Moratorium call repeated on behalf of over 2,000 petitioners
For Immediate Release: June 9, 2011 Simcoe – As government was preparing to shut down the Legislature early, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett reiterated local demand for a wind power moratorium before they hit the exits. As the end of the Spring session drew near Barrett rose a number of times to read in petitions calling … Continue reading “Moratorium call repeated on behalf of over 2,000 petitioners”
For Immediate Release: June 6, 2011 Simcoe – As government was preparing to shut down the Legislature early, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett ensured they heard local demand for a wind power moratorium before they hit the exits. As the end of the Spring session drew near Barrett rose a number of times to read in … Continue reading “MPP Barrett continues to deliver wind petitions as government runs for the exits Moratorium call repeated on behalf of over 2,000 petitioners”
No answers on Edwards landfill Barrett follow-up questions met with empty words
For Immediate Release: June 3, 2011 Simcoe – Two days before the government prorogued the Ontario Legislature early, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett was able to update the Ontario Legislature about concerns at Edwards Landfill in Cayuga. With the Minister of the Environment unable or unwilling to answer Barrett’s follow up on, “provincial orders requiring 37 … Continue reading “No answers on Edwards landfill Barrett follow-up questions met with empty words”
For Immediate Release: May 26, 2011 Queens Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says an announcement from Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak to make prisoners work should be a no-brainer. “What taxpayer wants to see their hard-earned dollars go to pay for prisoners upkeep and security if the prisoners themselves are allowed a free-ride?” Barrett … Continue reading “Barrett/Hudak propose mandatory work for inmates”
For Immediate Release: May 24, 2011 Dunnville – It’s time the Ontario government moves health care money out of waste and administration and into care for people. Today, Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak announced that his party’s top funding priority will be health care and pledged to increase annual investments by $6.1 billion. “We all … Continue reading “Hudak/Barrett will increase health spending by $6.1 billion”
Hudak and Barrett will give Ontario families relief on electricity bills
For Immediate Release: May 10, 2011 Queens Park – MPP Toby Barrett and Opposition Leader Tim Hudak have pledged to bring an end to out-of-control skyrocketing electricity bills in Ontario. Hudak today committed to provide relief on hydro bills while restoring transparency and competition to Ontario’s energy sector by ending Dalton McGuinty’s expensive and unsustainable … Continue reading “Hudak and Barrett will give Ontario families relief on electricity bills”
For Immediate Release: May 10, 2011 Queens Park – With even Dalton McGuinty admitting the largest contributing factor to rising hydro bills over the next several years will be his FIT and Samsung projects, it’s time to slam on the brakes. That from Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett following Opposition Leader Tim Hudak’s announcement to restore … Continue reading “Slam the brakes on sweetheart Samsung deal and expensive electricity FIT program!! Hudak, Barrett take aim at lack of transparency, competition and affordability in energy mix”
For Immediate Release: May 5, 2011 Queens Park — Ontario residents continue to pay a hefty price for Dalton McGuinty’s attempts to bury controversial government direction. That from Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett following a day in which government approved a two line budget bill amendment to remove key accountability measures, while news reports unveiled Dalton … Continue reading “McGuinty hide and sneak politics continue to cost Ontario”
For Immediate Release: May 4, 2011 Queens Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is wondering “why all the secrecy” following more hide and sneak politics from the McGuinty Government. Barrett’s questions follow Finance Committee testimony focussing on attempts to bury measures that would reverse transparency and accountability provisions from legislation approved in December. “The fact … Continue reading “What does hospital transparency have to do with Ontario’s budget? Barrett questions burying of accountability limitations in budget bill”
MPP Barrett presents wind moratorium petitions to Legislature
For Immediate Release: April 29, 2011 Queens Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett rose in the Ontario Legislature today to read in petitions calling for, “a moratorium on wind development”, as well as a revision of the Green Energy Act. “I’ve got close to 1,000 names on a petition to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario,” … Continue reading “MPP Barrett presents wind moratorium petitions to Legislature”