For immediate release: May 28, 2024 QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Bobbi Ann Brady found herself disappointed in the Ontario PC government’s choice to unanimously vote against MPP Stephen Blais’ Private Members Bill 178, An Act to amend the Taxation Act, 2007 to provide for a non-refundable tax credit to encourage children’s extra-curricular activities. Bill 178
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady A recurring email issue I’ve received over the past two years, and in the latter part of the 23 years I worked for MPP Toby Barrett, is high automobile insurance rates. Typically, the emails are from people who have just experienced an unprecedented increase despite no claims. It impacts individuals, businesses, and,
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady Last week in the Ontario Legislature, I asked Premier Ford to eliminate civil jury trials in relation to motor vehicle accidents. My question was precipitated by the government’s 2020 consultation on eliminating the use of civil juries in Ontario. And the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) also educated me as
For immediate release: May 8, 2024 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady in the Ontario Legislature asked Premier Ford to eliminate civil jury trials when it comes to motor vehicle accidents. Brady said this would help clear out backlogs in the justice system and provide timely compensation to injured victims. “For those who
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady It’s that time of year in rural Ontario when we focus our attention on planting season, but it’s also planning season for the business community. And as such, you might notice that there’s a plethora of business annual general meetings and chamber of commerce dinners. To survive, businesses are always
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady As Ontario embarks on spring planting, it’s a great time to talk about empowering the province’s farmers for a competitive and sustainable future. Bill 155, The Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario Act, 2023, is the vehicle for making improvements. The bill received all-party support and passed third reading on April 11. Clearly,
For immediate release:April 22, 2024 QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Brady today stood in the Ontario Legislature to celebrate last weekend’s Langton Oldtimers Six Pack Tournament. Over 260 hockey players converged on the Langton arena, the beautiful arena spanning five decades of rich culture and tradition. The tournament has been attracting and boasting hockey talent for over 28 years.
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady Queen’s Park is an incredible place. I particularly like the architecture and the moody atmosphere as you walk the old wood or marble floors, depending on which part of the building you are in. There’s no doubt the Pink Palace has character and personality, but it’s the people who steal
For immediate release:April 17, 2024 QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Bobbi Ann Brady stood in the Ontario Legislature to fight for affordability for Ontario taxpayers. The premier took offense to Brady calling a referendum on a provincial carbon tax a publicity stunt and bellowed back that come next election, Brady would be out of a job. Brady
By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady Pulling all levels of government together is as phenomenal as an eclipse. I’m being facetious, but it is tough; however, the Simcoe Chamber of Commerce recently managed it. Had I not woken up with a fever, the day would have been complete. As part of the Chamber’s Innovation Frontier Forum