For immediate release:
December 4, 2024
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Bobbi Ann Brady wants to counter a small but vocal group of political detractors who claim provincial funding for Haldimand-Norfolk is jeopardized by having a MPP who is not part of the governing party. The evidence is to the contrary based on the provincial government’s level of financial support for Ontario municipalities including Haldimand-Norfolk.
“Despite what those with political aspirations might say, the money is flowing in and it’s because I advocate for these things at Queen’s Park,” Brady said. “Ignore the noise. It’s just political posturing as we head toward an early, costly, and unnecessary provincial election.”
The Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) is the province’s main general assistance grant to municipalities. In 2025, Haldimand County’s allocation is $4,783,600 compared to $4,090,500 in 2024, a 16.94 per cent increase. And Norfolk County’s 2025 allocation is $7,268,900 compared to $5,984,600 in 2024, a 21.46 per cent increase.
By comparison, examples of similar regions with a PC MPP include Elgin County with a population of 95,000, represented by Hon. Rob Flack, who is Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, is getting $237,000. A decrease of 15 per cent from the 2024 OMPF allocation.
Huron County with a population of nearly 61,500, territory of Minster of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson, will be receiving $554,400. A decrease of 15 per cent from the 2024 OMPF allocation.
Perth County, with a population of around 38,000, and PC Matthew Rae, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, will be getting $532,800. A decrease of 15 per cent from the 2024 OMPF allocation.
Hastings County, population approximately 146,000, the base of Ric Bresee, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation will be handed $33,900. A decrease of 15 per cent from the 2024 OMPF allocation.
Brant County, population just under 40,000, responsibility of Will Bouma, Parliamentary Assistant to three ministers, has $1,496,700 coming. An increase of 18 per cent above the 2024 OMPF allocation.
“It’s clear, with an Independent Member at Queen’s Park who is a bit of a squeaky wheel, Haldimand-Norfolk is getting the grease,” Brady said. “If anyone wants to check the OMPF list, it’s at https://www.ontario.ca/document/2025-ontario-municipal-partnership-fund/municipal-allocations”
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For more information, please contact MPP Bobbi Ann Brady at 519-428-0446, 905-765-8413 or 1-800-903-8629