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2008
Will animal welfare law threaten farming,fishing and hunting?
Public hearings raise questions: Barrett
London – Public Hearings on Bill 50 – to Amend the Ontario Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act – have raised some worrisome questions for rural and northern Ontario, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett stated at the conclusion of the London testimony.[Read
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ST. THOMAS JOB LOSSES PROVE FLAWED LIBERAL POLCIES NOT WORKING FOR
ONTARIO: BARRETT
PC MPP wonders if 720 new job losses will finally drive McGuinty
Liberals to action[Read
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Barrett to Bryant: Beleaguered Home Builders need a ‘Relationship Fund’ as well
Queen’s Park – On June 4, MPP Toby Barrett questioned the Aboriginal Affairs Minister if monies from the newly-announced $25 million Relationship Fund are being budgeted to help Toronto lawyers fight local construction companies and home builders and the City of Brantford.[Read
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Barrett asks: “Where is the scientific evidence on pesticide/cancer links?”
Queen’s Park – The McGuinty government’s proposed pesticide ban leaves far too many questions unanswered according to Toby Barrett, local MPP and Opposition Critic to the Environment. [Read
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Barrett raises questions about smoking in cars
Queen's Park -- Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett feels Bill 69 – An Act to Protect Children from Second-Hand Tobacco Smoke in Motor Vehicles -- is partly an example of show and sham politics by the provincial Liberals.[Read
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Minister Bryant provides ‘less than fulsome’ answer to local homebuilder
Queen’s Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett brought homebuilder Mike Corrado’s plight with the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI) to the floor of the Ontario Legislature today. Barrett’s questions came on the heels of a series of lead questions by Opposition House Leader Bob Runciman on the ‘Caledonia Cover-Up’.[Read
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Cosmetic pesticide ban may be a slippery slope
So it’s fine to use the pesticides on crops we’re going to eat, but not fine to use them on our gardens. – Christina Blizzard, St. Catharines Standard, April 26, 2008
This week we commenced formal debate of the proposed Cosmetic Pesticide Ban Act.[Read
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Do you have a doctor in Haldimand-Norfolk?
PC Health Critic tables resolution to resolve doctor shortage
Queen’s Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says he is well aware of the doctor shortage issue in his riding and has helped to get the area designated as under-serviced over the years..[Read
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Barrett asks Bryant to resign
Queen’s Park – Following articles in two local papers, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett reports people are uncertain as to who is directing the OPP in both Caledonia and Tyendinaga/Deseronto.[Read
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Barrett calls for Solicitor General’s resignation
Queen’s Park – Since the start of the Caledonia land disputes two years ago, the McGuinty Liberals have been clear that they do not direct the OPP on operational matters. A Dunnville Chronicle newspaper article printed yesterday suggests the Minister of Community, Safety and Correctional Services (Solicitor General) Rick Bartolucci has done otherwise.[Read
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Bryant attempts bait and switch on Barrett’s Hamilton HDI question
Queen’s Park – It seems that Aboriginal Affairs Minister Michael Bryant does not understand the difference between the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 and the Haldimand Proclamation of 1784.[Read
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No action from Bryant on ‘potluck’ at DCE
Grice, Brown and Barrett at Queen’s Park
Queen’s Park -- On the heels of an impassioned media studio presentation by Caledonia resident Dave Brown – accompanied by Haldimand County Councillor Craig Grice – MPP Toby Barrett brought the Haldimand land dispute to the floor of the Legislature once again today.[Read
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Has government called for two year development moratorium?
Instead of development freeze, Barrett calls for negotiation freeze
Queen’s Park— MPP Barrett demanded answers from Ontario’s Aboriginal Affairs Minister today following news that government has offered a two year development moratorium for "no go" properties to be selected by Six Nations.[Read
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Opposition Enviro Critic highlights unrealized potential for Ontario Environment Industry
MPP Barrett calls for “real” partnership with gov’t to cut through red-tape
Queen’s Park— The province’s Environment Critic is calling on government to “unplug” the backlog and tap into the potential for working with Ontario Environment Industries.[Read
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Does Six Nations have permission for DCE ‘potluck’?
Dunnville – MPP Toby Barrett is pressuring Aboriginal Affairs Minister Michael Bryant to follow the lead of his predecessor to find an alternative location for the planned ‘potluck’ at DCE on April 20th – the second anniversary of the OPP raid in Caledonia.[Read
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Tire tax presented under guise of environmentalism
Barrett asks for: “A Little More Carrot and a Little Less Stick”
Queen’s Park – Much like the so-called health tax, the McGuinty Government refuses to define its new $60 million tire tax as a tax.[Read
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Savoline Challenges Premier to Make Good on Election Promise to Keep Rural Schools Open
(Queen’s Park) – In the Ontario Legislature today PC MPP and Opposition Critic for Education Joyce Savoline challenged Premier McGuinty to fulfill his election promise to students and their families in rural and Northern Ontario.[Read
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Barrett Asks Dombrowsky to Use Ontario
Cigarette Taxes to Fund Tobacco Program
Queen’s Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett asked Ontario’s Agriculture Minister today what her role was in recent negotiations pertaining to a package for the province’s tobacco growers.[Read
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Karen’s Quest Continues North Through Norfolk and Brant
Pinegrove – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett joined Karen’s Quest today as locals continued a 500 km walk from Backus Heritage Conservation Area to Lions Camp in Dorset, Ontario, to raise money for those with kidney disease.[Read
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SCOTT’S CONCERNS FOR CHILDREN IGNORED
BY MINSTER OF HEALTH PROMOTION
(Queen’s Park, Toronto) Ontario was given a shock today when the Minister of Health Promotion refused to answer questions from MPP Laurie Scott (Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock) concerning school children having access to illegal cigarettes sold on government owned property in Caledonia.[Read
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RULE OF LAW UP IN SMOKE UNDER DALTON MCGUINTY: RUNCIMAN
Law abiding Ontarians shoulder burden while government allows sale of illegal smokes (Queen’s Park) – Interim Opposition Leader Bob Runciman today condemned the McGuinty Liberals for not cracking down on the sale of illegal cigarettes and instead asking law abiding families to shoulder the burden with higher taxes. [Read
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HDI development fees:
“Who’s in charge?” and “Will Ontario back homebuilders?”Queen’s Park— More talk – little action, but at least a government admission from Aboriginal Affairs Minister Michael Bryant that land development issues need to be resolved.[Read
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When will government step up to local Gypsy Moth, Emerald Ash Borer fight? – Barret
MNR Minister points fingers, ignores funding request
Queens Park – Still no help for Canada’s Forest Capital, Norfolk County, and neighbouring Haldimand to deal with the devastation of Ash and Oak trees from the Emerald Ash Borer and Gypsy Moth.[Read
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Recycling The Tire Tax
Does McGuinty have a tire recycling plan?
Dunnville – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP and Environment Critic Toby Barrett says that the McGuinty Liberals may be putting the cart ahead of the horse when it comes to imposing a tire tax for the recycling of old tires.[Read
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Eight questions later, Aboriginal Affairs Minister admits HDI extortion fees should “NOT” be paid
Still no word on government action [Read
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McGuinty Switches Ontario Down the Wrong Track
Queen’s Park – The 2008 Provincial Budget has little in it that will help get Ontario’s economy back on track or save the jobs that are disappearing at an alarming rate.[Read
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Ontario budget numbers add up to zero for Haldimand
Homeowners, businesses, municipalities shut out [Read
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Yet Another Disappointing Ontario Budget for Norfolk
Queen’s Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett said today’s provincial budget is yet another example of why he feels the riding is being ignored by Premier Dalton McGuinty.[Read
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Barrett calls for investigation, charges into HDI
Minister won’t look into payment demands holding up builders/governments[Read
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Environment Critic encourages“Lights Out” for “Earth Hour”
Queen’s Park – Ontario PC Environment Critic Toby Barrett is encouraging Ontarians to turn out the lights on March 29th for one hour, between 8 and 9 p.m.[Read
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Bryant ignores homebuilders handcuffed by HDI demands
Minister blows his top when asked to increase police funding [Read
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Barrett demands action on HDI extortion
Builders “on their own” to deal with development fee demands [Read
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Carbon capture announcement underlines opportunity at Nanticoke
Federal carbon plan may finally awaken province to potential of sequestration [Read
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Time to get back to Question Period
Simcoe – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is eager to get back to Queen’s Park and Question Period this coming Monday. [Read
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Ontario government ignores call for farm support
Barrett questions government stonewalling on agriculture help
Queen’s Park – After completing over a month of pre-budget consultations, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is still shaking his head at the lack of support for farmers from the McGuinty government.
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Long-Term Care needs more than a Band-aid
Local administrators deliver over 600 postcards to MPP Toby Barrett.
Simcoe – As part of the Ontario Long-Term Care Association’s postcard campaign, “Long-Term Care Needs More than Band-Aid” more than 600 post cards have been delivered to MPP Barrett for delivery to Queen’s Park.
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McGuinty government refuses to address tobacco crisis
Queen’s Park – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is frustrated by the McGuinty government’s lack of support for Ontario’s tobacco growers.
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Numbing acceptance marks two-year anniversary
Queen’s Park – Two years of lawlessness in Caledonia has to be stopped..[Read
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How long can McGuinty ignore the plight of Caledonia?
The toll of Government inaction continues to rise as occupation nears two years(Caledonia, ON) – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says Caledonians are suffering while government continues it’s “don’t worry-be happy” approach to the Haldimand Land-claim dispute.[Read
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Don’t remove the Lord’s Prayer - Barrett
Dunnville – Haldimand-Norfolk’s MPP is questioning the Premier’s priorities following reports of McGuinty’s plan to scrap the Lord’s Prayer at the Ontario Legislature.[Read
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HN MPP fights for funds and forward action against Emerald Ash Borer
Sign a petition -take a bite out of pest problem: Barrett
Dunnville - Opposition Environment Critic Toby Barrett is asking people to join him in calling for action on an airborne tree terror threatening to tear a swath of destruction through the area ash population.[Read
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PC Environment Critic asks: Where do you stand on a pesticide ban?
Barrett encourages public to have their say on pesticide proposal
Guelph— Opposition Environment Critic Toby Barrett took time out of Finance Committee pre-budget hearings today to encourage people to take advantage of an opportunity to help direct provincial pesticide policy.[Read
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MCGUINTY OUT OF TOUCH: BARRETT
Inaction on economic slowdown and Caledonia underlined at pre-budget hearings
Sault Ste. Marie – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says Finance Committee pre-budget hearings have further highlighted the government’s head-in-the-sand approach to essential issues impacting people locally and across the province.[Read
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Government has lost control of the tobacco market
Ontario Convenience Stores Association testifies before Finance Committee
Queen’s Park – Illicit tobacco is ruining corner stores, according to Finance Committee testimony of the Ontario Convenience Stores Association, and is robbing the Ontario government of about $600 million annually in taxes.”[Read
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Government has lost control of the tobacco market
Ontario Convenience Stores Association testifies before Finance Committee
Queen’s Park – Illicit tobacco is ruining corner stores, according to Finance Committee testimony of the Ontario Convenience Stores Association, and is robbing the Ontario government of about $600 million annually in taxes.”[Read
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Barrett says it’s garbage that McGuinty Liberals continue to ignore crisis in tobacco country
Simcoe – “As I’ve said before, desperate times sometimes call for desperate measures.”[Read
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Time for a new game plan for lotteries
As 2007 drew to a close, fraud and theft charges laid against a Mississauga man remind us of the recent scandals of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). The man cashed in a $5.7-million winning lottery ticket he allegedly stole from customers at his store. He is the first person charged resulting from an investigation into "insider" lottery winners.[Read
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Barrett returns to Environment Critic shift
(Simcoe, ON) - Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett says his appointment as Opposition Environment Critic means he will continue to hold the McGuinty Government to account on decisions and policy impacting our surroundings while focussing on the rural and other local concerns of area residents. [Read
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McGuinty gas tax funding leaves Haldimand, Norfolk at the curb Rural residents miss the bus....again
Simcoe-Despite paying the same 14.7 cents a litre provincial gas tax as all other Ontarians, Haldimand and Norfolk residents continue to wait at the back of the line when it comes to gas tax funding. [Read
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