Tag: Queen’s Park
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Barrett: Ministry of Community and Social Services has not established acceptable standards of service
Lack of COMSOC oversight means more wasted tax dollars… …and less for program spending – MPP Barrett QUEEN’S PARK – Ministry of Community and Social Services Critic Toby Barrett is concerned with the Auditor General’s finding that the Ministry continues to allow supportive services agencies to operate without adequate oversight. “Many of the concerns…of this…
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Ontario Green Party: ON must reign in deficit spending
ONTARIO SET TO LOSE ON NDP – CONSERVATIVE HST ALLIANCE Toronto – The NDP-Conservative HST alliance to borrow $350 million is an opportunistic ploy that will reward big energy users – often the wealthiest – and drive up provincial debt. “Ontario needs to provide help for seniors, low-income families and remote communities. *orig. release date…
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ON Greens – MPP’s Political Games Are Killing Ontario Jobs
Toronto , ON – The Liberals, NDP and Conservatives are playing shell games with taxpayer money, increasing Ontario’s debt and killing jobs. Green party leader Mike Schreiner has a simple reminder for the political insiders at Queen’s Park: the best solutions for Ontario’s economy are sustainable, low-cost programs that create jobs, eliminate waste and preserve our…
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Ont. Green Party Offers Top 10 List – It’s Easy Being Green
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GREEN PARTY HITS BACK WITH “IT’S EASY BEING GREEN” CAMPAIGN Toronto, ON – Today, the Green Party of Ontario launched a campaign to dispel the myth started by Kermit the Frog, that it’s not easy being Green. “We wanted to take this opportunity to let folks in Ontario know that it actually…
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Ont. Greens Pledge: Will End Corporate And Union Election Donations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Green Party will eliminate corporate and union donations to political parties Orangeville, Ontario – Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner (Simcoe-Grey) and Deputy Leader Rob Strang (Dufferin-Caledon) announced the Green Party’s plan to reform the Ontario electoral system to ensure that special interests take a back seat to the priorities of Ontarians. “It…
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ON Green’s Leader: Liberals Play Politics at Holland Marsh Expense
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, Ontario – Green Party of Ontario Leader, Mike Schreiner, questions the Liberal’s commitment to communities. On the heels on an announcement to stop a gas plant in another Liberal riding, construction is proceeding with the development in the Holland Marsh. “For two years the Liberals have stonewalled residents and municipal governments…
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Ontario Green Party: Concerned Only 7000 Ont. Farmers Under 35 Yrs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Green Party Food and Farming Strategy: Better Food, Better Jobs, Better Ontario Toronto, Ontario – The old parties at Queen’s Park have failed to promote and protect Ontario Farmers. Only the Green Party has championed this issue, calling for an Ontrario Food and Farming Strategy. “Ontario needs real change at Queen’s Park.…
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Discussing The Inclusion Of The Green Party of Ontario In Ontario Leader’s Debate
Green Party of Ontario (GPO) Leader Mike Schreiner will be joined by Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May to discuss the inclusion of the Green Party of Ontario in the upcoming Leaders’ Debate and the difference one Green MPP can make at Queen’s Park. Both Green Leaders will be available for comment. WHO: Mike…