For Immediate Release
September 28, 2004

John Tory team announces strong and united caucus will aggressively hold McGuinty Liberals to account

Queen’s Park – John Tory today announced the team of caucus critics that will hold Dalton McGuinty accountable for his string of broken promises.

“All caucus members will play an active role,” Tory said. “We will leave no stone unturned in protecting the pocketbooks of Ontarians.”

Tory has appointed Elizabeth Witmer the Deputy Leader and Caucus Chair. Bob Runciman will act as the Interim Leader of the Opposition.

Tory has appointed Jim Flaherty as the Finance Critic, drawing on his extensive experience and knowledge in that area. Frank Klees will similarly take on an important leadership role as the Party’s Education Critic.

Tory has also given the challenge of holding Health Minister George Smitherman to account to John Baird, and Erie-Lincoln MPP Tim Hudak will shadow the Ministry of Infrastructure and Municipal Affairs. Ernie Hardeman remains Ag Critic and Toby Barrett will continue to serve as Environment Critic and share the task of Deputy Whip with colleague Ted Chudleigh.

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For more information please contact MPP Toby Barrett at:
519-428-0446 or 905-765-8413