| Over 800 Grits Come Together |
| September 29, 2018
RECORD ATTENDANCE AT ONTARIO LIBERAL PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Over 800 grits come together to rebuild
TORONTO — More than 800 eager Liberal supporters from over 100 ridings across
the province met in Toronto today to begin the next stages of rebuilding
the Ontario Liberal Party.
Interim Party Leader John Fraser spoke to an enthusiastic crowd at the Chestnut
Conference Centre this morning, intent on setting a strong foundation for
the party’s future.
“We will stop at nothing. We will overcome every obstacle. And we will use every
resource at our disposal – no matter how small it may seem – because Ontario
Liberals invite everyone in,” said Fraser. “We are the party of and for all Ontarians
of all backgrounds and beliefs. We bring people together - we don’t divide them.
And we are the builders who will put Ontario back on track when
the Conservatives tear it all down.”
Attendees at today’s event were grassroots volunteers and supporters who have
played a significant role building up communities across the province.
The gathering was the party’s first event since the 2018 provincial election
and gave supporters the opportunity to come together to ask the hard questions
and begin charting the path forward.
“Coming together is a crucial part of building our future. Ontarians sent us a clear
and unmistakable message – it’s only right that we listen to that message,”
continued Fraser. “Through grit, determination and hard work, we will be back to
build Ontario up because ultimately that is our goal: to build an alternative to
the cuts and chaos that we know are coming. The challenge before us is great,
but so is the opportunity.”
See the full text of Fraser's keynote address to Provincial Council
at https://ontarioliberal.ca/john-frasers-remarks-from-provincial-council
For further information:
Ontario Liberal Party
Communications@ontarioliberal.ca
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| More.. | Posted: Sep 30, 2018 |
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| Kathleen Wynne – The Premier with the Plan |
| Kathleen Wynne – The Premier with the Plan
Wynne Articulates a Vision for Ontario while Ford and Horwath Bicker
TORONTO—Premier Kathleen Wynne did precisely what she needed to do in
tonight’s Leaders’ debate, coming up with a decisive win and setting the stage for
a three-way fight to the finish on June 7th.
The night began with the Premier’s defiantly candid “Sorry, Not Sorry” defense of
her record and her plan – a message that immediately stood out from the canned
political-speak coming from both Doug Ford and Andrea Horwath.
And she stuck to that tone for the rest of the night – speaking directly to voters in
an honest, unfiltered way about her values and her plan.
It was a passionate, intelligent and deeply personal performance that virtually
screamed the word: Leader.
The signature exchange of the night came when Premier Wynne took Andrea
Horwath to task for her unwillingness to stand up for the public interest and say
no to public sector unions. Horwath simply couldn’t explain why she would take
away the vital tool of back-to-work legislation to deal with strikes that carry on too
long and hurt too many people.
Horwath looked shaken, unsure of herself and unready. Worse, she confirmed
that when push comes to shove, she’ll follow public sector union leaders first
and put the people of this province second. For those thinking about voting NDP,
that exchange will cause them to think again.
Doug Ford was barely present. Sticking to pre-programmed slogans, he had no
explanation for why he hasn’t released a costed platform and time and again he
advertised the fact that he simply isn’t suitable to serve as premier of this
province.
With ten days to go in an election that has already been filled with volatility
and surprises, the Premier’s debate outing is the kind of performance that
kick-starts a comeback.
Voters tonight are looking at the race through a new set of eyes. It’s time to
remember a lesson we’ve learned before: Never count Kathleen Wynne out.
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| More.. | Posted: May 28, 2018 |
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| Doug Ford Opposes Rent Control |
| Ontario Liberal Party
March 16th, 2018
Doug Ford Opposes Rent Control
Conservative Leader would leave renters vulnerable to sudden, dramatic
increases
(Toronto) Doug Ford wants renters to fend for themselves, saying he believes
“the market” is better than rent control laws designed to protect tenants from
higher rents and unfair rent increases.
Rent control measures are protecting millions of Ontarians from sudden, dramatic
rent increases. But when pressed directly about his thoughts on rent control, Ford
said, “I just don’t like it. I like having the market dictate” (Globe and Mail video,
March 14th, 2018).
But the “market” doesn’t protect renters if a landlord wants to unfairly jack up
rates. And the “market” doesn’t protect Ontario families against wealthy foreign
speculators as they compete for homes in the GTHA.
“Doug Ford is out of touch if he thinks the ‘market’ will protect renters
and homebuyers in Ontario,” said Ontario Liberal MPP Peter Milczyn. “Now is not
the time to cut and run when families need it most – now is the time to invest in
care.”
At a time when Ontarians need a government that chooses to care and invest,
Doug Ford and the Conservatives are instead only offering an agenda filled with
massive cuts to health, education and other important public services.
Now is not the time to slash investments just when families need it most. Now is
the time to invest in care.
For More Information: communications@ontarioliberal.ca
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| More.. | Posted: Mar 17, 2018 |
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| Ford’s Fake News – Fact Check |
| March 15, 2018
Ford’s Fake News – Fact Check
Conservative Leader Doug Ford made news in the Toronto Star with some
misleading claims today.
What he decided not to talk about, was how the Conservative cuts are forecasted
to grow to $8.3 billion a year under his watch – over $9 billion if he decides to
keep the imaginary surplus in the platform.
Independent economist Mike Moffatt estimates the cuts in the Conservative
platform will result in “approximately 40,000 fewer Ontarians working as teachers,
nurses, doctors and university professors than there otherwise would be”.
Adding to this disastrous plan are $1.9 billion in annual cuts from scrapping green
projects such as home retrofits, leading to tens of thousands of private sector job
losses.
Doug Ford needs to stick to the facts and put an end to Ford’s Fake News.
He claimed: “On education, administration could be shared and trimmed,
and boards could cut costs through shared procurement”
Fact: School boards in Ontario already have joint competitive procurement.
In fact on page 615 of the recent Auditor General’s report, she praised the current
process:
“On a positive note, school boards have been increasing their use of group
purchasing arrangements to acquire goods and services, which should result in
cost savings. For instance, we noted that the value of school board purchases
acquired through supplier agreements negotiated by the Ontario Education
Collaborative Marketplace increased from $10 million in 2010 to $112 million.
By December 2016, 71 of the 72 school boards in Ontario were participating in this
group purchasing plan.”
(Source: http://www.auditor.on.ca/en/content/annualreports/arreports/en17/v1_
312en17.pdf)
He claimed: “Let me be clear: No one is getting laid off”
Fact: Independent economist Mike Moffatt estimates the cuts in the Conservative
platform will result in “approximately 40,000 fewer Ontarians working as teachers,
nurses, doctors and university professors than there otherwise would be”.
(Source: http://www.macleans.ca/economy/economicanalysis/to-balance-ontarios-
budget-without-a-carbon-tax-the-pcs-will-need-deep-cuts-to-spending-and-jobs/)
Fact: From 2011 to 2012, operating positions at the City of Toronto decreased by
1,411. This includes less positions at the Affordable Housing Office, Toronto Public
Health, and Long Term Care Home and Services.
(Source: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/8ca2-operating_
summary.pdf, pg. 46)
He claimed: “There are a lot of sole-source deals in there that are officially driving
up the hydro costs.”
Fact: The vast majority of renewable energy projects across the province were
competitively sourced.
For example, 103 proposals were received through Large Renewable Procurement
and just 16 contracts were executed with successful applicants.
(Source: http://www.ieso.ca/sector-participants/energy-procurement-programs-
and-contracts/large-renewable-procurement)
He claimed: “All the procurement adds up to a tremendous amount, we can drive
costs down 15 per cent.”
Fact: The government already does joint competitive procurement across every
ministry through the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services.
Here are some examples of savings that have already been achieved through this
process:
$80M from mobile devices and services,
$14M print services,
$4M for IT security products; and
$3M for laboratory supplies.
(Source: Ministry of Government and Consumer Services)
He claimed: “On the health front, Ford said he’s assembled a team of health
professionals ... to look at the issue of improving wait times.”
Fact: According to the Fraser Institute and the Wait Time Alliance Ontario already
has some of the shortest wait times in Canada.
In the Fraser Institute’s 2017 report, Waiting Your Turn, they found that Ontario
has the best median wait times in the country; four weeks better than the second
best province. We’re also one of only two provinces in Canada to improve our wait
times from 2016 to 2017.
(Source: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/waiting-your-turn-wait-times-for-
health-care-in-canada-2017)
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| More.. | Posted: Mar 15, 2018 |
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| Parminder Singh, Founding Host of Hockey Night in Canada in Punjabi, |
| Parminder Singh, founding host of Hockey Night in Canada in Punjabi, named
Ontario Liberal candidate for Brampton East
BRAMPTON—Parminder Singh, the Founding host of CBC’s former Hockey Night in
Canada in Punjabi broadcast, was named as the Ontario Liberal Party candidate for
Brampton East today.
“I am thrilled to join Premier Kathleen Wynne’s team to fight for the fairness
and opportunity Brampton residents deserve,” said Singh, a medical doctor.
“Brampton residents need a government that invests in care. This Premier has
invested in our hospitals, seniors’ homes and child-care spaces. I will add my voice
to her strong team to continue delivering for Brampton.”
Parminder Singh is a health-care professional and has worked as a sports
and health commentator for Omni TV, the CBC, 680News and Maple Leafs Sports
and Entertainment. He was the founding host and play-by-play commentator of
the acclaimed Hockey Night in Canada in Punjabi, and founded the Toronto
Raptors Punjabi Broadcast. He is the Vice-President and Chief Medical Officer
at Healthcare Plus Medical Group, and was educated at the University of Toronto,
Windsor University School of Medicine and Harvard University.
Dr Singh has led various fundraising campaigns in support of local hospitals
and charities. He was the chair of Sikhs for SickKids, which helped raise close to
$100,000 for SickKids Hospital, and he was also a driving force in raising $350,000
for the Brampton Civic Hospital through the Akhand Paath event.
Dr Singh will join Premier Kathleen Wynne, who recently appointed him as
the candidate, at a rally in Brampton on Sunday.
Under the leadership of Premier Kathleen Wynne, the Ontario Liberal Party has
a plan to deliver opportunity and fairness for everyone. While Ontario has
a balanced budget and growing economy, not everyone is feeling that growth yet.
That’s why we are working to deliver a fairer, better Ontario through free tuition
for 210,000 students, free prescription drug coverage for children and youth,
100,000 affordable child-care spaces, and a $15-an-hour minimum wage.
No matter who the leader is, this is the same Conservative Party. While our
government is focused on investing in care, the Conservatives remain focused on
cutting health care, education and the services Ontarians rely on by firing
40,000 workers.
For more information:
communications@ontarioliberal.ca
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| More.. | Posted: Mar 11, 2018 |
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| Ontario Conservatives Refuse to Support Real Action to Protect Ontario Workers |
| February 26, 2018
Ontario Conservatives Refuse to Support Real Action to Protect Ontario Workers
Conservatives oppose legislation to protect economic interests
(Queen’s Park) While the Ontario Liberal Government is focused on passing
legislation that stands up for Ontario workers and businesses, the provincial
Conservatives remain stuck in their opposition to the Fairness in Procurement Act.
Led by their Interim Leader, Vic Fedeli, the provincial Conservatives have shown
time and time again that they are unwilling to defend Ontario’s economic interests.
They played procedural games to delay the bill last week, and are speaking against
it today.
Fedeli is a veteran when it comes to not supporting Ontario workers. Maybe
a letter writing campaign was a good idea back in 2009, when the U.S. first
introduced Buy America provisions. But we all know that the world has dramatically
changed since then, both politically and economically. While the Interim Leader
would choose to send a quick letter and hope for the best, our government will
fight for Ontario workers every single time
That’s why the Premier has met with 37 Governors and a number of influential
congress people, senators and members of the U.S. federal administration in
an attempt to influence change.
However, it was clear that the political landscape just wasn’t the same after
the 2016 U.S. election. That’s why we committed to tabling legislation that,
if passed, would enable us to respond in kind. Legislation that would allow us to
respond to any American jurisdiction that attempted to harm Ontario’s economic
interests.
It’s disappointing, but not surprising, that the Conservatives have decided to side
with foreign interests over Ontario workers. This is the same party that wants to
take money away from Ontario's lowest paid workers by rolling back a $15 minimum
wage and make billions of dollars of cuts to hospitals, schools and the services
Ontarians rely on.
For More Information:
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| More.. | Posted: Feb 26, 2018 |
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| Mazhar Shafiq Elected Ontario Liberal Party Candidate for Scarborough Centre |
| January 24, 2018
Mazhar Shafiq elected Ontario Liberal Party candidate for Scarborough Centre
SCARBOROUGH—Following a competitive nomination race with over 9,000 local
members, Mazhar Shafiq was elected as the Ontario Liberal Party Candidate for
Scarborough Centre.
Shafiq, a community leader and political advisor, spoke of his experience
immigrating to Canada, saying, “Nearly twenty years ago, I arrived at Pearson
Airport with little more than a desire to see a better life for my young family.
An engineer in Pakistan, in Canada I worked any job I could find to make ends
meet, before upgrading my skills and becoming involved in the automotive sector
and then in public service.”
“My story is a story made possible by a supportive government that values
immigration, skills development and ensures a minimum-wage job pays a fair living.
That is why I am so passionate to be running on Premier Kathleen Wynne’s team,
to ensure every family can access affordable post-secondary education, find
an affordable home and work to get ahead,” said Shafiq. “I am honoured to be
standing as a candidate to fight for those Canadian values and to serve
all communities in our diverse riding.”
“I'm thrilled the people of Scarborough Centre will have a Liberal candidate who will
make them proud. Maz has the skills and talent to be a strong local representative
and make a significant contribution to the future of Scarborough,” said Brad Duguid,
the long-time local MPP. “I'm also pleased Maz will further advance the efforts of
our Premier to build a team that represents the diversity of Ontario.”
Mazhar Shafiq worked as a highway engineer in Pakistan after earning his Bachelor
of Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology in Lahore.
Upon arriving in Canada, he earned a post-graduate certificate from Sheridan
College and worked in various roles in the automotive sector, before becoming
a special assistant to Rob Oliphant, MP for Don Valley West. He then worked as
a special assistant and communications advisor to the Hon. Kathleen Wynne.
Since 2013, he has served as a senior advisor for community relations to
the Premier.
Under the leadership of Premier Kathleen Wynne, the Ontario Liberal Party has
a plan to deliver opportunity and fairness for everyone. While Ontario has
a balanced budget and growing economy, not everyone is feeling that growth yet.
That’s why we are working to deliver a fairer, better Ontario through free tuition
for 210,000 students, free prescription drug coverage for children and youth,
100,000 affordable child-care spaces, and a $15-an-hour minimum wage.
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| More.. | Posted: Jan 24, 2018 |
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| NDP Block Legislation to End College Strike |
| NDP Block Legislation to End College Strike
NDP shows that, again, they do not support legislation to get students back to
class
Today, NDP leader Andrea Horwath and the NDP caucus showed again that they
are not supportive of getting college students back into classrooms where they
belong.
By voting against back-to-work legislation for the second time in two days, the NDP
have opposed a plan to get students back to class as soon as possible, putting their
own interests ahead of the interests of students. Had the NDP voted for this
legislation, students would no longer be facing the anxiety of wondering exactly
when their classes would resume, and students could have been making
the necessary plans to head back to school.
Although Horwath and her caucus may claim they can’t support this legislation on
principle, they have supported back-to-work legislation in the past. In 2008,
the NDP caucus, which Andrea Horwath was a part of, supported back-to-work
legislation that brought TTC staff back to work (Toronto Star) and allowed it to be
passed in just one day (Hansard).
This leaves the 500,000 locked-out students wondering why it was okay for
the NDP to quickly pass legislation then, but not for students now?
For More Information:
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| More.. | Posted: Nov 17, 2017 |
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| Lorenzo Berardinetti Nominated for Reelection in Scarborough Southwest |
| November 3, 2017
Lorenzo Berardinetti nominated for reelection in Scarborough Southwest
SCARBOROUGH —Lorenzo Berardinetti was nominated this evening to run for
reelection as the Ontario Liberal candidate in Scarborough Southwest.
“It is a privilege and honour to represent my riding of Scarborough Southwest in
the Ontario Legislature. I am excited to continue improving the overall quality of life
for the residents in our community. As a result of our government’s work under
the leadership of Premier Kathleen Wynne, we dramatically increased capital
and operating funding to Providence Health Care and we are investing $400,000 in
new capital funding to provide much needed upgrades to Variety Village,” said
Berardinetti.
“This record of delivering for our community is an important reason why I am
seeking reelection. I look forward to the upcoming campaign and I am excited to
continue working hard on behalf of the residents of Scarborough Southwest,” he
added.
For close to thirty years, Lorenzo Berardinetti has served his community as
an elected representative, standing up for the issues that matter most to families in
Scarborough Southwest.
A resident of Scarborough since the age of four, Berardinetti studied
at the University of Toronto and the University of Windsor Law School; he was
called to the Ontario Bar in 1988.
Berardinetti served as a Councillor for the former Scarborough City Council
and then as a Councillor for the amalgamated City of Toronto, where he chaired
the administration committee and stewarded the forced amalgamation of all seven
former municipalities.
He was elected to the Ontario Legislature in 2003, since serving as Deputy
Government Whip and now as Parliamentary Assistant to the Attorney General.
In 2004, he introduced a Private Member’s Bill to outlaw “gender-based pricing”,
which prohibited retailers from charging women more for goods and services
compared to men.
Under the leadership of Premier Kathleen Wynne, the Ontario Liberal Party has
a plan to deliver opportunity and fairness for everyone. While Ontario has
a balanced budget and growing economy, not everyone is feeling that growth yet.
That’s why we are working to deliver a fairer, better Ontario through free tuition
for 210,000 students, free prescription drug coverage for children and youth,
100,000 affordable child-care spaces, and a $15-an-hour minimum wage.
For more information:
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| More.. | Posted: Nov 04, 2017 |
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| MPP Raymond Cho and Conservatives Vote Against $15 Minimum Wage |
| MPP Raymond Cho and Conservatives Vote Against $15 Minimum Wage
PC MPPs voted against historic legislation for fair workplaces and better jobs
[Queen’s Park] This afternoon Scarborough-Rouge River MPP Raymond Cho along
with Patrick Brown’s PC caucus voted against historic changes to create fairer
and better workplaces that include raising Ontario’s general minimum wage.
In public comments over the last few months Patrick Brown said that increasing
the minimum wage is “too much, too soon” (Toronto Star; May 31, 2017) and won’t
commit to not rolling back the $15 minimum wage increase in future years.
PC MPPs voted against measures that include:
· Raising Ontario’s minimum wage to $14/hour in 2018 and to $15/hour in 2019,
with further increases based on inflation;
· Mandating equal pay for part-time, temporary, casual and seasonal employees
doing the same job as full-time employees;
· Expanding personal emergency leave to 10 days per year, including two paid;
· Ensuring at least three weeks of vacation after five years of service;
· Fairer employee scheduling, including requiring employees to be paid for three
hours if a shift is cancelled within 48 hours of its start time.
Brown and his party have also opposed free pharmacare for Ontarians under age
25, 100,000 new child care spaces, free tuition for students and 25% off hydro
bills.
For More Information:
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| More.. | Posted: Oct 25, 2017 |
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| Liberal 14 Year Election Anniversary: Scandals Highlight Reel Package |
| Liberal 14 Year Election Anniversary: Scandals Highlight Reel Package
The Liberals won power 14 years ago today – this is their record
October 2, 2017
On the 14th anniversary of this Liberal Government’s first election victory in 2003,
the Ontario PCs have assembled a highlight reel of some of the worst Liberal
scandals of their reign. In Question Period, the PCs raised 14 different scandals
with 14 different questions.
“The Liberals’ record raises key questions: do Ontarians want the same reckless
and politically corrupt government who's only in it for themselves and their
well-connected friends?" asked PC Leader Patrick Brown. “After 14 years of waste,
scandal and mismanagement, how can we trust Kathleen Wynne and the Liberals
ever again?”
Here are some of the highlights of the Liberal record over the last 14 years:
· The self-interested, secret Hydro One fire sale that is putting Ontario back in
the coal business
· Five OPP investigations (here, here, here, here and here)
· Doubling the provincial debt
· Deep cuts to health care
· The loss of hundreds of thousands of good-paying manufacturing jobs
· Billion dollar eHealth boondoggle
· Kicking 3,500 children with autism off of the wait list for life-changing IBI therapy
· 600 schools closed or slated for closure
· Millions spent on partisan, taxpayer funded vanity ads the Auditor General would
have blocked
· Zero development of the Ring of Fire
· The Cap-and-Trade cash grab that will send billions to California
· Massive tax hikes including the vehicle and license fees and the health tax
· Allowing violent sex offenders on parole to roam the streets unsupervised
· Gas plants scandal that cost $1.1 billion and counting
“Kathleen Wynne’s decisions, driven by what’s best for her and her insider friends,
are making it harder for you and your family to get by, wasting your money,
and threatening the things we value most like healthcare, education, and services
for those in need,” said Brown.
CONTACT: Nick Bergamini
nick.bergamini@pc.ola.org
416-325-8505
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| More.. | Posted: Oct 02, 2017 |
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| City Councillor Amanda Yeung Collucci Elected Ontario Liberal Candidate for Markham—Unionville |
| August 27, 2017
City Councillor Amanda Yeung Collucci elected Ontario Liberal candidate for
Markham—Unionville
MARKHAM —Following a contested nomination that saw over 6000 local Liberal
members join the Party, Markham City Councillor Amanda Yeung Collucci was
elected as the Ontario Liberal Party candidate for the new riding of
Markham—Unionville.
“We deserve a progressive provincial government that supports women at home
and at work, provides families with quality health care and education, and grows
the economy by leveraging our strengths and diversity in every sector,” said
Collucci, adding, “And, at the end of the work day, people should be able to get
home in time for dinner, spend time with their children and enjoy other activities.
I believe Ontario Liberals are the ones to keep delivering on this vision,
and I’m honoured to be part of their team,” she said.
Markham Mayor Scarpitti endorsed Collucci, saying, “I have witnessed Amanda's
commitment to public service, especially her advocacy for seniors and youth in our
community. When she represents us at the province, I know that will result in good
things for Markham.”
A mother of two, Amanda Yeung Collucci immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong in
the 1990s, working her way to earn her high-school diploma and graduating from
York University in economics. She then worked in sales and increasingly senior roles
at IBM, before she became a small-business owner. She is an executive member of
the Association of Chinese-Canadian Entrepreneurs, is a fund-raiser to support
the Markham Stouffville Hospital and serves on her school council. She was the first
Chinese-Canadian woman elected to Markham City Council, in 2014.
For more information:
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| More.. | Posted: Aug 27, 2017 |
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| Conservative President Swears Under Oath Ontario PC Nomination Results Don’t Matter |
| July 14, 2017
Conservative President Swears Under Oath Ontario PC Nomination Results Don’t
Matter
What’s the point of holding a nomination meeting in Toronto?
(Toronto) Amid accusations from PC Party Members and former executive members
that Patrick Brown’s PC Party is stuffing ballot boxes and fixing nomination meetings,
Rick Dykstra, the President of the PC Party, submitted sworn testimony to a court
highlighting the contempt Brown’s PC Party has for their own party members
and their nomination process.
In an affidavit obtained and reported on by the CBC, Mr. Dykstra admitted that
Conservative nominations don’t actually matter, with PC Leader Patrick Brown
hand-picking his party’s nominees and bypassing hard-working nomination
candidates, like Alexei Simakov, Angela Kennedy, and Sabrina Zuniga.
"The nomination meeting is not determinative of who will ultimately be listed on
the ballot as a PC party candidate in the general election... There is no requirement
in the Election Act, the Constitution or the rules that the party leader must endorse,
or can only endorse, the nomination contestant who is successful at the nomination
meeting."
(Rick Dykstra, CBC News, July 10, 2017)
This sworn affidavit makes a mockery of promises made by Patrick Brown about
the PC nomination process, claiming, “I want to make sure that our nominations are
transparent, fair and democratic.” (Media Availability; May 11, 2017).
Shockingly, it is in that same affidavit, CBC reports, the PC Party used
“demographic analysis” rather than the votes of the party membership to deny
the party nomination to a candidate who happens to wear a turban.
Selling Conservative party memberships, holding a nomination and taking money
from people who think that they have a vote, and then endorsing the party leader’s
choice instead is not the definition of transparency, fairness or democracy. It’s just
the opposite.
Patrick Brown has also repeatedly expressed his trust in Rick Dykstra and his
process saying, “The party president, the party executive director, run a very fair,
transparent process.” (Media Availability; May 4, 2017). However, Rick Dykstra
and Bob Stanley’s recent controversies with PC nominations have been the exact
opposite.
The PC party has approximately 45 more nominations that will be held prior to
the 2018 election, including in Beaches—East York, Davenport, Don Valley East,
Etobicoke North, Parkdale—High Park, Spadina—Fort York, Toronto Centre,
Toronto—Danforth, Toronto—St. Paul’s, and York South--Weston; but based on
the PC President Rick Dykstra’s revelations, the entire PC nomination process is
a scam.
For More Information:
info@ontarioliberal.ca
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| More.. | Posted: Jul 15, 2017 |
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| Soo Wong Nominated as Ontario Liberal Candidate for Scarborough—Agincourt |
| June 26, 2017
Soo Wong Nominated as Ontario Liberal Candidate for Scarborough—Agincourt
The Ontario Liberal Party is pleased to announce the Scarborough--Agincourt
Liberal Provincial Association this weekend nominated Soo Wong to run for
reelection in the upcoming June 2018 general election.
“I’m honoured to be nominated to run for reelection, to build on the work we’ve
been doing to serve the community,” said Soo Wong. “It has been an absolute joy
representing Scarborough-Agincourt over the past 6 years and I look forward to
earning the community’s trust again in the upcoming election. I’ll be knocking on
doors, campaigning on Liberal values of building a strong economy to support
progressive policies that help Ontarians in their everyday lives and I’ll also be
championing our local issues like jobs, childcare, education, seniors
and OHIP+ youth pharmacare.”
Wong is the first female Chinese-Canadian to be elected to the Ontario Legislature
and has represented the riding of Scarborough--Agincourt since 2011. In addition
to being a dedicated MPP, she serves as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister
of Community Safety and Correctional Services and Deputy Speaker of
the Legislative Assembly.
“At Queen's Park, Soo has been a consistent champion on matters that are
important to her community. They include health care, education, housing, transit,
seniors and youth care. I am excited that Soo is our candidate and will be able to
continue to be an effective advocate for Scarborough—Agincourt,” said Sylvia
Pusey, a long-time resident of Scarborough—Agincourt.
Wong has worked in healthcare for over 25 years and before running for MPP was
a school board trustee. Very active in the community, Wong can often be found at
local events and volunteers at the Reading Circle, Bridlewood Public Library.
For more information, please contact:
communications@ontarioliberal.ca
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| More.. | Posted: Jun 26, 2017 |
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| Ontario Liberals Announce Mitzie Hunter as Candidate for Scarborough-Guildwood |
| June 13, 2017
Ontario Liberals announce Mitzie Hunter as candidate for Scarborough-Guildwood
Scarborough — The Ontario Liberal Party is pleased to announce Mitzie Hunter will
be seeking re-election as the Ontario Liberal candidate for the 42nd Ontario general
election.
Hunter was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 2013 as MPP for
Scarborough-Guildwood and was appointed as Parliamentary Assistant to
the Minister of Community and Social Services. She served as Associate Minister of
Finance responsible for the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan, which led to
an agreement in principle from the Federal Government that the Canadian Pension
Plan be enhanced for all Canadians, and currently serves as Minister of Education.
“It’s been an honour to be a strong voice for Scarborough-Guildwood at Queen’s
Park, and I am proud to once again represent Kathleen Wynne’s Ontario Liberal
team,” said Hunter at last evening's nomination. “The Ontario Liberals are the only
team with an effective plan to deliver on the needs of our community, foster
further economic growth, and help create more opportunities for our families
and youth.”
Hunter was joined by Deputy Premier Deb Matthews and members of
the Scarborough-Guildwood community at this evening’s nomination meeting.
“We have been so fortunate to have someone as dedicated as Mitzie as our MPP
here in Scarborough-Guildwood,” said Lawrence Dawkins, Riding President. “Her
passion and dedication for the community are evident through her advocacy for
literacy, mental health services and transit expansion, and I know she will continue
to advocate effectively for our community once re-elected.”
Prior to entering into politics, Hunter was Chief Executive Officer of CivicAction,
where she worked to solve some of our toughest social, economic
and environmental challenges. She was also previously the Chief Administrative
Officer of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation where she fought for good
quality affordable housing, and economic opportunities for youth, and was
Vice-President with Goodwill Industries and a Regional Director at Bell Canada.
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