September
ontToday I’m excited to unveil the next chapter in our plan for the future. In today’s tough, competitive world, we have a choice — we can compete... read moreSep 05, 2011 12:40 pm | Ontario,
August
ontToday British Columbians are still uncertain about the fate of the HST in their province, but, here in Ontario, we’re already seeing the stability... read moreAug 25, 2011 2:27 pm | Ontario,
ontMy dad was shoveling snow off the back deck in March of 1990 when he had a heart attack. He died far too young. He was just getting to enjoy having... read moreAug 24, 2011 9:32 am | Ontario,
ontDoctors have been telling us for a while that electronic health records would help them provide even better care for patients. So now, we’re building... read moreAug 19, 2011 2:54 pm | Ontario,
ontIn December of 2009, I attended the Copenhagen UNFCCC COP-15 talks on climate change with a delegation of young liberals. Around the world, nations sat... read moreAug 08, 2011 3:27 pm | Ontario,
July
ontThis weekend Ontario Liberals from across Ontario got together in Richmond Hill. We met our strong team on Friday night and worked together on our strong... read moreJul 26, 2011 1:24 pm | Ontario,
ontThis weekend, we’ll gather in Richmond Hill to prepare our most important election. We’ve planned several ways for our delegates, and even those... read moreJul 22, 2011 11:39 am | Ontario,
ontOLP’s summer advertising plan is now in full gear. You’ll recall from our briefings last week that our advertising strategy will highlight... read moreJul 11, 2011 9:28 pm | Ontario,
ontToday the people of Ontario are thinking of … praying for … and grateful to Melissa, Meredith and Nolan Styles. We are filled with sorrow for the... read moreJul 05, 2011 5:22 pm | Ontario,
June
ontIt’s been a while since my last blog post, and I thought I would provide a quick campaign update. Our preparations are right on track. We are past the... read moreJun 23, 2011 7:11 am | Ontario,
ontLeaving aside Tim Hudak’s choice to cheer against Canada’s team in last night’s Stanley Cup final game seven, hockey fans were treated to a much... read moreJun 16, 2011 12:45 pm | Ontario,
ontRecently, the Ontario Liberal Party hosted Regional Training Sessions in Toronto and Ottawa with a focus on campaign skills and election readiness. We... read moreJun 14, 2011 2:14 pm | Ontario,
May
ontThe nominations process is one of the most exciting elements of the lead-up to a campaign. A lot goes in to finding great candidates….and it’s exhilarating... read moreMay 25, 2011 2:26 pm | Ontario,
ontOntario in recent years has progressed in clean energy, not only bringing online new megawatts of energy every year and creating jobs, but also ensuring... read moreMay 20, 2011 2:13 pm | Ontario,
ontAcross the province Liberal volunteers have been hard at work helping our local federal candidates with their election. A big thank you to everyone who... read moreMay 20, 2011 2:10 pm | Ontario,
ontGive Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak credit for one thing: we now know where he stands, finally, on the topic of jobs and clean air for our families. The... read moreMay 20, 2011 8:29 am | Ontario,
April
ontThis week the McGuinty government released the 2011 budget for Ontarians. This past year has shown that Ontario is turning the corner as the economy is... read moreApr 06, 2011 8:03 am | Ontario,
ontWe’ve just delivered our final Budget before the election this October. It lays out a solid, responsible plan to move Ontario out of deficit while making... read moreApr 05, 2011 7:11 am | Ontario,
ontOn March 27th, we nominated Sarah Thomson as the Liberal candidate for Trinity-Spadina. Come October, she’s going to add to an inspiring contingent of... read moreApr 05, 2011 6:53 am | Ontario,
March
ontRecently the weather has been looking up. Days are getting longer and the temperature is rising. For me, this means that I am starting to get anxious... read moreMar 21, 2011 1:17 pm | Ontario,
ontOver the last couple months, our Premier has been touring the province. He’s been talking to Ontarians about the challenges this province has faced and... read moreMar 17, 2011 1:32 pm | Ontario,
ontOn February 11-13, 2011 the Ontario Young Liberals hosted their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in downtown Toronto. Although it was an event only for young... read moreMar 08, 2011 9:32 am | Ontario,
ontYou’ve heard it here before: the Ontario PCs have no plan, and spend most of their days mudslinging at the McGuinty Liberals while offering no substantive... read moreMar 08, 2011 6:53 am | Ontario,
ontTake a look through the newspapers this week, and you’ll see plenty of articles about the McGuinty government’s ambitious expansion of full-day kindergarten... read moreMar 04, 2011 6:38 am | Ontario,
ontWhen I’m out meeting Ontarians, there’s one question I get a lot: “When is full-day kindergarten coming to my school?” For 120,000 more Ontario... read moreMar 03, 2011 12:06 pm | Ontario,
February
ontThe Ontario Young Liberals took downtown Toronto by storm this past weekend where 350 OYLers gathered for our Annual General Meeting. We had an unbelievable... read moreFeb 17, 2011 11:58 am | Ontario,
ontOver the past few months I’ve had a number of visits with folks in Windsor. They’ve felt the sting of the global recession very strongly in that... read moreFeb 11, 2011 12:59 pm | Ontario,
ontAs a student, education has always been of importance to me. Thankfully, the McGuinty Government has not only improved the education system but are constantly... read moreFeb 08, 2011 8:24 am | Ontario,
ontThe ladies I am referring to is a group called the Tuesday Luncheon Club in Toronto. The modern day club is an influential Liberal forum for women of all... read moreFeb 07, 2011 2:12 pm | Ontario,
ontFor me, the start of 2011 marks the beginning of formal preparations we will undertake to win on October 6, 2011. Our Party’s Campaign Committee has... read moreFeb 01, 2011 3:10 pm | Ontario,
January
ontLast night, as I am sure many of you watched, the President of the United States implored his country to “Win the Future” by spending smarter: investing... read moreJan 26, 2011 11:26 am | Ontario,
ontThis past week the OYL held one of its most anticipated signature events. Ontario Model Parliament was a fun-filled day of parliamentary simulation, debate,... read moreJan 25, 2011 8:21 am | Ontario,
ontPolitics always needs new blood – new ideas, innovation, bright young minds, enthusiasm, and idealism. All of this can be provided by the youth of today.... read moreJan 25, 2011 7:48 am | Ontario,
ontRecently I had the pleasure of attending the Ottawa Centre PLA Platform Consultation on Sunday January 16. It was a great initiative in my riding that... read moreJan 24, 2011 9:28 am | Ontario,
ontThis week we paused to celebrate the life of Sergeant Ryan Russell. Thousands of officers from across North America travelled to Ontario to pay tribute... read moreJan 20, 2011 1:56 pm | Ontario,
ontIt’s that time of the year again… the Ontario Young Liberal Annual General Meeting is just weeks away! The date has been set and the location decided ... read moreJan 11, 2011 10:45 am | Ontario,
ontWhat a holiday! Everyone needs a break but now that we are all rested it is time to kick off the New Year in full swing. As we are now beginning a new... read moreJan 11, 2011 10:23 am | Ontario,
December
ontTwas the night before Christmas, when all through the House Not a Member was stirring, not even a Lisa MacLeod. The Tory stockings were hung by the chimney... read moreDec 22, 2010 12:52 pm | Ontario,
ontWith so many accomplishments under our government’s belt, it’s become a regular habit of mine to rhyme them off in everyday conversations: a greener... read moreDec 15, 2010 12:25 pm | Ontario,
ontThe week kicked off in high spirits, fresh off of a fantastic Holiday Skating Party that featured Dalton & Terri McGuinty, Santa, and a couple of... read moreDec 10, 2010 1:43 pm | Ontario,
ontIt’s the most wonderful time of the year… holiday shopping, time spent with family and the anticipation of Mixed Martial Arts events coming to Ontario! My... read moreDec 09, 2010 12:10 pm | Ontario,
ontThe week began on a positive note with a new study confirming that the Ontario Liberal education plan is working – our schools are amongst the best... read moreDec 03, 2010 1:48 pm | Ontario,
ontThis past Saturday November 27, 2010 I had the pleasure of attending the Ottawa Regional Platform Roundtable at the University of Ottawa. I was pleased... read moreDec 03, 2010 1:01 pm | Ontario,
ontAs we gear up for the 2011 election, nomination meetings are springing up all over the province. Liberal candidates are appearing and I am getting excited... read moreDec 02, 2010 2:18 pm | Ontario,
ontWhen it comes to Ontario’s electricity system, I believe Ontarians all want the same thing. I believe we want clean air for our kids to breathe. I believe... read moreDec 01, 2010 2:34 pm | Ontario,
November
ontThis week, the McGuinty government unveiled a new Long-Term Energy Plan for Ontario. It’s a bold, ambitious plan that experts agree will create jobs,... read moreNov 27, 2010 9:57 am | Ontario,
ontTim Hudak claims to stand for Ontario families. So I was genuinely surprised to read in the media last week that Tim Hudak and the Conservatives have... read moreNov 17, 2010 6:41 am | Ontario,
ontThe cornerstone of our campaign in 2011 will be our platform. It is our vision for the future and our plan for the path forward. It is essential to our... read moreNov 10, 2010 8:45 am | Ontario,
ontMany ask me about McGuinty Government’s record on Northern Ontario. The McGuinty Government not only understands but is working towards a prosperous... read moreNov 10, 2010 8:07 am | Ontario,
ontThis week began on a somber note, as Ted Sorensen, councilor to the late President Kennedy, passed away. Premier McGuinty was a long-time admirer of... read moreNov 05, 2010 8:44 am | Ontario,
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