Since coming back into
power after the autumn 2007 election, the McGuinty Liberals have spent much of
their time focused on issues that amount to little more than government
PR. A popular legislative tool of the
McGuinty nanny-statists has been to enact bans. In fact, since autumn, seven bans have either come into effect or have
been passed by the Liberals.
Here?s a list of those
bans:
- No transfats
- No smoking in cars with kids present
- No cosmetic pesticides
- No displays of cigarettes in convenience
stores
- No speeding in commercial trucks
- No transporting illegal firearms in cars
- No municipal bans on clothes lines
In addition to this,
there is a Liberal Private Members? Bill attempting to ban the use of tanning
beds by people under 19! Someone could
sign up to fight for Canada
in Afghanistan,
but heaven forbid they go to a tanning salon prior to deployment!
Rather than addressing
issues of vital importance to Ontarians, such as our economy, health care, the
environment or transportation, the Liberals have focused on bans and fluff
legislation like the Apology Act, the Great Lakes Shoreline Right of Passage
Act, and legislation regarding signage in Niagara Parks properties. Not much to show at all considering the
majority the McGuinty nanny-statists enjoy.
Ontarians deserve a
government that will actually work for them. It is my sincere hope that when the Legislature resumes we can see some
real governance with real results from the McGuinty Liberals. I fear, however, that what we will see is
more of the same drudgery from a government that is absolutely bereft of ideas
and direction. I hope, for the sake of
my Thornhill constituents and Ontarians everywhere, that I am wrong.
On a positive note, my
Thornhill constituency office continues to be a hive of activity helping
Thornhill residents on a variety of concerns ranging from obtaining birth
certificates to assistance with passports. I have enjoyed the opportunity to become personally involved in
particularly sensitive issues, facilitating matters for my constituents.
The Thornhill
constituency office staff members are very highly trained and are all extremely
capable people who are ready to assist you with whatever problems you may have. The office does not close for the summer and
can be reached at 905-731-8462.