release: February 22, 2012 Queens Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett stood in the Legislative Chamber today to recognize a Norfolk County hero – Master Bombardier Adam Holmes of Delhi. Barrett delivered a members statement today to highlight the award of the Canadian Medal of Military Valour, to the Afghan war veteran. “He … Continue reading “Norfolk hero recognized in Ontario Legislature”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2012 SIMCOE – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP is outraged at the suggestion of taking slots out race tracks in Ontario. “This is a direct hit to rural areas,” Barrett said. “Horse racing industry creates 60,000 jobs in Ontario. While the direct jobs are at the track facilities in small towns and cities, … Continue reading “Cuts to horse racing a slap in the face to rural Ontario”

For immediate release: February 17, 2012 Simcoe – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says a recommendation from the Don Drummond report to merge Grades 7 and 8 in to the high school curriculum – as was done in Port Dover – is timely given the school accommodation process ongoing at the Grand Erie Board. “Ten years … Continue reading “Drummond recommends Port Dover solution for low enrollment high schools”

For immediate release: February 15, 2012 Opposition, and – now – Drummond, calls to curb uncontrolled spending require immediate action: Barrett Simcoe – After an eight-year spending binge, the Ontario Liberal Government report authored by Don Drummond provides sobering realities and direction to reform, according to Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. The Ontario Liberal Government report … Continue reading “Can dose of Drummond medicine cure McGuinty spending addiction?”