On June 7th, Ontario voters sent us a clear message—one that we must accept with humility and a commitment to do better. We will meet that commitment by rebuilding our party; riding by riding, meeting by meeting, door by door and dollar by dollar. For the past nine months, in fact, that is what we…
Our healthcare system affects all Ontarians, and is one thing that people depend on most. I welcome the report from the Premier’s Council. It identifies challenges we know exist in health care. I agree wholeheartedly with Dr. Devlin that there is much to be proud of within our healthcare system. The report released this morning…
Ottawa – Vanier MPP Nathalie Des Rosiers calls on Ford Government to reconsider Bill 66 Doug Ford has broken yet another promise made to the people of Ontario. This PC government already gutted oversight by eliminating the role of the independent environmental commissioner in Ontario, and now we know why. Last year, Doug Ford told…
Fellow Ontario Liberals, I am pleased to announce that yesterday the Executive Council appointed Jordan Ray to the role of Organization and Communications Lead. Born in Alberta and raised in British Columbia, Jordan most recently worked for former Etobicoke Centre MPP Yvan Baker. Before working in politics, Jordan had a career in communications and public…
Statement from MPP Mitzie Hunter, Ontario Liberal Finance & Treasury Board Critic TORONTO, ON – Today the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) released their Economic and Budget Outlook for the fall of 2018. This report makes projections based on the government’s most recent fiscal document and legislation passed. The FAO estimates a lower deficit…
As is the tradition, the Peterborough-Kawartha Provincial Liberal Association is joining with the Federal Association to invite you to a Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the Peterborough Lions Community Centre 347 Burnham St. Peterborough, ON, K9H 1T5. This is a free event, but please register in advance…
Statement from MPP Mitzie Hunter, Ontario Liberal Finance Critic The Pay Transparency Act was passed in April 2018 and was scheduled to come into force on January 1, 2019. Under the Conservative’s Bill 57, this will not happen. Instead of the act coming into force on January 1st, they have postponed the implementation until an…
TORONTO, ON – Today, Mitzie Hunter, Finance Critic for the Ontario Liberal Party reacted to news that Washington State regulators have blocked Hydro One’s acquisition of Avista Corporation. “Doug Ford’s reckless conduct at Hydro One continues to damage Ontario’s interests. The state of Washington blocked the sale of their utility to protect themselves from Doug…
“The Conservative government’s first chance to explain to Ontarians what their fiscal plan was for the future of this province contained the most damaging cuts to independent officers we have ever seen. The Ontario Child Advocate is one of them. The Ontario Child Advocate listened to vulnerable youth in Ontario who needed help. This government…