By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady Ontario, and Canada, are currently in the middle of a housing crisis. The crisis was caused by supply and demand problems, supply chain issues and wide variations in interest rates. The solution from the Ontario government was Bill 23, the Build More Homes Faster Act. The goal of this bold
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2022 Queen’s Park—Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady today stood in the Ontario Legislature and asked Solicitor General Michael Kerzner if he will say “no” to using Ontario police resources to enforce the federal gun buyback. “Minister, I come from a riding with a great deal of hunters, target shooters and
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady The Ontario government has cut the province’s deficit forecast but braces for an economic slowdown. A deficit of $19.9 billion for the fiscal year was projected in the April 2022 budget. However, during the fall economic statement (FES) last week, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy downgraded that projection to $12.9
By Bobbi Ann Brady Monday, I voted to repeal Bill 28. Fingers crossed by the time you read this, cooler heads and common sense have prevailed at the bargaining table. I’m praying fruitful negotiations will have concluded or both sides are still working together for an acceptable deal. First a refresher, Bill 28 was created
November 15th 2022 Simcoe — MPP Bobbi Ann Brady is heartened to see the Fall Economic Statement (FES) contains some Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) adjustments for which she has often advocated. “Allowing ODSP clients to keep more of their hard-earned money is great news and one of the biggest steps forward in years,” said
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady The word “hero” is bandied about today. But in the spirit of Remembrance Day, I’ll focus on the heroes we know as veterans. Veterans argue that unless they went beyond the call of duty, they are not a hero. I beg to differ, but veterans are humble. All have amazing stories
For immediate release November 7, 2022 SIMCOE – MPP Bobbi Ann Brady, after writing to Minister Lecce, speaking in the House, and twice voting against Bill 28, is glad kids will be back in class as both CUPE and the government return to negotiations with the forthcoming repeal of Bill 28. The Canadian Union of
By Bobbi Ann Brady “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi Losing himself in the service of others is precisely what the late Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Gord Miller did. Recently, during tributes to former members, I stood in the Ontario Legislature and relayed the contributions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov 2, 2022 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady over the past two days, stood in the House and implored the government and CUPE to tone down the rhetoric, work together through negotiations, and stop using education workers and students as political pawns. “To this government, to CUPE, stop
Locals fear further service reductions at NGH FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov 1, 2022 QUEEN’S PARK – When will Ontario’s Minister of Health put all qualified healthcare workers back on the frontlines? That was the question Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady asked in the Ontario Legislature this morning. During Question Period, MPP Brady informed her colleagues that