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WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS MPP TED ARNOTT Keeping in Touch – Update 2013 TED ARNOTT, MPP WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS County of Wellington launches Economic Acton GO train station opens Development Strategy Keeping in Touch – Update 2013 On January 7, after a nearly 20 year absence, GO and Kitchener. He raised the issue in the Ontario train service resumed in Acton when the 6:28 am Legislature multiple times, had discussions with the In recognition of the need to be proactive in supporting • An online comprehensive business directory for train arrived on its way to Union Station in Toronto. Minister of Transportation, and arranged meetings business and in accommodating new residential and Wellington County. in Toronto. In December 2008, he tabled a Private employment growth, the County of Wellington has adopted • A Community Investment Profile showing all the reasons Leadership needed on provincial Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott was on its first ever Economic Development Strategy. why Wellington is a great place to live, invest, and work hand to join the community celebration and, along Member’s Resolution calling upon the Government An economic development online presence for our County with Mayor Rick Bonnette, boarded the first train on to extend GO Transit rail service to include stops The plan was developed in consultation with over 550 • debt and deficit in Acton, Guelph, and Kitchener-Waterloo by entrepreneurs, residents and partner agencies in Wellington providing access to socio-economic information, business his way to Queen’s Park. By Ted Arnott, MPP Pages 104-105 of the fall economic statement’s September 2011. resources, available spaces, and contacts. County. Background Papers neatly summarize the economic GO Transit reports to Metrolinx, a provincially A branding study for Wellington to promote the County’s The Provincial Government’s fall economic statement is “This again demonstrates what we can accomplish As part of the strategy, the County of Wellington plans to • record of the Provincial Government for the past 10 years. funded agency which was created to coordinate unique strengths. traditionally one of the most important speeches that the when we work together,” said Mr. Arnott. undertake a number of initiatives in 2013. These include: and integrate public transit in the Greater Toronto “County Council and staff are providing strong leadership Minister of Finance delivers in the Ontario Legislature. Over the past 10 years, the Province’s net debt has grown A cultural mapping exercise to identify the County’s from $138.8 billion to $257.6 billion. Area (GTA). • to encourage the creation of new jobs in our communities,” The “2012 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal creative assets and employers and how to develop and said Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott. “I want to do Review” was presented on October 15th. That was the Over the past 10 years, the Province’s annual spending “It was a great day for Acton and I want to promote this growing sector. congratulate the entire community,” said Mr. Arnott. whatever I can to help.” very same day that Premier McGuinty announced he has gone from $80 billion to $126.4 billion. was proroguing the House, and resigning as Premier of Mr. Arnott recognized the important role played Over the past 10 years, the Province’s deficit has gone Ontario. from $5.5 billion to $14.4 billion. In effect, they are now by all orders of government in moving the project borrowing $1.6 million an hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a forward. Clearly the timing was no coincidence. No doubt the Government hoped that the surprise of the Premier’s week. “The Mayor and Town of Halton Hills Council The new Family departure would ensure that no one would notice the Over the past 10 years, the Province’s net debt per capita and staff have worked hard on this project and they precarious state of the Province’s finances. (in effect, the amount each of us owes because of the deserve a lot of credit,” said Mr. Arnott. “Regional Health Information Line In my previous newsletter, I provincial debt) has risen from Chair Gary Carr, Halton Regional Council, our Did you know that you can talk directly with a local public wrote that paying down the debt $11,339 to $19,075. federal MP Michael Chong, and community ALL ABOARD – Ted Arnott and Halton Hills Mayer Rick health nurse any weekday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.? The should be a top priority of the This year, the Province will pay organizations have also been very supportive.” Bonnette board the first GO train to pick up passengers Provincial Government, once the in Acton in almost 20 years. The Acton GO train station Halton Region Health Department now offers the Family $10.6 billion in interest on the For several years, Mr. Arnott has been advocating for reopened on January 7. Health Information Line (FHIL) where nurses will provide you budget is balanced. I continue to debt. This is the third largest item (Photo courtesy of the Georgetown advocate this idea. the extension of GO train service to Acton, Guelph, Independent & Free Press) with comprehensive, research-based information, support and in the budget (only the health and education ministry budgets are counselling. WORKING FOR WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS The Government can no Despite the prorogation of the Legislature, Ted has longer ignore the growing debt larger). These nurses also service the telephone support for Halton continued to represent the people of Wellington-Halton problem. It cannot be wished Hills. He is pictured here in his Queen’s Park office on Strong leadership is needed. Parents, where local parents can get advice and support. away. HaltonParents public health nurses also offer support to parents November 29, 2012. We must prioritize, by focusing on Every year they continue to essential services we all value, like online through the websitehttp://www.haltonparents.ca/, CELEBRATING health and our schools. We need Twitter http://www.twitter.com/haltonparents (@HaltonParents), CHRISTMAS pretend the debt isn’t an issue, Ted performs a they delay the inevitable, and to root out wasteful spending, and WORKING TOGETHER TO MOVE GROVES FORWARD and a parenting blog http://haltonparents.wordpress.com/, solo rendition of Ted Arnott welcomes Health Minister Deb Matthews to they simply dig the hole even Source: 2012 Ontario Budget stop it. At the same time, we need to with Facebook soon to come. To access the Family Health Rudolph the Red Centre Wellington to unveil the sign to mark the location Nosed Reindeer deeper. encourage businesses to create jobs. of the planned new Groves Memorial Community Hospital. Information Line, simply dial 311 or 905-825-6000 and ask for at Ted Flanagan’s County of Wellington Warden Chris White and Centre the Family Health Information Line. You can also email one of Olde Fashioned Wellington Township Mayor Joanne Ross-Zuj were present the nurses at [email protected] Christmas Special Contact Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott as well. Mr. Arnott has repeatedly sought to reach across at St. John’s United party lines to move both the Groves and Georgetown “Through this program, Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr, Church in George- Hospital projects forward. town. The event Wellington-Halton Hills Provincial Riding Office Queen’s Park Office (Photo courtesy of Fergus-Elora News Express) and Regional Council and staff have made public health more was hosted by the 181 St. Andrew St. East, 2nd Floor Room 420, Legislative Building accessible to our local residents,” said Wellington-Halton Hills Georgetown BIA. Fergus, Ontario N1M 1P9 Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A8 (Photo courtesy of MPP Ted Arnott. Ted Flanagan) Tel. (519) 787-5247 • Fax (519) 787-5249 Tel. (416) 325-3880 • Fax (416) 325-6649 Toll Free Call: 1-800-265-2366 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Visit us on the web: www.tedarnottmpp.com Please recycle. Keeping in Touch – Update 2013 WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS MPP TED ARNOTT Keeping in Touch – Update 2013 Five points about the Government’s dispute with What does redistribution mean for provincial riding Small Business Survey Ontario’s teachers’ union leaders of Wellington-Halton Hills? Launched By Ted Arnott, MPP and the prospect of more credit downgrades, last year the By Ted Arnott, MPP In December, Wellington-Halton “If small businesses are thriving The vast majority of teachers are caring and dedicated provincial Government finally woke up to the fact that Hills MPP Ted Arnott launched and making money, profits mean In recent months, there has been discussion about the professionals, who just want to teach. They have the Ontario was on a downward spiral towards a fiscal crisis. a small business survey in order that pay raises for employees are 1 possibility of boundary changes to our federal riding of important task of providing our children with the skills and Bill 115 was drafted in this context. reach out to small business possible,” continued Mr. Arnott. Wellington-Halton Hills. knowledge they will need, while fostering a love of learning Bill 115 was far from perfect, but it was a necessary people across the riding. “New opportunities mean new that needs to be lifelong. 4 first step towards controlling the costs of the The federal commission studying riding redistribution initially “I want to listen to people in jobs are created. Reinvested recommended leaving Wellington-Halton Hills unchanged. profits strengthen productivity The future of our province is dependent upon success government payroll. small business and take their However, a subsequent proposal floated the idea of splitting and build for tomorrow.” in our schools, and this is why the Ontario Legislature ideas and concerns back with me 2 In the 2012 Provincial Budget, it was announced that the riding in two.