2009 Hansard Entries
Specialist High School Major Students in the communities of Clinton, Kincardine and Port Elgin now have more opportunities for hands-on learning thanks to the government's growing specialist high skills major program.
Health and Long-Term Care I certainly am very pleased to respond on behalf of the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.
Taxation My question is for the Minister of Revenue. Minister, recent news very much reflects the behaviour of the official opposition.
Cemetaries Mrs. Carol Mitchell: My petition is: "Whereas Ontario's cemeteries are an important part of our cultural heritage, and Ontario's inactive cemeteries are constantly at risk of closure and removal; and ...
Taxation The leader of the official opposition says that the public is against our government's proposed harmonized sales tax, but according to the Belleville Intelligencer newspaper, the only thing Ontarians are rejecting is the Leader of the Opposition and his attempts to spin Ontarians.
Bill 175 I'm very pleased to enter the debate on Bill 175, and I want to focus on one example about why this bill is important to a riding like Huron-Bruce.
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs My question is to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Municipal Elections Oct. 27, 2009 - My question is for the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Minister, yesterday, as part of the good government bill, changes to the Municipal Elections Act were announced.
Rural Infrastructure October 26, 2009 - Being connected is vital for both our social and economic well-being. Given the importance of being connected in today's day and age, access to broadband infrastructure should be available to as many Ontarians as possible, including our farmers, rural businesses and rural residents.
Ontario Market Investment Fund I recently announced two grants that deal with the promotion of Ontario foods through the Ontario market investment fund.
Municipal Government Minister, could you please talk more about Local Government Week and what your ministry is doing to educate the public about this very important level of government...
Bill 183 Oct. 6, 2009 - I'm very pleased to enter the debate on time allocation and Bill 183.
Accountability This government is all about accountability, this government is all about transparency, and we have done nothing but that since we were elected in 2003.
Regional Equine and Agricultural Centre of Huron (VIDEO) Just over two weeks ago, the town of Clinton in the municipality of Central Huron held the grand opening ceremonies for the wonderful and long-awaited Regional Equine and Agricultural Centre of Huron.
Bill 196 September 23, 2009 - Mrs. Carol Mitchell: I do appreciate the opportunity to enter into the debate on Bill 196.
Breast Cancer Sept. 17, 2009 - .... some articles about young women who have developed breast cancer and how their lives have changed and how their children's lives have changed - all their family.
Taxation - HST Sept. 17, 2009 - Small business, construction and farming are large employers and are an important part of the cultural identity of Huron-Bruce. These groups have been coming to me over the summer with questions regarding the harmonized sales tax.
Taxation Sept. 16, 2009 - While the worst may well be over, we need to ensure that Ontario businesses emerge stronger, to spur new investment and new jobs so they can produce more, export more and, most importantly, create more jobs.
Aboriginal Economic Development Sept. 15, 2009 - My question is for the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs.
Science Fair June 2, 2009 - I rise in the House today to congratulate three outstanding students from my riding on a wonderful achievement. Victor Kloeze, Jacob McGavin and Allison Underwood recently returned from the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Winnipeg, where they received awards for their outstanding science projects.
The Fun Pass June 1, 2009 - Summer is just around the corner and children will soon be out of school. I know as a parent that it can be very difficult and a challenge to find fun, innovative and exciting ways to keep our children entertained during this time.
Energy Conservation May 26, 2009 - Mrs. Carol Mitchell: I rise to speak about a very important and worthy initiative from the Ontario Power Authority happening today right in front of the Legislature.
Private Members' Public Business protection for workers May 7, 2009 - Mrs. Carol Mitchell: I move that, in the opinion of this House, the government of Canada should protect Ontario workers' severance and termination pay when their employer goes bankrupt by amending the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act....
Private Member's Resoltion - Carol Mitchell May 7, 2009 - I move that in the opinion of this House, the Government of Canada should protect Ontario workers severance and termination pay when their employer goes bankrupt by amending the Bankruptcy Act and Insolvency Act...
Home Audits April 27, 2009 - My question is for the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure regarding green power generation.
Water Quality April 23, 2009 - Source protection committees have been actively working across the province on plans to protect the sources of their drinking water.
2009 Budget Debate April 21, 2009 - You've heard from the opposite side of the House and you've heard quite a tale from over that side of the House, but let's just, for the record, set it straight today
Rural Summer Jobs Program I'm very pleased to inform the House that on Monday, April 6, the annual Premier's summit on agri-food was held. Contains a YouTube Video.
World Water Day Carol Mitchell's Member Statement to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario regarding "World Water Day" on April 7, 2009.
Murray Gaunt It is certainly with great sadness that I stand today to inform the House of a passing away of a truly remarkable man.
Murray Gaunt was a man of humble beginnings who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of people in Huron-Bruce.
Trucking Safety March 25, 2009 - I understand that as of January 1, 2009, legislation came into effect to cap the speed of most large trucks in Ontario at 105 kilometres per hour using an electronic device, a speed limiter.
Bill 157 March 25, 2009 - I'm very pleased to rise to speak to Bill 157. It's very clear that this bill will come into effect on February 1, 2010.
Bill 157 March 24, 2009 - I want to tell you right off that I will be supporting Bill 157.
Organ Donations March 12, 2009 - I want to congratulate the member from Welland. No one can argue that the member has a great passion for organ donations
2008 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award March 9, 2009 - It gives me great pleasure to rise in the House today to congratulate an outstanding young man from the riding of Huron-Bruce, Jacob McGavin.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week March 9, 2009 - March 11 to 17 is Canadian Agricultural Safety Week. An average of 22 people die each year in farm-related incidents.
Bill 154 Debate March 4, 2009 - I stand in this House and let the members know that I will be supporting this bill.
Green Energy Act, Bill 150 March 3, 2009 - I am very pleased to enter the debate on the Green Energy Act, Bill 150.
Health Care Frebruary 19 -  Since I was elected in Huron- Bruce, my constituents have continued to ask me one very important question: Where can they find a family health care provider?
Bill 103 Response February 17, 2009 - I want to thank the member from Eglinton-Lawrence for his kind comments.
Bill 103 February 17,2009 - I rise today to support Bill 103, but I wanted to give it a little bit of a different perspective
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