John O’Toole’s Newsletter & Press Releases
November 8th, 2009
Staying in touch, Nov. 8-15, 2009
In this issue:
- Ontario Remembers
- Details of Auto Insurance Reforms Made Public
- Time to Remove H1N1 Roadblocks
- Business Recovery is Key to Fighting Deficit
November 1st, 2009
Staying in touch, Nov 1-7, 2009
In this issue:
- Pension Reforms to be Introduced
- New Rules Proposed for Municipal Elections
- Government MPPs Block eHealth Probe
- Ontario Credit Rating Downgraded as Debt Grows
- Cracking Down on Career College Offenders
- Phase One of Full-Day Kindergarten Starts in 2010
October 25th, 2009
Staying in touch, Oct. 25-31, 2009
In this issue:
- Consultants Charging Over $1 Million Per Day
- Update on H1N1 Flu Shots
- Ontario Deficit Approaching $25 Billion
- Action Needed Now on Rising Auto Insurance
- Distracted Driving Law Begins Oct. 26
- Foodland Ontario Announces Retailer Awards
October 18th, 2009
Staying in Touch – Oct. 18-24, 2009
In this issue:
- Why eHealth Scandal Needs Public Inquiry
- Ontario Re-training Programs Over-Subscribed
- Women’s Leadership Awards Nominations
- Nov. 16 Deadline for Agricultural Awards
- Web Site Gives Online Help with Math Homework
- Province Announces Apprenticeship Grants
October 11th, 2009
Staying in Touch – Oct. 11-17, 2009
In this issue:
- Hospital Cuts Must Not Compromise Care
- Auditor General’s Report Confirms eHealth Mess
- Dalton’s Sales Tax Penalizes Children’s Sports
- Environment Commissioner Seeks Protection for Activists and Amphibians
- e-Bike Approval Extended
October 4th, 2009
Staying in Touch, Oct. 4-10, 2009
New Rules Against Driver Distraction Begin Oct. 26 Ontarians must hang up their hand-held electronic devices while driving as of October 26. There will be a three-month period where the focus will be on educating and raising awareness among drivers. This means police will not start issuing tickets until February 1, 2010. Ontario’s new driver distraction law [...]
August 16th, 2009
Staying in touch August 16-22
In this issue:
- Government Must Tend Economy’s “Green Shoots”
- Search Begins for Ontario’s “Worst Roads”
- Summer Company Grads Build Business Skills
- Legislative Pages Work & Learn at Queen’s Park
August 2nd, 2009
Staying in Touch, Aug. 2 – Aug. 8
First Quarter Report Confirms Growing Deficit The Ministry of Finance’s first quarter financial accounts show the Ontario deficit is already growing to $4.4 billion higher than expected. In fact, the massive deficit of $18.5 billion projected for this year is 30 per cent more than forecast. Governments, businesses, non-profit organizations, families and individuals are all facing an [...]
Staying in touch, Nov. 8-15, 2009
In this issue:
- Ontario Remembers
- Details of Auto Insurance Reforms Made Public
- Time to Remove H1N1 Roadblocks
- Business Recovery is Key to Fighting Deficit
November 1st, 2009
Staying in touch, Nov 1-7, 2009
In this issue:
- Pension Reforms to be Introduced
- New Rules Proposed for Municipal Elections
- Government MPPs Block eHealth Probe
- Ontario Credit Rating Downgraded as Debt Grows
- Cracking Down on Career College Offenders
- Phase One of Full-Day Kindergarten Starts in 2010
October 25th, 2009
Staying in touch, Oct. 25-31, 2009
In this issue:
- Consultants Charging Over $1 Million Per Day
- Update on H1N1 Flu Shots
- Ontario Deficit Approaching $25 Billion
- Action Needed Now on Rising Auto Insurance
- Distracted Driving Law Begins Oct. 26
- Foodland Ontario Announces Retailer Awards
October 18th, 2009
Staying in Touch – Oct. 18-24, 2009
In this issue:
- Why eHealth Scandal Needs Public Inquiry
- Ontario Re-training Programs Over-Subscribed
- Women’s Leadership Awards Nominations
- Nov. 16 Deadline for Agricultural Awards
- Web Site Gives Online Help with Math Homework
- Province Announces Apprenticeship Grants
October 11th, 2009
Staying in Touch – Oct. 11-17, 2009
In this issue:
- Hospital Cuts Must Not Compromise Care
- Auditor General’s Report Confirms eHealth Mess
- Dalton’s Sales Tax Penalizes Children’s Sports
- Environment Commissioner Seeks Protection for Activists and Amphibians
- e-Bike Approval Extended
October 4th, 2009
Staying in Touch, Oct. 4-10, 2009
New Rules Against Driver Distraction Begin Oct. 26 Ontarians must hang up their hand-held electronic devices while driving as of October 26. There will be a three-month period where the focus will be on educating and raising awareness among drivers. This means police will not start issuing tickets until February 1, 2010. Ontario’s new driver distraction law [...]
August 16th, 2009
Staying in touch August 16-22
In this issue:
- Government Must Tend Economy’s “Green Shoots”
- Search Begins for Ontario’s “Worst Roads”
- Summer Company Grads Build Business Skills
- Legislative Pages Work & Learn at Queen’s Park
August 2nd, 2009
Staying in Touch, Aug. 2 – Aug. 8
First Quarter Report Confirms Growing Deficit The Ministry of Finance’s first quarter financial accounts show the Ontario deficit is already growing to $4.4 billion higher than expected. In fact, the massive deficit of $18.5 billion projected for this year is 30 per cent more than forecast. Governments, businesses, non-profit organizations, families and individuals are all facing an [...]
