WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS MPP TED ARNOTT KEEPING IN TOUCH – UPDATE 2011 TED ARNOTT, MPP WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS

SUNRISE RIDING AND LEARNING CENTRE – Ted participates in the ceremonial ribbon Have faith in ’s farm families cutting at the Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre in Puslinch Township. Have faith in Ontario farmers. sensible environmental protec- Held June 29th, the event marked the open- That’s the message Ted Arnott tion, an emphasis on research Keeping in Touch – Update 2011 ing of the organization’s four new facilities. For more than 28 years, Sunrise staff and brought to the Ontario Legisla- and bringing new methods volunteers have been empowering those with ture in a November speech. and technology to the farm.” physical and intellectual disabilities. Adults from left: Sunrise President Scott vanEngen, “In farming, as in so many Farmers are most effective, Rising cost of living MPP Ted Arnott, Honourary Sunrise Director Hydro costs going Tommy Hunter, and Sunrise Executive Director industries, the future is al- said Mr. Arnott, when they Ann Caine. Children from left: Sunrise Riders ways uncertain,” Mr. Arnott speak with one voice. For drains family budgets Haley Veit and Bradley Maillette. observed. “But I have faith doing that, he credited the through the roof (Photo courtesy of Troy Bridgeman The Ontario government must pay more attention to for the Guelph Mercury) in the future—and we should Ontario Agriculture Sustain- the pressures facing family budgets, Ted Arnott says. all have faith.” We have good ability Coalition (OASC) for Skyrocketing hydro “After the massive reason, he said, adding that its good work. rates are becoming a increases we’ve already “Families, seniors and students can’t afford to keep serious hardship for many seen, who will believe their Ontario has the best farmers “Farming is big business,” paying for every questionable idea or misplaced in the world. Ontario families. Under hydro rates are actually priority the government comes up with,” he said. Supporting our local hospitals noted Mr. Arnott. “But it’s the government’s current going down?” he asked. Highlighting policies that have individual farmers and farm Because of the provincial government’s HST, plan, it’s about to get “In our area alone, there Ted Arnott will continue fighting for one of our followed up by helped farmers achieve that families who work hard to even worse, Ted Arnott is we face higher taxes on products and services success, Mr. Arnott mentioned make it so.” are thousands of families highest priorities: meeting the health care needs speaking personally warning. who already can’t previously free of provincial sales tax: fuel, hydro, of the residents of Wellington-Halton Hills, both with the Premier. several important ones. Mr. Arnott’s statement in home heating fuel, natural gas, haircuts, and home PLOWING MATCH – Ted joins his colleagues in According to afford their today and into the future. “Our conversation “Together, we in Wellington- the Legislature followed re- celebrating rural Ontario at the International Plowing Ministry of hydro bills,” renovations and repairs, among many others. Halton Hills have always marks he delivered at the 70th Match. Ted frequently calls attention to the need to In an October 26 question to the Premier, was very cordial,” support farm families and respond to the challenges Finance Mr. Arnott Hydro and auto insurance have also become more supported supply management, annual meeting of the Welling- facing agriculture. projections, added. “One Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott asked reported Mr. Arnott. “It was a better safety net programs, ton Federation of Agriculture. expensive due to other provincial policies. when the government would release its long- helpful opportunity to reiterate the importance of residential constituent electricity told me she “We need this government to understand the real promised 10-year plan for hospital capital these projects to the people of our communities.” prices are has to choose effect of its high spending and other policies projects. On October 21, the Legislature debated Mr. expected to between paying affecting our pocketbooks,” said Mr. Arnott. “Hospitals need to know where they are on the Arnott’s resolution on the issue. It called on the rise by 46 percent her hydro bill and “People have had enough when it comes to new list so that they can plan their projects,” Mr. Arnott Minister of Health to immediately allow Groves over the next five paying for her taxes, new fees, and higher costs on the essentials.” years—an average groceries.” told the Legislature. He again informed MPPs Memorial Community Hospital to move forward Prior to the 2003 provincial election, the Premier that the Groves Hospital needs permission from to the next stage of planning and approve the annual rate of about Among the factors 8 percent. signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge—promising the Minister of Health to move forward to the planning grant that goes with it. pushing up the cost of in writing not to raise taxes without the explicit Recently the government hydro are the HST, time- next stage of planning for its new hospital, and His resolution also sought approval for a small consent of Ontario voters. introduced its “Ontario of-use pricing through that the Georgetown Hospital requires a small project capital grant for the Georgetown Hospital, capital grant. Clean Energy Benefit,” so-called “smart meters,” Since that time, Mr. Arnott noted, the government allowing it to proceed with its needed emergency which it claims will lead to and questionable energy has brought in the HST, the health tax, what In reply to Mr. Arnott’s constructive questioning room addition and diagnostic imaging renovation a 10-percent rate cut. But contracts. amounts to a backdoor energy tax, and so-called —in what was his second consecutive day posing project. Mr. Arnott is unconvinced. “eco fees” on electronics and plastic bags. questions on the issue—the Premier responded In spite of the governing majority voting to defeat favourably. Mr. Arnott’s resolution, he has no intention of “If [Mr. Arnott] has any specific advice with giving up. Contact Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott respect to his community, obviously, that’s the “The government is planning to spend more than Wellington-Halton Hills Provincial Riding Office Queen’s Park Office kind of thing that we want to consider,” said the $2 billion on hospital infrastructure projects this Premier. 181 St. Andrew St. East, 2nd Floor Room 420, Legislative Building year,” Mr. Arnott concluded. “All we’re asking Fergus, Ontario N1M 1P9 Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A8 RECOGNIZING OUR NURSES – Ted visits the Georgetown Hospital this A FAMILY SKATE – Ted and Lisa Arnott and their three sons Tel. (519) 787-5247 • Fax (519) 787-5249 Tel. (416) 325-3880 • Fax (416) 325-6649 When Question Period concluded, Mr. Arnott for is our fair share.” past May for “Take Your MPP to Work Day” with the Registered Nurses’ enjoy some time together at last year’s annual family skate. Association of Ontario. 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Debt, deficit out of control, says Ted Arnott A DEBT OF GRATITUDE TO FIREFIGHTERS Former MPP Jack Johnson remembered The stratospheric high of $19.3 continues on an unsustainable billion. Ted Arnott spoke in Elora on Sunday, Our fire chief, Howard White, lived just one October 24, 2010 – the Centre Wellington street over, and he was the first on the scene, Public servant. Mentor. Honest. “He was an individual who saw other,” offered Mr. Bisson. economic path, with no Just as concerning to Mr. credible plan to pay down the Fire and Rescue Appreciation Day. The soon followed by the trucks, the crew, and their Champion. Friend. This was no problem as being too small a Long-serving MPPs Norm Sterling Arnott is the mounting debt. following is an excerpt of his remarks: equipment. how the late John McLellan problem for his constituents to provincial debt and deficit. The current government is on and Ted Arnott remembered I feel very honoured to be the one who gets to say We watched from the safety of our next-door “Jack” Johnson, former MPP for bring that problem to Queen’s Mr. Johnson’s tireless work for “Even after imposing track to double the provincial Wellington-Dufferin-Peel, was Park,” said Mr. Bradley during a countless new taxes and fees, debt by 2012 since taking thank you, on behalf of the Province of Ontario. neighbour’s window, and through the eyes of a ten his community, as well as his remembered in September in the tribute held September 15, 2010. this government has presided office in 2003. But finding the right words isn’t easy; such is the year old boy, it all seemed like an exciting adventure character and friendship. unfolding before me. Ontario Legislature. Mr. Bradley’s remarks echoed over record deficits,” Ted “Every year we add to the extent of our gratitude. “He was a great man for all of us,” Jack Johnson served his those of MPP . Arnott said. debt, we dig the hole deeper These heroic figures had arrived to battle the recalled Mr. Sterling. My own feelings of appreciation go back about constituents in that legislature He denounced recent and make it harder for us 37 years, when I was growing up in Arthur – on a fire, save our house—just in time, I remember “He was one of those rare “He was very much my mentor,” thinking—just like Spiderman. from 1975 to 1990, and passed spending scandals, including to get out,” Mr. Arnott said. Saturday night in January, during a nasty ice storm. individual politicians who happen said Mr. Arnott. “[He was] a real eHealth and other improper away in June 2009. The people he He added: “This mountain It was only many years later that I learned how to come along and understand that, political hero for the man who he uses of our health care dollars, Some kind of electrical short started a fire in our represented were, by all accounts, of additional debt means our close we came to losing the whole house, and how at the end of the day, it’s not just was, and the way he approached which the Auditor General basement, which quickly extremely fortunate to have what children and grandchildren heroic those firemen really were. about serving your constituents his responsibilities.” uncovered. Such disregard for spread to the main MPP called “the but sometimes being civil to each will pay even higher taxes floor. I think I was So, my gratitude is not just official. It is also ultimate constituency person.” taxpayers’ money, he said, is than we do today, and will helping to drive up the deficit. about 10 years old personal, to the fire service as a whole, and to the likely receive less in the way at the time. generations of firefighters who came before you, The Minister of Finance of government services.” and especially today to all of you and your spouses Please cut along dotted line and mail to: Ted Arnott, MPP • Wellington-Halton Hills announced that this year’s We quickly Room 420, Legislative Building • Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A8 HOSPICE WELLINGTON – Ted speaks at the June 24th Today the Government of and families as well. They should be acknowledged deficit projection stands at put on winter official opening ceremony for the new Hospice Welling- Ontario is borrowing more for the support they give you, enabling you to do ton. Ted congratulated Wellington County Council and $18.7 billion—down only coats over staff, those involved in Hospice since its inception, and than $2 million an hour, pyjamas and the job, year after year. the Hospice Board, staff and volunteers. slightly from last year’s every hour of every day. SURVEY (Photo courtesy of Hospice Wellington) winter boots It has been a real pleasure to work with you, and the Name: ______too, and took Fire Fighters’ Association of Ontario, and the Chiefs 1. Is the Province of Ontario is on the right track? refuge at our next- Association on so many provincial issues, through Yes No Unsure Address: ______door neighbours. the last 20 years. We used their phone 2. Are you satisfied with the Provincial Government’s As long as I’m in the Legislature, I will take your ______Postal Code: ______to call the Arthur side, I will push for what you need and deserve from response to our recent economic challenges? Fire Department. the Provincial Government, and I will fight for you. Yes No Unsure Phone: ______Just like you, I’m just a call away. 3. Is the Provincial Government doing enough to So please accept our sincere thanks for your service, address the rising cost of living? Email: ______and congratulations on your accomplishments. Yes No Unsure And as you plan, as you train, as you prepare, and as you respond, know that our thoughts and prayers Comments: ______are with you always, and we as a community have LIMEHOUSE KILN SOCIETY – Mary Shier, President of the Lime- APPRECIATING OUR HEROES – Ted congratulates Ivan Fair for a debt of gratitude to you, that can never be fully ______house Kiln Society, explains the restoration of the draw kiln project his 50 years’ voluntary service with the Arthur Fire Department. discharged. to Wellington-Halton Hills MP and MPP Ted Arnott. Mr. Fair was publicly recognized at a February 2, 2010 event. ______In June, volunteers from the Kiln Society, the Town of Halton Hills For his work on behalf of firefighters, Ted was recently named an and Credit Valley Conservation celebrated the restoration project. honourary member of the Firefighters’ Association of Ontario. (Photo courtesy of the Georgetown Independent & Free Press) (Photo courtesy of Mrs. Dorothy Fair) ______