Autumn marks the release of the annual Fall Economic Statement, which is an opportunity for governments to update the public on Ontario’s finances between budgets. Last week, Finance Minister Rod Philips released the 2019 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: A Plan to Build Ontario Together, this
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In the Legislature on October 29th, I was pleased to announce the introduction of the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act – or the “PAWS” Act for short. This legislation, if passed, will better protect animals from abuse and neglect by proposing the strongest penalties in Canada for
Read more →With both Remembrance Day and the poppy campaign, the month of November is an important time for all Canadians to thank those who serve and have served our nation in defence of liberty, peace, and our shared values. It is also a time to remember in our
Read more →Healthy Parks, Healthy People We are incredibly fortunate to have large and beautiful green spaces across Dufferin-Caledon. For example, Belfountain Provincial Park in Caledon and Mono Cliffs Provincial Park in Dufferin provide the opportunity to get outside with family and friends—especially during autumn as trees change their
Read more →October 8, 2019 Fire Prevention Week runs from October 6th to October 12th. This week is an opportunity for all of us to learn and remind ourselves of the essentials of fire prevention in our homes and communities, as well as the small but important actions you
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