“Our population is aging; this is an undisputable fact. Much of the senior population is quite capable of remaining in their own homes. However, thanks to Dalton McGuinty’s poor fiscal management, many of these hard-working residents are forced out of their homes, many of which they have lived in for years.” Shurman said. He believes there’s a no-cost way of alleviating this heavy load.

“By mandating property tax deferrals for low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities, we are assuring that the most vulnerable members of our community are able to remain in their own homes and maintain the level of dignity that they are entitled to,” Shurman continued.

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MPP Peter Shurman is irate over the government's recent move that will cause a further hike in electricity rates. On top of the 75% increase since the Liberals took power, they have now admitted that over the next 5 years, Ontarians can expect a further increase of 46 percent.

 

"The gall of this government to bribe Ontarians with a 10 percent discount!  I cannot believe that the McGuinty Government thinks that by cutting hydro rates by 10% that it will ease the strain of skyrocketing rates.

 

The number of calls to Mr. Shurman’s constituency office regarding increasing electricity costs is growing on a daily basis. 

 

To make matters worse, the Premier has yet to explain where this money will come from to cover the cost of a 10 per cent reduction. “We all know the answer is from the pocket-books of hard working, honest Ontarians.  This misinformation cannot continue!” Shurman exclaimed.

 

In the fall of 2002, Progressive Conservative Premier Ernie Eves froze electricity prices at 4.3 cents per kW/h. Dalton McGuinty eliminated the price freeze and we’ve seen the cost soar to today’s 7.6 cents per kW/h – a 75 per cent increase.

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“It is now seven years later, and how appalling that this Liberal government still hasn’t committed to building this hospital. This is the same Liberal government that short-changes the 905 region on health care funding by some $200 per capita,” Shurman stated. … (More)