Ontario provincial budget being tabled today
The governing Liberal Party are set to deliver their budget for 2013 later today. Its up in the air whether it will be supported by the opposing parties. Lambton-Kent Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton says the the PC’s will not be supporting the budget. If the proposed budget is not supported,…
McNaughton: Auditor General needs to investigate ‘Slots at Racetracks’
The McGuinty-Wynne Liberals’ decision – supported by the NDP – to cancel the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s ‘Slots at Racetracks Program’ (SARP) needs to be investigated by the Auditor General, PC MPP Monte McNaughton said today. “In five days, the provincial partnership that gave the horse-racing industry a portion…
PCs release white paper called ‘Respect for Rural Ontario’
This morning, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex PC MPP Monte McNaughton helped release the latest Ontario PC white paper called Respect for Rural Ontario. This Paths to Prosperity white paper – the 12th in a series – proposes bold ideas to unlock the potential of our agriculture industry and put farming back at the…
No Celebrations for Ontario’s Horse Racing Industry
Lambton-Kent-Middlesex PC MPP Monte McNaughton responded to recent back-patting government announcements stating that there will be horse racing in Ontario this year. “The recent announcements are nothing more than a glorified farm-day field trip for our part-time Agriculture Minister,” said McNaughton. “The only problem is that her government caused this…
Kathleen Wynne elected as new Liberal leader
Ontario will have it’s first female Premier, after Kathleen Wynne was elected at the new Provincial Liberal leader over the weekend. Wynne narrowly defeated Sandra Pupatello in the vote as Liberals convened in Toronto over the weekend. After her victory, Wynne announced the Legislature would start again on February 19th.…
PC MPP Monte McNaughton Calls for End to Ineffective Drive Clean Program
(Wallaceburg, Ontario) – Today, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex PC MPP Monte McNaughton added to the concerns coming from Ontario Auditor General Jim McCarter, and called for an end to Ontario’s ineffective Drive Clean program. McNaughton said Drive Clean is a costly program that fails to deliver significant impact and no longer remains relevant.…
Ontario wind turbine development being discussed in Dover
Wind turbines are set to be the topic of discussion at a press conference this morning outside of Wallaceburg. MP Bev Shipley and MPP Monte McNaughton, both conservatives, will discuss future wind turbine developments in the Dover Centre area and all of Southwestern Ontario. The two politicians, as well as…
Dalton McGuinty resigns as Ontario Premier
Some shocking news tonight in the province of Ontario. Premier Dalton McGuinty announced his resignation around 6:30 p.m. this evening. He had called an emergency meeting earlier. Before the Liberal leader did so, he also prorogued the legislature as well. Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton says the resignation comes in the…
MPP McNaughton discusses agriculture ‘red tape’ issue
At the conclusion of Ontario Agriculture week Lambton-Kent-Middlesex PC MPP Monte McNaughton, announced that the recent Ontario PC agriculture survey found a growing red tape problem on Ontario farms. “Overwhelmingly farmers told us that they are being caught up in government regulations and forms. This unnecessary burden is costing our…
Monte McNaughton holding town-hall meeting in Wallaceburg
The MPP in Lambton-Kent -Middlesex is inviting the public to the Wallaceburg Legion tonight for an open town-hall meeting. Monte McNaughton will be at Branch 18 to update those in attendance about the progress at Queen’s Park and to gather some feedback in preparation of the upcoming fall session. Everything…
MPP McNaughton not happy with hospital cuts
Today, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex PC MPP Monte McNaughton responded to recent cuts announced by the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. The Alliance is facing a $5 million deficit and has recently announced cuts to both staffing and beds to help reduce the growing shortfall. McNaughton urged a two-pronged solution including further cuts to administration…
Hearings set for South Kent Wind Energy project
The first of two hearing by the Environmental Review Tribunal is set to begin in August for the South Kent Wind Energy project. Two seperate groups are opposed to the project, and the hearings will be held at the Civic Centre in Chatham on, August 10. The joint venture between…
MP Shipley, MPP McNaughton want wind turbine moratorium
Today, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex PC MPP Monte McNaughton joined with Lambton-Kent-Middlesex CPC MP Bev Shipley in calling for a moratorium on continued industrial wind turbine development. McNaughton and PC Leader Tim Hudak have long called for a halt to further turbine development and were bolstered by the recent announcement of a Health…
McNaughton: ‘Strong opinions about new casino development’
New research released today from Nordex Research indicates that a strong majority of residents currently oppose the pending expansion of casino gambling facilities in the city of London. “In the face of recent rating agency downgrades, Dalton McGuinty and Dwight Duncan are pushing forward with their casino expansion cash grab…
Community Living Wallaceburg receives Ontario Trillium grant
Community Living Wallaceburg is thrilled, after receiving a boost from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. A $48,000 grant was announced to go towards training staff on using the Alliance Information Management System (AIMS) – a client data creation and management computer program. David Katzman, executive director for Community Living Wallaceburg, says…
Budget Passes, PCs Strongly Opposed
Ontario’s provincial budget passed this afternoon by a vote of 52-35, which means there will be no summer election. The NDP abstained from voting on the budget, which allowed the Ontario Liberals to pass the motion with a minority government. After the vote, the Progressive Conservative MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex Monte…
Ontario election diverted? MPP McNaughton chimes in about budget
It appears the NDP and Liberal parties are playing nice together once again. Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horvath announced this morning they will be supporting the Liberals proposed budget on Wednesday, just days after saying the opposite. Premier McGuinty and the Liberals had said an election would be ‘forced’ if…
MPP McNaughton calls for Health Minister resignation
Windsor Regional Hospital CEO, David Musyj, has confirmed that the culture at Ontario’s scandal-plagued air ambulance remains one of negligence, incompetence and corruption. “The Minister of Health has refused to heed the warnings of frontline paramedics, pilots and nurses who have repeatedly raised serious concerns about patient safety at Ornge,”…
MPP McNaughton: Lack of action in agriculture
Today, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex PC MPP Monte McNaughton said that although it has been a year since the PC Party proposed a one-window approach and slightly less since the Liberals copied the commitment, the government has done nothing to help farmers and cut red tape. “Before the election this government promised to…
MPP McNaughton’s Motion Irks Mayor Randy Hope
A local politician’s private members bill is aimed at giving the people a voice, but it’s stirring up some controversy. MPP Monte McNaughton introduced his first Private Members bill in provincial legislation yesterday. That bill calls for a mandatory referendum before any new casino development can occur in the province.…
Recent Comments