2017 WINTER UPDATE RANDY PETTAPIECE MPP – Perth-Wellington

Constituency Office: 55 Lorne Avenue East, Unit 2 • Stratford, Ontario N5A 6S4 Tel. (519) 272-0660 • Toll-free: 1-800-461-9701 • Fax (519) 272-1064 E-mail: [email protected]

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Cap and Trade: what it will cost Gas: price at the pumps going up 4.3 cent a litre. Natural gas: costs going up $70 to $80 a year. For more information, see page 6.

GREEN BRIDGE, GREAT DAY: Randy Pettapiece joined St. Marys Mayor Al Strathdee, members of council and staff at the grand reopening of the Green Bridge on November 27. The project received almost $200,000 in provincial funding through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. Photo courtesy of the St. Marys Journal Argus.

STROKE CARE: Randy Pettapiece congratulated volunteers and staff at the Grand Opening of Stratford General Hospital’s Integrated Stroke Unit. From left: Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance CEO Andrew Williams; Randy Pettapiece; South West LHIN vice chair Lori Van Opstal; HPHA board chair Mary Atkinson; HPHA vice president Anne Campbell; HPHA program director Kathie Cuerden; HPHA District Stroke Centre manager Bonita Thompson; HPHA interim manager Kerri Hannon. Photo courtesy of Carl Page.

A WORTHWHILE EXERCISE: Sandy Turner keeps an eye on two active local public servants, Randy Pettapiece and Town of Minto Mayor George Bridge, at the grand opening of the Minto Rural Health Centre. Photo courtesy of the Town of Minto.

IN THIS ISSUE Protecting Firefighters...... Page 2 Accountability...... Page 3 Cap and Trade...... Page 6 Hydro costs...... Page 7 PROTECTING FIREFIGHTERS: Randy Pettapiece is spearheading Health Care...... Page 8 a new fire safety initiative. His new bill would give firefighters better Survey...... Page 11 information to stay safe and plan their attack. Read more on page 2. Photo courtesy of Scott Wishart, Stratford Beacon Herald.

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INTERNATIONAL PLOWING PROTECTING FIREFIGHTERS MATCH

Pettapiece spearheading new fire Pettapiece recognizes IPM safety initiative organizers and volunteers Nearly six years ago, a devastating fire claimed the lives of North Perth Fire Following the 2016 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Service members Ken Rea and Ray Walter. (IPM) in Wellington County, Randy Pettapiece spoke in the legislature to thank event organizers and volunteers. Randy Pettapiece is working on a new fire safety initiative to address one factor in that tragedy—firefighters had no way of knowing the building used His remarks read in part: truss and lightweight construction. “I am pleased to recognize the success of IPM 2016. “Lightweight- and truss-type construction is commonplace,” the “The Town of Minto, in the County of Wellington, was home to MPP explained. this year’s Plowing Match. Tens of thousands of people – “But unless it is identified, it can pose serious risk to responding firefighters. including MPPs of all parties – saw the importance of agriculture That’s why they need as much information as possible—as soon as they arrive and our rural communities. on scene—to assess the risk and plan their attack.” “This year’s theme was ‘A Fresh Taste of Farming.’ There were many highlights: the parade; the plowing competitions; the Pettapiece is working on a private member’s bill to make sure they have better Queen of the Furrow competition; and the zip line, to name just information. It would require most commercial and industrial buildings, as well a few. as apartment complexes of three or more units, to display an emblem alerting fire crews to truss and lightweight construction. “There was also plenty of food, including a Farmers’ Market, food demonstrations and samples. In 2012—thanks to the leadership of North Perth fire chief Ed Smith—the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs asked the government to make it mandatory “The Tented City covered over 100 acres and 500 exhibitors. for all lightweight-constructed buildings to be identified. “For pulling off such a successful event, many people deserve Pettapiece modeled his bill after a City of Stratford bylaw. It requires buildings our thanks: using truss and lightweight construction to post an emblem by their door. “Chairman Ron Faulkner and the IPM Executive; the Ontario Stratford firefighter Mike Lukachko championed that initiative. Plowmen’s Association; Anne and Earl Schneider, for welcoming us to their farm and hosting the IPM; other land owners who The MPP also worked closely on the bill with fire chiefs from across Perth- donated 1,200 acres; and finally, the countless volunteers, Wellington including chiefs Chris Harrow (Minto), John Paradis (Stratford), Bill whose work made this event possible.” Hunter (Perth East & West Perth) and Ed Smith (North Perth). “My bill is named after Ken Rea and Ray Walter, who lost their lives in service to their community,” said Pettapiece. “If passed, this bill will improve firefighter safety. It could very well save lives.” Similar legislation exists in U.S. states including New Jersey, New York, Illinois

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Pettapiece plans to formally introduce his bill in the legislature in March. Debate on the bill is currently scheduled for April 6, 2017. IF PASSED, THIS BILL WILL “ IMPROVE FIREFIGHTER SAFETY. IT COULD VERY WELL SAVE LIVES. IPM EXCITEMENT: Randy and his colleagues at Queen’s “ Randy Pettapiece, MPP Park got caught “blue-handed” showing their support for the 2016 IPM held in the Town of Minto.

Simcoe North MPP Patrick Brown, Randy Pettapiece and Chatham-Kent- Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Randy Pettapiece and Essex MPP Rick Nicholls meet with the Kenora Fire Department. They North Huron fire chief David Sparling note the importance of discussed Randy’s proposed legislation to require buildings that use truss identifying lightweight construction. In November 2016 they and lightweight construction to post an emblem on their door. installed a decal at Thompson’s office.

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ACCOUNTABILITY

• Household electricity bills are projected to increase 23 Auditor General’s report reveals percent from 2015 to 2020. incompetence, mismanagement • Rising eHealth costs have reached $8 billion. The Questionable government advertising, excessive wait times for hospital government still cannot say when they will have a functional beds, shoddy highway paving, and an ineffective cap-and-trade plan. electronic health records system, or what it will cost. These are just a few examples of mismanagement revealed in Ontario • Hospital emergency rooms have seen a 21 percent increase Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk’s annual report. Released in November, the in mental-health patients, but there are still no provincial 1,063-page report should come as a wake-up call to the government, standards for admission, treatment, and discharge. Randy Pettapiece believes. • Many hospital beds are being occupied unnecessarily by Here are just a few of the report’s findings: patients waiting for long-term care or home care. • Advertising increased by two-thirds — from $30 million to • An upside-down bridge was installed by a poorly performing nearly $50 million a year — since the government curtailed the contractor. The government later gave the company auditor’s power to censor ads deemed partisan. another contract. • Cap-and-trade will cost Ontario consumers and businesses • Substandard asphalt on provincial highways is leading to $8 billion in its first years of operation to achieve minimal expensive repairs only a few years after paving. greenhouse gas reductions. It will do much more to lower The auditor’s full report can be found online: www.auditor.on.ca. emissions in California than in Ontario.

FINANCE UPDATE

Deficits for years to come, watchdog says Ontario’s independent Financial Accountability Officer (FAO) reports that Ontario faces a $2.6-billion deficit in 2017-18, despite the government’s promises to balance the books. The FAO says the province “would be expected to remain in deficit over the next five years.” The present government more than doubled the debt to over $300 billion, and now runs a deficit of $5 billion. Interest on the debt costs taxpayers $1 billion every month. “We could have been investing that money in health care or local infrastructure,” Randy Pettapiece observed. “Years of overspending are making life more unaffordable.” Pettapiece pointed to just a few recent examples of waste: • $70 million spent on the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP), before scrapping the idea and signing on to an “enhanced” Canada Pension Plan (CPP) • $308 million spent on an abandoned plan to modernize the OLG • $12 million spent on consultants and advertising for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) • Nearly $3 million spent on a polling contract to a favoured political strategist The full text of the Fall Economic Statement can be viewed at: www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/. FOCUS ON FINANCE: Ontario’s financial challenges were the topic of a public breakfast meeting Randy Pettapiece hosted in St. Marys. Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli was the guest speaker.

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FAMILY FUN: The Flikkema family joins Randy Pettapiece and Elizabeth Nickel and friends join Randy Pettapiece COFFEE HOUR: Perth-Wellington MP John Nater at their 2016 New Year’s Levee for coffee in Palmerston. Randy enjoys meeting constituents in and Family Skate. communities across our riding.

WELLNESS CAMPUS: Knollcrest Lodge and Community Outreach provide health care programs to people in the Township of Perth East. Randy Pettapiece joined South West Local Health Integration Network LOCAL BUSINESS MILESTONE: Randy Pettapiece presented vice chair Lori Van Opstal, Knollcrest CEO Susan Rae, MP John Nater, Don Leslie with a congratulatory certificate for Leslie Motors’ residents and volunteers to congratulate them on recent awards. 50th anniversary.

RAISING AWARENESS: They may not have walked a full mile, but St. Marys Mayor Al Strathdee, Stratford Police Chief Mike Bellai and Randy Pettapiece showed their support for Optimism Randy Pettapiece welcomes Ontario’s Place’s “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” fundraiser. The annual local SENIORS GAMES: event raises awareness to stop violence against women; it is also a Lieutenant Governor, Elizabeth Dowdswell, to Perth-Wellington. fundraiser and a day of fun activities for children. She attended the opening ceremonies for the All Seniors Care Seniors Games at McCarthy Place in Stratford. www.pettapiece.ca

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LEADERS READY FOR READERS: The newly renovated Palmerston library has become a significant addition to the community. Attending the grand opening were, from left: Township of Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll, MP John Nater, MPP Randy Pettapiece, Wellington County Warden George Bridge, Library “Team Minto Mania” – Minto Councillor Ron HANDCAR RACES: Board chair and Wellington County Councillor Rob Black, Library Elliott, Minto Councillor David Turton, Minto Mayor George Bridge, Board member Walter Trachsel, Library Board member Jennifer Perth-Wellington MP John Nater and Randy – participates in the Dixon, and chief librarian Murray McCabe. Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum’s Handcar Races. The event took place in August 2016.

The Perth County Federation of Agriculture PAYING IT FORWARD: Randy helped kick-off the Stratford AGRICULTURE MATTERS: Perth Community Foundation’s Random Act of Kindness Day. and local commodity and farm groups present their ideas and concerns at Do something nice for someone and ask nothing in return. their annual federal-provincial forum. Randy Pettapiece has attended this event every year since he was elected in 2011.

Work has begun on the Steve Kerr Memorial SENIORS AND STRAWBERRIES: NEW ARENA: Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Complex—a major new multi-use recreation facility in Listowel. Ted Arnott, Jennifer George, Michelle Marin and Randy Pettapiece enjoy fresh strawberries at Royal Terrace’s Strawberry Social. Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, Randy Pettapiece and members of North Perth Town Council are pictured with the Kerr family at the official sod turning in June 2016.

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CAP AND TRADE

Your questions answered Who will it hurt? Ontario recently introduced its “cap and trade” system, which Ontario employers could be at a competitive disadvantage. the government promises will help fight climate change. But They will face additional costs not paid by companies in places others say it will raise costs, hurting the economy for little without cap and trade. Local employers in manufacturing, environmental benefit. agriculture, and transportation could be affected.

How does it work? Will anyone be exempt? In the first four years, the government will give major exemptions The short answer: it’s complicated. to some of Ontario’s largest companies. Smaller companies will The government imposes greenhouse gas emissions limits on get no such exemptions. businesses. Companies must purchase allowances (at auction or by trade) for every megatonne of greenhouse gas emissions. Will it reduce emissions? Companies emitting more than their limit (cap) can trade or Polluters will be able to purchase emission permits from outside purchase allowances from other companies producing emissions the province—often at lower costs than those available in below their cap. Ontario, and that could hurt conservation efforts, according the auditor general. When did it come into effect? The auditor also concludes that most of the emissions Cap and trade came into effect on January 1, 2017. reductions—80 per cent—are likely to happen in California and Quebec. What’s the cost? Did all parties support it? Ontario’s cap-and-trade scheme is expected to increase home heating costs by as much as $13.54 a month. The cost of gas Ontario’s official opposition opposed the government’s plan. will go up 4.3 cents a litre. According to Ontario’s auditor general, households will pay an How can I express my views? extra $156 next year, on average, because of cap and trade. Randy Pettapiece wants to hear from you. Participate in the That will rise to $210 in 2019, with another $75 tacked on that survey on the back page, or send him an email: year in indirect costs on goods and services. [email protected].

Who will collect the money? The Ontario government will administer the program and collect funds, estimated at $1.9-billion annually from Ontario residents NEW ENERGY PROJECTS and businesses.

That sounds like a tax. Where does the Province backs off some new money go? energy projects The government promises to spend the money on green projects On September 27, the government suspended the second round of its like electric car subsidies and other environmental programs. Large Renewable Procurement process. The move halted over 1,000 However, the government has not promised independent megawatts of new solar, wind and other renewable energy projects. oversight—meaning the money could go to general “For years, we have called on the government to cancel these projects,” government revenue. said Randy Pettapiece. “We’re already producing more power than we Starting in 2018, Ontario will join the Quebec and California need, often selling it at a loss,” he observed. cap-and-trade “market.” By 2020, $466 million could flow out of “The question is, what took them so long?” Ontario, according to the auditor general. Contrary to the government’s claims, the move will not actually mean a savings, he added. “It’s like saying I saved $30,000 by not buying a new car.” The MPP encourages everyone concerned about hydro rates to sign his petition, which calls on the government to take immediate steps to address skyrocketing hydro rates. The petition is available at www.pettapiece.ca, or by contacting Pettapiece’s constituency office.

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USE LESS, PAY MORE? POWER TO THE PEOPLE

Local grocery store conserves energy, but $12 million spent on hydro bills spike hydro program Mike Carter, owner of Milverton Foodtown, did all the right things. He installed advertising, consultants energy-efficient lighting, and purchased new, efficient freezers and refrigerators. But Carter’s hydro bills shot up 30 percent and his delivery charge more A professional audit revealed the government than doubled. spent almost $12 million on consultants and advertising for the Ontario Electricity Support The independent grocery store owner has a simple question: “How do you even Program (OESP). begin to justify something so stupid?” OESP is a monthly credit applied to the hydro Randy Pettapiece voiced that question in the legislature to the Premier. bills of low-income individuals and families. Pettapiece asked: “Having done all the right things—having invested tens of But the government requires them to apply for thousands of dollars to become more efficient—does the Premier agree that the rebate. Mike should expect a lower hydro bill?” The government claims advertising is needed But the question went unanswered. to inform people about the program. But only about a quarter of those believed to be An email from Hydro One tried to explain Carter’s higher hydro bills: eligible for the program have applied so far. “On an annual basis, a review of consumption is conducted in order to ensure According to the Minister of Energy, the that accounts are billing with the correct service type.” It went on to explain that government has provided $21 million to because Carter’s daily average is less than 50 kilowatts per month, the utility support OESP recipients. switched his billing category. “That means that over half of what the Hydro One actually subsidized Carter’s switch to energy-efficient lighting money spent on the OESP so far has gone through its Small Business Lighting Program – only to raise his rates. to consultants and advertising firms—not Pettapiece shares Carter’s frustration, saying his experience is another example to those struggling to pay their bills,” Randy of a totally inept hydro policy. Pettapiece pointed out. For more information on the OESP, On November 19, the Premier acknowledged the government “made a “ mistake” by allowing electricity rates to soar. including eligibility, please call Pettapiece’s constituency office. HOW DO YOU EVEN BEGIN TO JUSTIFY SOMETHING SO STUPID?” “ Mike Carter, owner of Milverton Foodtown COMMUNITY LIVING: Randy Pettapiece speaks at a Queen’s Park event for Community Living Ontario. Pettapiece is a strong supporter of this organization, which provides support and services to help adults with developmental disabilities live as full members in their communities. It is funded through the Ministry of Community and Social Services.

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SUPPORTING LOCAL HOSPICE CARE WAIT TIMES

Hospice deserves support, Surgery wait times a Pettapiece says problem for people in pain Randy Pettapiece took his support for the Stratford Perth Residential Hospice Underfunded, unprepared and unsympathetic. directly to the legislature. That’s how Randy Pettapiece describes a government forcing people to wait in pain—over a On September 29, Pettapiece thanked organizers for their leadership on the year, in some cases—for necessary surgery. project, and concluded by calling on the government to support and fund the hospice. On October 19, Pettapiece raised the problem in question period. His statement read in part: “Constituents tell me they’ve been stranded on wait “As a community, we believe in extending compassion to those who need it lists for necessary surgeries,” said Pettapiece. “Is most. That’s why end-of-life care – for all ages and stages – is essential. this the kind of system the [government] is “That’s why we’ve seen a groundswell of support for a new residential hospice in proud of?” Perth County. And that’s why I strongly support the efforts of the Stratford Perth In the last year alone, Pettapiece has heard from Residential Hospice Committee. people forced to wait in pain for hip and knee “Since 2013, they have been working tirelessly. They’ve been working to pursue replacements, back surgery, thyroid cancer surgery the approvals and funding they need from the South West LHIN. They’ve done and a stem cell transplant. their homework. The government wouldn’t comment on wait times “…Many times I’ve expressed public support for the project. And recently I wrote for surgeries in Perth-Wellington, but took credit for directly to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. I reminded him that the “dramatic progress.” government has already committed $75-million in funding for hospices and end-

While the government tracks wait times for of-life care. surgeries, its calculation does not include the

“…But now we need him to come through for our community… It’s time to move period between a referral by a family doctor to a this project forward.” surgeon, or the wait time to actually meet with Pettapiece delivered a copy of his statement to the Minister of Health and Long- the surgeon. Term Care. He later submitted a written question compelling the government“ “Patients deserve better,” Pettapiece concluded. to respond.

IT’S TIME TO MOVE THIS PROJECT FORWARD. “ Randy Pettapiece, MPP

RECOGNIZING HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEERS: St. Marys Memorial Hospital Auxiliary hosted the Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario (HAAO) South Central Spring Conference on April 25, 2016. From left: St. Marys Memorial Hospital Auxiliary President Larry Beattie, Randy Pettapiece, HAAO President Marion Saunders, St. Marys Mayor Al Strathdee, HAAO South Central Chair Joan Chesney, Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance CEO Andrew Williams.

The Minto Rural Health Centre provides MINTO RURAL HEALTH CENTRE: outstanding care to our area. Randy Pettapiece was pleased to attend the grand opening on May 4, 2016. From left: North Wellington Health Care CEO Stephen Street; Randy Pettapiece (speaking); Waterloo-Wellington LHIN chair Joan Fisk; Town of Minto Mayor George Bridge; North Wellington Health Care board chair Tom Sullivan; MRHC committee chair David Craig; Dr. Christopher Cressey; Palmerston & District Hospital Nurses at Stratford General Foundation chair Dan Hill; Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team executive director NURSES TAKE MPP TO WORK: Shirley Borges. Hospital took Randy to work. They demonstrated a stroke patient’s journey through the hospital, and their essential role in providing outstanding patient care. 8 RANDY PETTAPIECE, MPP - Perth-Wellington

AGRICULTURE DRIVING COSTS

March is Canadian Agriculture Vehicle sticker renewal fees Literacy Month nearly doubled The theme for 2017 is “Our Food. Our Story.” since 2011 Randy Pettapiece wants to hear your story working in agriculture—a vital Need to renew your vehicle validation sticker? For the sixth year industry to our area and our province. in a row, it will cost more. The provincial government hiked the fee to $120 for the year, up from $108. • Do you agree that hydro rates and red tape are a major problem? What else is holding us back? That’s nearly double what it cost in 2011, when the fee was $74. • Do you agree that access to rural broadband is essential? The fee is not dedicated solely to road construction and maintenance. Instead, it goes into general revenues, where the • Do you agree that rural infrastructure—including roads, bridges, government can spend it however it chooses. and natural gas access—must be a higher priority? No increase is planned for 2018. • What else should we do to strengthen agriculture for future generations? Send Randy an email: [email protected]

HOW WE CAN HELP

BRINGING HOME THE BACON: Along with the Stratford & District Randy Pettapiece’s office is Agricultural Society, Randy Pettapiece serves breakfast to hungry visitors at pleased to assist you with any the Canadian Dairy XPO. provincial matter. Examples include: • Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates CONGRATULATORY CERTIFICATES • Community Care Access Centre • Driver and Vehicle Licenses • Employment Standards • Family Responsibility Office Randy Pettapiece appreciates the opportunity to recognize special personal • Health Cards milestones—including anniversaries, birthdays and other celebrations—with a • Hydro One special certificate. • Landlord and Tenant Board • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) For certain occasions, our constituency office can also make arrangements for • Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) you to receive special certificates from the Premier or Lieutenant Governor • Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) of Ontario. • Ontario Works Contact Randy Pettapiece’s office for more information: 1-800-461-9701. • Power of Attorney forms You can also email [email protected] • Service Ontario • Trillium Drug Program • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) For further information, call 519-272-0660 or toll-free 1-800-461-9701.

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SUPPORTING EMERGENCY PERSONNEL: In September 2016, Perth County Paramedic Services held the grand opening of their new headquarters and training facility. Randy Pettapiece was pleased to bring greetings and support the project.

MINDS IN MOTION®: The Alzheimer Society of Perth County received an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant for their outstanding Minds in Motion® program. From left: Cathy Clay (Stratford-Perth YMCA), Mimi Price (CEO, Stratford-Perth YMCA), Debbie Deichert (Executive Director, Alzheimer Society of Perth County), Randy Pettapiece, Rena Spevack (Chair of OTF’s Grey, Bruce, Huron, Perth Grant Review Team), Pamela Balfour (Minds in Motion Coordinator).

GIVING BACK: Randy Pettapiece believes our volunteers exemplify the spirit of service throughout our riding. He attended the Volunteer Randy Pettapiece meets Service Awards ceremony held in Stratford to recognize their LISTENING TO CONSTITUENTS: contributions. with Gwen Kirkpatrick and Sue Fowler, local representatives of the Huron Perth Association of REALTORS®, at Pettapiece’s Queen’s Park office. www.pettapiece.ca

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CAP AND TRADE PROTECTING FIREFIGHTERS 1 Do you trust the provincial government to 6 Randy Pettapiece is proposing a new bill to successfully implement its cap-and-trade improve safety for firefighters across Ontario program? (Details on page 6.) (Details on page 2). Do you support this idea? Yes Yes No No Unsure Unsure

Fold Fold 2 PROVINCIAL DEFICITS LOCAL PRIORITIES Ontario’s independent Financial Accountability 7 What is the most important local project Officer (FAO) reports that Ontario faces a underway in your community? How should the $2.6-billion deficit in 2017-18. Does this province support it? concern you? (Details on page 3.) ______Yes ______No Unsure ______GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY 8 NEXT BUDGET 3 In light of the auditor general’s recent report, What should be the government’s top priority in how would you rate the provincial government’s the upcoming provincial budget? ability to properly manage your tax dollars? Health care, education (Details on page 3.) Social services Good Infrastructure Fair Cut taxes Poor Lower energy costs Unsure Deficits and debt ENERGY COSTS 9 EMAIL UPDATES 4 How have rising hydro bills affected your Would you like to receive email updates from Fold household? Randy Pettapiece? Fold Major hardship Yes please Frustrating, but not a major hardship My email address is:______Haven’t noticed much difference No thank you

HEALTH CARE 5 What part of our health care system most needs improvement? Access to a family doctor or nurse practitioner Surgery wait times Palliative care (hospices) Home care Other:______

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