Author: Bobbi Ann Brady

Taxpayers deserve timely access to justice

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

Read More »

Brady asks, where’s the law to protect motor vehicle accident victims?

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

Read More »

Small business needs help, we have a plan

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

Read More »

Research and innovation keeps our farmers growing

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,

Read More »

Brady celebrates the Langton Oldtimers Six Pack Tournament

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.

Read More »

A question, powdered gravy, and an explosion

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

Read More »

Premier Ford explodes when urged to follow Scott Moe’s lead

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

Read More »

A forum, a fever and thought-provoking conversation

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

Read More »

Brady again petitions Ontario to axe carbon tax on home heating

For immediate release:April 12, 2024 QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Bobbi Ann Brady yesterday stood in the Ontario Legislature to read in more petitions that would ensure Ontarians don’t have to choose between heating and eating. “Speaker, I have several names here on a petition that calls on the government to provide relief to families from the federal

Read More »

Brady votes to modernize ARIO

For immediate release:April 11, 2024 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady today voted in favour of Bill 155, which will see the modernization of The Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO). ARIO was created in 1962 and the ARIO Act last had major amendments in the 1990s. In the Legislature on April 10, Brady announced her support of Bill 155

Read More »