It's that time of year again. June is Seniors' Month in Ontario and a time to celebrate seniors for their contribution to our community and province. To kick off the month, I am pleased to invite you to attend one of my annual seniors' events. The seminars will feature discussions from professionals on issues that are of particular importance to seniors, including emergency preparedness, dealing with grief and services provided by both Community and Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) and Home for Life not-for-profit organizations.
Wilson: Liberal-NDP Coalition Hiding From Accountability
(May 16, 2013) – Yesterday, the NDP propped up the corrupt McGuinty-Wynne Liberals and voted in favour of incompetence, scandals and wasted taxpayers’ dollars, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson said today.
A Confident Government Shouldn't Be Afraid of a Confidence Motion
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(May 15, 2013) In a bid to protect their Party and political power, the McGuinty-Wynne Liberals continue to disrespect and disregard the will of Ontario taxpayers, Ontario PC House Leader Jim Wilson and Deputy House Leader Steve Clark said today.
Jim helps Warden Cal Patterson advance local concerns at Queen’s Park
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(May 13, 2013) At Queen’s Park today, Jim, Warden Cal Patterson and other dignitaries from the Town of Wasaga Beach and County of Simcoe met with the Minister of Natural Resources, David Orazietti to discuss various issues including low water levels and Springwater Park. In the picture (L-R): Warden Cal Patterson, Wasaga Beach Councillor Stan Wells, the Minister of Natural Resources David Orazietti, Simcoe County Forester Graeme Davis, Simcoe County CAO Mark Aitken and Wasaga Beach CAO George Vandeboncoeur.
Scandals Leave Ontarians with No Confidence in Liberal Government
(May 10, 2013) Are scandals and billion dollar deficits becoming the new normal in Ontario?
The McGuinty-Wynne Liberal government wants us to think so. In the last year alone they have snuffed off countless blunders of mismanagement and waste including investigations into Ornge, eHealth and the politically motivated cancellation of two gas plants.
Jim joins Tim Hudak and Steve Clark to demand accountability over gas plant scandal
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(May 8, 2013) Jim joined Tim Hudak and Steve Clark for a press conference today to announce a motion the PCs are tabling to demand answers over the Gas Plant scandal. For the full press release click on the link below
Wilson Congratulates the Lions and Lioness Clubs on their 50th and 35th Anniversaries
(May 8, 2013) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson was pleased to rise in the House yesterday to congratulate the Wasaga Beach Lions and Lioness Clubs on the 50th and 35th anniversary of their respective Charters.
Wilson Questions Lack of Action from Liberal Government over Declining Water Levels in Great Lakes
(May 7th, 2013) – MPPs Jim Wilson (Simcoe Grey) and Garfield Dunlop (Simcoe North) questioned the McGuinty-Wynne Government over the impact the declining water levels in the Great Lakes is having on their local municipalities.
(May 3, 2013) Jim stopped by "Midwives Nottawasaga" Family Open Day to help celebrate International Day of the Midwife.
Liberals Have Lost the Moral Authority to Govern
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(May 1, 2013) Final proof that the Liberals have put their political power ahead of getting things done for Ontarians arrived Tuesday with the latest chapter of the gas plants scandal Tuesday, PC Leader Tim Hudak, Deputy Leader Christine Elliott and PC House Leader Jim Wilson said today.
Wilson to Premier: It is time to test the confidence of this House
(April 30, 2013) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson rose in the Legislature today to challenge Premier Kathleen Wynne to call the Want of Confidence Motion he tabled yesterday in regards the Liberals latest scandal over the cancelled gas plants.
Ontarians Need Confidence in Government – And our Future
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(April 29, 2013) – Ontario is buckling under a huge debt – set to triple – and half a million men and women have no job to go to. Yet the Liberals have focused instead on protecting their political power as Ontarians have seen in the gas plants scandal, PC Leader Tim Hudak said today.
McGuinty-Wynne Liberals -- Putting Their Party Before Taxpayers
(April 19, 2013) The McGuinty-Wynne Liberals are so focused on maintaining their power that they are willing to put their political interests ahead of the interests of taxpayers, PC House Leader Jim Wilson said.
Wilson talks ramifications of GEA and Demands Answers over Wind Turbines proposed near Airport
(April 18, 2013) Today Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson took part in a PC Party press conference to discuss ramifications of the Green Energy Act and made a statement in the House to question Premier Kathleen Wynne again on her willingness to stop the proposal to build 500 foot industrial wind turbines on a flight path of the Collingwood Regional Airport and other airports in Clearview Township.
(April 18, 2012) Jim joined his PC Party colleagues for a press conference today to discuss ramifications of the Green Energy Act.
Jim has Local Constituents to Queen's Park
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(April 17, 2013) Jim was pleased to have grade 12 students, Beth Dodwell and Emerson Wargel to Queen’s Park today. Beth and Emerson were awarded the opportunity by their political science teacher who won a ‘Lunch with your MPP’ certificate at the Gibson Centre’s Taste of the Town event last year. In the photo they are joined by their parents.
Hydro Rates Set to Skyrocket, Again
(April 15, 2013) If the Liberals new tire tax, trades tax, eco fees, increased WSIB premiums, and the latest proposal for highway tolls are not enough new taxes and fee increases for 2013, the Kathleen Wynne Liberals are reaching into our pockets yet again by allowing hydro bills to go up.
Wilson Applauds Local Teacher for Unique Approach to Fundraising
(April 11, 2013) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson was pleased to stand in the Legislature today to applaud Wasaga Beach elementary school teacher, Mr. James Carson, for his crusade to rollerblade 2,200 kilometers across the province to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society.
(April 8, 2013) Ontarians will soon be paying more for everything from a haircut to hiring a plumber or getting a car fixed due to a new tax on trades. The new 'trades tax', which was implemented by the Kathleen Wynne Liberal government and comes into effect today (April 8th), is expected to cost tradespersons millions in what the Liberals term a 'membership fee' to pay for yet another wasteful layer of bureaucracy called "The College of Trades".
Wilson Makes Statement about Closure of Springwater Park
(April 8, 2013)
NEWS ALERT - Jackson Makes Statement on Springwater Park Closure
(March 26, 2013) Today Barrie MPP Rod Jackson made a statement to the Legislature asking the Liberal Government to reconsider its decision to close Springwater Provincial Park citing its significance to the surrounding area and lack of community consultation.
(March 25, 2013) Farming and agriculture is a rich part of our history that as global populations grow will play a significant role into our future. But, for this to happen, the sector can no longer be ignored. The urban-focused McGuinty-Wynne government's view of farming has been more of a quaint past-time of the 19th century than the modern and sophisticated engine for job creation that it is today. This has to change.
Jim Met with Canadian Federation of Students Ontario
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(March 20, 2013) While At Queen's Park today, Jim met with Mason Ainsworth, Sarah-Jayne King, Mellisa Palermo and Samantha Bokma from the Canadian Federation of Students Ontario.
Liberals Continue to Do Nothing to Confront Jobs and Spending Crisis
(March 18, 2013) It’s been four weeks since the Legislature has been back in session and not a single Liberal Bill has been introduced to confront the fiscal challenges we face. In fact, on the contrary, the Wynne Liberals have repealed the only cost saving wage freeze legislation that their government tabled in over nine years. With the Liberals refusing to take the lead to address our fiscal challenges, Ontario Progressive Conservatives have been working hard to introduce legislation that will strengthen our economy and steer our province onto safer ground.
(March 12, 2013) Ontario can lead Canada in job creation again, but for that to happen, the vital role of agriculture to our whole economy can no longer be ignored by the McGuinty-Wynne Liberals, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson said today.
(March 8, 2013) While in his Collingwood office today, Jim met with Lilly Martin from Midwives Nottawasaga to talk about provincial issues affecting midwives.
Wilson Challenges Premier on Wind Turbines Proposed near the Collingwood Regional Airport
(March 7, 2013) On Thursday Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson challenged Premier Kathleen Wynne in question period over her willingness to stop a proposal for 500 foot industrial wind turbines from being built on a flight path of the Collingwood Regional Airport.
(March 6, 2013) Jim was pleased to have Joe Sammon, who attends Cameron Street Public School in Collingwood, to Queen's Park as a Legislative Page. They are pictured here outside the Legislative Chamber.
Watch Jim on The Source with Ezra Levant talking about wind turbines
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(March 5, 2013) To watch the video of Jim on Sun TV click on the link below.
(March 4, 2013) I've previously written about the Oakville and Mississauga gas plant scandal: Millions of tax payer dollars blown in the heat of the 2011 election campaign to cancel gas plants to save the seats of three area Liberal candidates. It is a disgusting abuse of power and quite frankly shows a complete disregard for how tax dollars should be spent.
(March 1, 2013) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson has joined the fight to stop a Liberal government trades tax that will drive up costs for trades people, employers and residents throughout Ontario.
NEWS ALERT: Wind turbines in Collingwood will create perfect storm (Toronto Sun)
(February 28, 2013) Great column in the Toronto Sun on wpd Canada’s proposal to build 500 foot wind turbines on a flight path of the Collingwood Airport. Click on the link below for the full column.
Wilson continues to push for outstanding pension regulations for local workers
(February 26, 2013) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson took to the floor of the legislature today to
continue to advocate for Simcoe County paramedics and other local public service
employees who have been seeking changes to the Pension Benefits Act. In a
statement directed to the Minister of Finance, Wilson asked when Regulations
will be introduced to allow for the transfer of pension assets. For official hansard transcript click below.
(February 22, 2013) The latest document dump by the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) demonstrates that that there has been an immense amount of political interference by the McGuinty-Wynne Liberals, PC House Leader Jim Wilson said today.
Wilson to Wynne: Allow Select Committee into Gas Plant Scandal
(February 21, 2013) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson challenged Premier Kathleen Wynne in Question Period today over her flip-flop on a decision to strike a select committee to review all issues related to the Oakville and Mississauga billion dollar gas plant scandal.
Wilson Introduces Legislation to Restore Local Control over Wind and Solar Projects
(February 20, 2013) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson took to the floor of the Ontario Legislature today to introduce a new bill entitled Restoring Planning Powers to Municipalities Act, 2013. The legislation is part of Wilson’s continued effort to give municipalities back the authority to decide what renewable energy projects are built within their communities, if any.
Jim joined his PC colleagues today to urge investigations into cancelation of gas plants
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(February 19,2013) – Jim joined PC caucus colleagues Rob Leone and Todd Smith for a press conference today to urge immediate investigations into the politically motivated decision to cancel the Mississauga and Oakville gas plants. Click below for the press release.
TIME TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF ORNGE AND GAS PLANT SCANDALS
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(February 13, 2013) If Premier Kathleen Wynne is serious about being different from her predecessor and her government’s record, she will immediately re-strike the committees investigating the Mississauga and Oakville gas plant cancellation and the scandal at Ornge air ambulance, Ontario PC House Leader Jim Wilson said today.
Ontario’s Debt Nightmare has Surpassed Even America’s Most Indebted State
(February 11, 2013) There was some alarming news out of the Fraser Institute last month. The leading Canadian public policy think-tank released a report that pegs Ontario’s financial situation as somewhere in between California and Greece—America’s most indebted state and Europe’s most indebted country. The report pronounces the genuine need for immediate reforms in Ontario to slow the rate of spending and reduce our deficit.
Liberal Minister Admits to Making a Mistake with Decision to End the Slots at Racetracks Partnership
(February 1, 2013) The Liberal Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ted McMeekin, has confessed that his government`s decision to end the Slots at Racetracks program (SARP) was a mistake. His admission comes nearly a year after the horseracing industry was decimated by his government and an estimated 60,000 jobs put at risk.
Liberals ignore the facts by introducing a more stringent Drive Clean test
(January 28, 2013) A question that I often get asked from concerned car owners throughout the riding and province is: Are taxpayers getting good value for their money with Drive Clean? In short, the answer is no and let me explain why.
(January 25, 2013) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson was pleased to visit local family physician Dr. Peter Wells, MD, CCFP, FCFP Thursday congratulating him on having been chosen as Ontario's recipient of the Family Physician of the Year award by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Liberal Leadership Candidates Do Not Deserve To Be in Government, Let Alone Running It
(January 21, 2012) With each passing day, the only record the Ontario Liberal leadership candidates can point to is one of inaction tackling Ontario’s jobs and spending crisis. The Liberal leadership hopefuls vying for the province’s top job are the same group of McGuintyites that sat at the cabinet table while job-killing policies were implemented and the province was driven, for the first time in history, into have-not status.
When will the Next Liberal Leader Bring Back the House?
(January 18, 2013) Ontario’s economic future has been brushed aside for over three months now as the Liberal leadership candidates natter among themselves for the top job. They have not shown a glimmer of recognition of the problem, or a plan to fix it, and are putting their Party’s interests ahead of Ontarians, PC House Leader Jim Wilson said today.
(January 14, 2012) It’s easy to spend money, but spending beyond our means only cuts off our capacity to pay for the things we care about most. That’s the irony of overspending. The hard part is making the difficult decisions to reduce spending while protecting the core services that people rely on most.
Wilson urges Senate to pass federal bill that will provide greater transparency for unions
(December 19, 2012) – Earlier this week Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson sent a letter to Canadian senators urging them to promptly pass Bill C-377, a bill that will amend the Income Tax Act to require that labour organizations provide financial information to the Minister for public disclosure.
Auditor General’s Report: More Spending, Fewer Results
(December 14, 2012) Bloated bureaucracy, wasteful spending, poor oversight, mismanagement of taxpayer dollars—these are all themes coming out of the Ontario Auditor General 2012 Annual Report this week. And, they offer further proof that we need a new team of strong fiscal managers to govern this province.
(December 10, 2012) Standing on the side of the road on a section of the new Highway 26 realignment, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson was joined by local mayors and town councillors to launch the unofficial opening of the new highway—a project that he fought the McGuinty government on for close to a decade.
Paths to Prosperity: PC Party Agenda for Patient Centred Health Care
(December 3, 2012) Ontario needs bold action to create jobs and grow the economy, but we also need fundamental reforms in core services that people rely on most. Nowhere is that more evident than in the $47.3 billion we spend on health care—an estimated 25 percent of which is spent inefficiently and could be better directed to front line care.
Jim holds meeting with the Minister's office concerning Springwater Park
(November 28, 2012) While at Queen's Park today, Jim, along with local representative, met with MNR officials concerning the Springwater Provincial Park. He is pictured here with Les Stewart, Ian Taylor, Lesley Cameron, Barrie Councillor Peter Silvera, Springwater Councillor Sandy McConkey, Springwater Mayor Linda Collins and Springwater CAO Robert Brindley.
Paths to Prosperity: PC Party Agenda for Growth
(November 23, 2012) Ontario has never been in as bad of an economic situation as we are today, and not enough people are talking about it. There are over 600,000 Ontarians out of work. We are careening toward a $30 billion deficit and $411 billion debt. We have record high hydro rates, increased taxes and a costly and time consuming regulatory burden affecting growth and job creation.
PC Caucus to Liberals: Enough is Enough, Time to Get Back to Work
(November 14, 2012) One month ago, Premier Dalton McGuinty and the Liberals shut down the Legislature to keep hidden the true costs of cancelling the Mississauga and Oakville power plants and to avoid their record of nine years of reckless overspending.
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