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Mar 15, 2011
Should Bills that receive all-party endorsement should be subject to partisan politics? (Active)
 
  • No - there is a time and place for partisanship, and if a Bill is endorsed by all parties than it should not fail on partisanship
    83.33%
    (35)
     
  • Yes - partisan politics is the best way for an agenda to progress
    16.67%
    (7)
     
 
Mar 2, 2011
Do you think that the TMX group merge with the London Stock Exchange?
 
  • Yes - international mergers like this one will benefit Ontario and Canada as a whole
    77.78%
    (7)
     
  • No - Ontario and Canada will be risking too much with this merger
    22.22%
    (2)
     
 
Feb 21, 2011
Should the Government of Ontario fund smoking cessation medications?
 
  • No - the Government of Ontario should apply this funding to other healthcare related projects instead, such as reducing wait times and improving facilities.
    75%
    (6)
     
  • Yes - this would greatly reduce future healthcare costs by reducing the number of smoking related illnesses.
    25%
    (2)
     
 
Feb 1, 2011
With the sale of surplus power to Quebec and the United States on January 1, 2011, do you think that Ontario should continue to invest in solar and wind energy sources that cannot be turned off when capacity is reached?
 
  • No - research needs to be done first to find ways to store the surplus power we generate before more wind and solar farms are funded by the government
    66.67%
    (14)
     
  • Yes - wind and solar power is the future and we will have to learn to cope with these sales in the future
    33.33%
    (7)
     
 
Jan 24, 2011
What is the most important transit issue to you in Thornhill and York Region?
 
  • Extension of the subway north of Finch Ave.
    66.67%
    (2)
     
  • Traffic congestion
    33.33%
    (1)
     
  • Access to public transit
    0%
    (0)
     
  • The condition of our roads
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Jan 14, 2011
Do you agree the government should better utilize the private sector, non-profit organizations and volunteers in the delivery of social programs?
 
  • Yes - Governments do not utilize the expertise and knowledge of Not-For-Profit organizations to better distribute Social Services
    100%
    (2)
     
  • No - The government should not use outside sources to help better distribution of Social Services
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Jan 10, 2011
Do you agree with the current government's plan to hand out $30 million in scholarships to foreign students
 
  • No - we should be investing in Ontario students and helping Ontarians before helping foreign markets
    71.43%
    (5)
     
  • Yes - investing in foreign students will bring more foreign investment
    28.57%
    (2)
     
 
Dec 31, 2010
Have your two HST rebate checks accounted for the amount you have spent on the HST so far?
 
  • No - I have spent much more because of the HST than the checks have reimbursed
    90%
    (9)
     
  • Yes - The rebate checks have covered the burden of the HST
    10%
    (1)
     
 
Dec 2, 2010
Have you had to change your holiday plans becuase of costs associated with travel, gifts and meals?
 
  • No - holiday plans going forward without any hiccups.
    100%
    (2)
     
  • Yes - costs are too high and nothing has been done to reduce them
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Nov 23, 2010
Is the current government's foreign investment the right direction for Ontario today?
 
  • No - The current government should be investing in Ontario jobs rather than foreign markets
    66.67%
    (4)
     
  • Yes - Foreign investments are the only way Ontario can succeed
    33.33%
    (2)
     
 
Nov 6, 2010
Should Remembrance Day be a statutory holiday in Ontario?
 
  • Yes - Our veterans have given so much to the country that we should take a full day to commemorate their sacrifices
    88.89%
    (8)
     
  • No - The events that currently take place is recognition enough and does not warrant closing businesses for a full day
    11.11%
    (1)
     
 
Oct 23, 2010
Has the current Government of Ontario done enough to protect the job security of Ontarians?
 
  • No - The current government has done very little to protect Ontario jobs
    100%
    (13)
     
  • Yes - The current government has done all that they can to protect Ontario jobs
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Oct 9, 2010
Should the Government of Ontario remove the Smart Metering system?
 
  • Yes - Smart Meters are increasing our hydro rates exponentially
    94.12%
    (16)
     
  • No - The Government of Ontario is doing the right thing
    5.88%
    (1)
     
 
Oct 4, 2010
More than 40,000 Ontarians live in retirement homes. Recent news reports have uncovered the conditions and treatment of many residents in these homes. Is the Ontario Government doing enough to protect our seniors?
 
  • No - The current Government's lack of protection is alarming
    100%
    (6)
     
  • Yes - The current Ontario Government protects our seniors
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Sep 20, 2010
Do you support property tax deferrals for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities?
 
  • Yes
    80%
    (8)
     
  • No
    20%
    (2)
     
 
Sep 13, 2010
What should be the focus during this legislative session?
 
  • Transportation and Infrastructure
    50%
    (3)
     
  • Jobs and the economy
    33.33%
    (2)
     
  • Reducing high taxes
    16.67%
    (1)
     
  • Social Services
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Sep 7, 2010
Are Ontario high-school students being taught the literacy and math skills needed to succeed at university and college?
 
  • No
    85.71%
    (6)
     
  • Yes
    14.29%
    (1)
     
 
Aug 30, 2010
What is the most pressing matter affecting Thornhill?
 
  • Gridlock and Transit
    55.56%
    (5)
     
  • Jobs and the Economy
    33.33%
    (3)
     
  • High Taxes
    11.11%
    (1)
     
 
Aug 22, 2010
Over the course of this summer did you find yourself cutting back on spending as a result of the HST?
 
  • Somewhat
    75%
    (3)
     
  • Not at all
    25%
    (1)
     
  • Frequently
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Aug 18, 2010
Do you think York Region receives its fair share of funding per capita from the Ontario government for services for persons with special needs and disabilities?
 
  • No
    60%
    (3)
     
  • Don't Know
    20%
    (1)
     
  • Yes
    20%
    (1)
     
 
A Message From Peter
Thank you for visiting www.petershurman.com. This website has been designed specifically with you in mind to help connect you to the various services and activities available in the riding of Thornhill and Ontario and to also show you first hand what I am working on.
I also want you to think of this website as another avenue to let me know what is important to you. I encourage you to browse this site as you will find local and provincial updates and information. 
It is my privilege to represent you and I welcome your comments and feedback. You can reach my Thornhill office at 905-731-8462, my Queen’s Park office at 416-325-1415, or email me at peter.shurmanco@pc.ola.org.
It is my job to make sure the people of Thornhill are well represented and I can assure you it is a job I take very seriously.
Thank you again for visiting the site and if there is anything that I can do to help please do not hesitate to contact my office and speak with Noah, Ari or Debbie.
Thank you again!
Sincerely,

Peter Shurman, MPP
Thornhill
 

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