MPP Barrett Answers Your Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What are the responsibilities of the various levels of government?
Answer:
Municipal - snow removal, municipal taxes, garbage collection, local bylaws, animal control, firefighters, local libraries, town parks
Provincial - birth certificates, social assistance, WSIB, Ontario Disability Support Plan, PST (Provincial Sales Tax), Ontario highways, Provincial parks, drivers licenses, OHIP cards, health care funding, education, GO Transit, family responsibility office
Federal - Immigration and Citizenship, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Child Tax Benefit, Unemployment Insurance, Federal health programs, National Security, National Defense, foreign policies, Revenue Canada (income tax), CPP (Canada Pension Plan), Old Age Security, post office
Q2. How do I contact the Family Responsibility Office?
Answer:
Automated line for clients - 1-800-267-7263
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Client Services - 1-800-267-4330
Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fax number for sending information - 416-240-2401
Q3. How do I apply or renew my health (OHIP) card, and where do I go?
Answer:
To book an outreach appointment for the Haldimand-Norfolk-Brant area call: 1-888-376-5197
In order to apply for a Health Card you must attend in person and have the following documentation available:
• Documentation providing proof of Ontario residency e.g.) valid Ontario Driver's License or temporary license, a utility bill or a mortgage/lease agreement, income tax assessment, property tax bill, CPP statement of contributions
• Personal information with your name and signature e.g.) SIN card, student identification, library card, passport, driver's license, credit card, bank card, Ontario MNR Outdoors Card
• Canadian citizenship or immigration status document e.g.) birth certificate, passport, certificate of baptism or equivalent if born in Quebec, immigrant visa or record of landing, certificate on Indian status
• You and all members of your family, including your children, must each have a Health Card. Your Health Card should be carried with you at all times so that you can show it every time you may need health services.
Q4. How do I find out which doctors are accepting new patients in Haldimand-Norfolk-Brant?
Answer:
• Contact the College of Physicians and Surgeons at: 1-800-268-7096. The college can mail you a list of area doctors, as well as their phone numbers, that are accepting new patients. It is then up to you to contact the doctors to set up an appointment.
Q7. What is the number for the Telehealth Hotline that the Harris/Eves government established?
Answer:
• Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000
Q6. How do I apply for social assistance?
Answer:
• Intake screening unit - 1-877-869-8452
Q7. Where do I call concerning WSIB?
Answer:
• Hamilton Regional Office -- 1-800-263-8488
Q8. Where do I call to find out about subsidized housing?
Answer:
• Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation - 519-426-7630 or 1-800-265-2819
• Brant and Brantford Housing Corporation - 519-759-6100
Q9. How do I go about getting a scroll to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or special occasion?
Answer:
• Contact my office at: 519-428-0446 or 905-765-8413 or 1-800-903-8629
A special letter or scroll from me accompanies each of the following:
• Premier of Ontario - 80+ birthdays, 40+ anniversaries
• Lt. Governor - 90+ birthdays, 50+ anniversaries
Scrolls are coordinated between MPPs, MPs and Mayors.
Q10. What role does the provincial government and MPP Barrett play in local schools and school boards?
Answer:
• The Government of Ontario is responsible for providing funding for education and for setting the curriculum and standards for student achievement. The school board is responsible for the administration of education, including busing.
• Municipally-elected school board trustees are your advocate/representative when you have a concern or issue with the school board.
The Grand Erie District School Board can be reached at: 519-756-6301
School board trustees include:
Rita Collver (Norfolk) 519-582-4969
Shari Cann (Norfolk) 519-426-8217
Don Werden (Norfolk) 519-426-8372
Patrick Cook (Haldimand) 905-768-3641
Arlene Everets (Haldimand) 905-765-2883
Claudine VanEvery-Albert (Native Trustee) 519-445-0172
Bill Johnston (Brant) 519-449-5098
Wenda Allicock (Brantford) 519-753-3711
Jane Angus (Brantford) 519-753-2530
Michael Hurley (Brantford) 519-756-9072
Carol Ann Sloat (Brantford) 519-757-0536
The Brant Haldimand-Norfolk Catholic District School Board can be reached at: 519-756-6369
School board trustees include:
Dennis Blake (Norfolk) 519-583-0380
Cliff Casey (Norfolk) 519-426-9091
Bonnie McKinnon (Haldimand) 905-768-3365
Dan Dignard (Brant) 519-449-5005
June Szeman (Brantford) 519-753-9198
Joe McPherson (Brantford) 519-756-3636
Q11. I have a problem with a bill that I received from the 407 ETR - who do I call?
Answer:
• The ETR, which is a private company, can be reached at: 1-888-407-0407
Q12. I would like to arrange a tour of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario; who do I contact?
Answer:
• To reserve a tour at Queen's Park call Interparliamentary and Public Relations at: 416-325-7500 between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. or between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Ask for reservations. For further information visit the Legislative Assembly website at: www.ontla.on.ca
Q13. What is the Page Program at Queen's Park?
Answer:
• Legislative Pages are Grade 7 and 8 students who work in the Legislative Chamber at Queen's Park in Toronto. The program is open to those in Grades 7 or 8 who are high achievers and are involved in community and school life. Pages receive a leave of absence from school during their Page term, which can last between three and six weeks.
During the term, Pages meet with politicians and officials, learn how laws are made and how Ontario is governed, participate in the legislative process and act as messengers in the Chamber.
To have an application mailed to your home contact:
Phone: 416-325-7457
Fax: 416-325-3842
By mail: Room 191 Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A2
Or e-mail: page_program@ontla.ola.org
Applications must be received no later than June 14 for the Fall session and December 13 for the Spring session. Students in Grade 8 must submit applications no later than December 13 of the year they enter Grade 8.
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