Peter in the Media

Why is Ontario a have-not province?

By Peter Shurman
Posted: 2008-11-13

I know what you are thinking, because I am thinking the same thing. I never thought I?d see the day when Ontario, long considered Canada?s economic engine, would find itself on the ?have-not? list.

Kent wins in stunning upset

Tory's star candidate beats Liberal incumbent by 5,212 votes By Philip Alves

HE'S THE MAN: Newly elected Thornhill MP Peter Kent, right, is congratulated by his provincial counterpart Peter Shurman at a victory party Tuesday night. The Conservative took the riding from Liberal Susan Kadis by just over 5,000 votes, one of the federal election's shocking results. (Philip Alves/Vaughan Today)

Star broadcaster-turned-Conservative candidate Peter Kent found himself in front of the news cameras once again early Wednesday morning, only this time it was as Thornhill?s MP-elect.

The victory ? the first by a non-Liberal in the riding?s history ? stunned both observers and Liberal incumbent Susan Kadis, who won two years ago by 11,000 votes.

Kent secured the seat by more than 5,000 ballots.

Leadership today means a prosperous tomorrow

By Peter Shurman
Vaughan Today

Almost a year has passed since the 2007 provincial election and Ontario finds itself in unfamiliar territory. Where it once was a driving force behind Canada?s economic success and land of opportunity, it now lags behind in growth while Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia take the lead in job creation.

Ont. schools shouldn't 'pick and choose' with illegal immigrant kids: McGuinty (Thenorthernlight.ca)

June 11, 2008

TORONTO - Ontario schools shouldn't "pick and choose" which children can enter the classroom based on their immigration status, Premier Dalton McGuinty said Wednesday amid calls for the province to adopt a "don't ask, don't tell" policy to keep school doors open to all kids.

Apology will build better relationships: McGuinty (CTV News - June 11, 2008)

TORONTO ? A formal apology to aboriginal people for physical and sexual abuse they suffered at Canada's network of federally-financed, church-run residential schools will help build a better relationship with the country's First Nations, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty said Wednesday.

Tories' tax relief bill defeated - Sudbury Star (May 31)

Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci skipped the vote for a bill that would have provided relief for low-income seniors and disabled persons struggling with skyrocketing property taxes, states a press release from Progressive Conservative MPP Peter Shurman

Liberals vote against tax relief bill - Port Hope Evening Guide (June 2, 2008)

By Joyce Cassin:

As property taxes continue to rise, there has been much debate among municipal councils and in the provincial legislature on how to help keep seniors and disabled persons with low incomes in their homes.

Bill 78 For Seniors Shot Down at Queen's Park - 790 CIGM Sudbury (May 30,2008)

May 30, 2008 - 2:21 pm
By: Angela Gemmil

The M-P-P from Thornhill says it's a sad day in Ontario when political parties can't work together to pass what he calls a "good piece of legislation".

MPP touts property tax deferral plan - Ottawa Sun (May 29, 2008)

By Antonella Artuso, Queen's Park Bureau Chief

Low-income seniors and disabled residents struggling to keep their homes with skyrocketing property taxes need more help from the Ontario government, Tory MPP Peter Shurman says.

Street Relief: TTC Up And Running: April 27, 2008 (CityNews.ca)

It was relatively short, and anything but sweet. Still, the TTC strike is done.

Workers were legislated back to work Sunday afternoon, thanks to a rare weekend sitting at Queen's Park and a bill that took the parties half an hour to pass and needed only another half hour for Lieutenant Governor David Onley to sign.