 Cracking down on energy retailers Letter to the Editor – December 11, 2009 - For a number of years the constituents of Huron-Bruce have been contacting me, frustrated and confused, after unknowingly entering a contract with an energy retailer.
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.
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.
Expanding Opportunity For At-Risk Youth October 9, 2009 - Students in the Clinton will be given the opportunity to improve their personal health and wellness, while staying off the streets, through the province’s After-School Initiative.
Exeter Legion Receives Renovation Funding October 13, 2009 - - Exeter, ON – Tuesday morning, the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 167 – Exeter hosted MPP for Huron-Bruce, Carol Mitchell, to share some wonderful news with the local community.
Crediton Community Centre Fully Accessible to All October 13, 2009 - Crediton, ON – On Tuesday afternoon, the Crediton Community Centre extended Thanksgiving weekend by hosting MPP for Huron-Bruce and expressing their gratitude for a $55,500 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
H1N1 Vaccine in Bruce County November 2, 2009 - Carol Mitchell, MPP Huron-Bruce stated that her constituents in Bruce County have been ignored by the Grey-Bruce Health Unit.
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.
Walkerton Agriculture Society Gets New Roof Oct. 23, 2009 - The Walkerton Agriculture Society is in the process of putting on a new roof on one of their three buildings thanks to a $65,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
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...
Former Huron-Bruce MPP Murray Gaunt Honoured October 7, 2009 - A minute of silence was observed in the Ontario Legislature earlier this week, as family, friends and colleagues honoured the life of former Huron-Bruce MPP Murray Gaunt.
Bill 183 Oct. 6, 2009 - I'm very pleased to enter the debate on time allocation and Bill 183.
Ontario Supports Local Investments in Green Energy October 2, 2009 - Ontario will be providing assistance to community groups looking to build new green generation and to municipalities that might face extra infrastructure costs as green energy facilities are built.
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.
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.
Helping More High School Students Graduate September 11, 2009 - Bruce County high school students have more opportunities for hands-on learning thanks to the government’s growing Specialist High School Major program.
Mitchell appointed to Health Care Panel July 27, 2009 - Carol Mitchell, MPP of Huron-Bruce, will be joining health care representatives from across the province for the inaugural meeting of the Ontario Rural and Northern Health Care Panel in Toronto today.
Better Buildings, Better Learning June 09, 2009 - Ontario is giving kids better places to learn by improving publicly funded schools. Students in Owen Sound, Walkerton and Durham will benefit from funding for new school accommodations and improvements.
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.
Social Housing gets a boost in Huron-Bruce May 29th, 2009 - Ontario is helping repair and rehabilitate social housing projects in Huron and Bruce Counties that will enhance the quality of life and provide real opportunities for local families.
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.
Murdoch and Mitchell Receive Reply to Bluewater Letter March 27, 2009 - Queen’s Park – Today, MPPs, Carol Mitchell and Bill Murdoch received a reply from the Minister of Education, Kathleen Wynne about the letter they delivered to the Minister asking for a Ministry representative to look into concerns parents had about the Bluewater District School Board.
MPPs Request Minister of Education for Board Review March 26, 2009 - Queen’s Park – MPPs Carol Mitchell and Bill Murdoch this morning issued a joint letter requesting that Education Minister Kathleen Wynne direct the Ministry of Education to look into recent concerns raised about decisions being made by the Bluewater District School Board.
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
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.
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
Walkerton Legion receives renovation funding February 5, 2009 - Walkerton, ON – Thursday morning, the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 102 – Walkerton hosted MPP for Huron-Bruce, Carol Mitchell, to share some wonderful news with the local community.
Ontario modernizes OPP facilities in Walkerton January 30, 2009 - The Municipality of Brockton will benefit from new economic development and employment opportunities with the construction of a new Ontario Provincial Police detachment office.
Welcome support for local craft brewers January 6, 2009 - Steelback Brewery in Tiverton, Ontario received a welcome financial boost today as part of Ontario’s commitment to help ensure the success of small brewers across the province.
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