Category: Columns

Fall Economic Statement: more orange than lemon

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady On Nov. 2, the Ontario government released its 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES). I see it as more orange than lemon – or a little sweet, a tiny bit sour. As a fiscal conservative, I’m not thrilled deficits turned out to be higher than projected in the spring budget. They projected

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We shall remember on Nov. 11 and every day

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady Last week, I stood twice – once to give a member’s statement and once as a special tribute – in the Ontario Legislature to talk about some of the people, events and projects in Haldimand-Norfolk that aim to do just that – create year-long remembrance of those who served and

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Small businesses help define our communities

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady Small businesses are the economic engines of our Ontario communities and help define, in our case, our rural way of life. When out and about at events in the riding, I usually make a point of trying to stop into a small business or two, talk to the owners and

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Autism wait list continues to grow

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady It was another strident week at Queen’s Park as we work through the Fall session. Of course, the RCMP investigation into the Greenbelt debacle was front and centre during question period, leading to mention of this government’s record of signing off on an unprecedented number of Ministerial Zoning Orders (MZOs).

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Brady salutes Ontario Cadets Week

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady Ontario has just wrapped up Ontario Cadets Week for the second time. One of thelast bits of business for MPP Toby Barrett, prior to retirement, was to ensure Bill45, An Act to proclaim Ontario Cadets Week became enshrined in law. I think it’s great that, thanks to Toby Barrett, Ontario’s

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Before welcoming newcomers, fix Ontario

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady When I survey the state of the province, it seems obvious that Ontario cannot support the people already here. And on top of that, I’m regularly hearing from many in Haldimand-Norfolk that life has become too expensive.  So, at the end of September, I took my concerns to the Legislative

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Small solutions to a big problem

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady I’ve been hearing over and over from locals that while the Ontario government is welcoming thousands upon thousands of newcomers to Ontario, the cost of a home has become unattainable for many. Perhaps it’s time we look for innovative ways to house Ontarians. Last week while at Canada’s Outdoor Farm

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Tourism is back in style

By Bobbi Ann Brady, MPP The tourism industry, both locally and across Ontario, has been booming after a lapse due to COVID shutdowns. I learned more about the industry while attending the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in London. During a presentation, from several industry groups, I learned how important tourism has

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Natural health products are in peril

By MPP Bobbi Ann Brady I am going to step outside my provincial realm today and write about a federal issue that has had me troubled for some time. It’s an issue I don’t believe is getting the attention it needs, and I feel it has huge implications for those of us who choose to

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