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Dalton McGuinty’s HST Tax Grab Will Force North York Families to Pay More For Gas

Dalton McGuinty’s HST Tax Grab Will Force North York Families to Pay More For Gas

By Online  Wednesday, June 16, 2010

“The HST is not just a new sales tax, it is a new gas tax that will cost a two-car family $246 a year.  Each time you fill your tank, Dalton McGuinty will have his hand in your pocket.”—Peter Shurman, Ontario PC MPP for Thornhill
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Scandals continue with eHealth

Ontario's eHealth chairman resigns amid consulting scandal 
CANWEST NEWS SERVICE

"It's pretty obvious to any onlooker and I think to any Ontarian, that when you are dealing with taxpayers' money ? which is not your money, it is taxpayers' money ? you have to be careful," said Peter Shurman, a Progressive Conservative member of the legislature.
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Parya Foundation's Gala dinner a huge success

Parya Foundation?s fundraising dinner featured stars, laughs, eclectic sounds .. and a big update
By Azim Ahmed

"This has been a wonderful event," noted Peter Shurman, MPP for Thornhill. "You know, the amazing thing about the Iranian community here in the GTA is that they've meshed in so well with Canadian society, they're educated, they're active, and they know how to celebrate life. And this initiative has been a testament to that."
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Jewish teens honoured for helping in the community, this is what being a community is all about

Jewish teens honoured for helping the community
YorkRegion.com - June 11, 2010

Held at Petah Tikva Synagogue in North York, the evening featured a video presentation recapping activities and fundraisers undertaken by TFC - a project of Chabad Youth Network in Thornhill - and an award ceremony officiated by the Hon. Peter Shurman, MPP.
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Taxing the necessities of life is simply wrong Shurman says

NDP shreds Dalton McGuinty over HST
June 05, 2010

Tanya Talaga - Toronto Star

Progressive Conservative MPP Peter Shurman (Thornhill) said goods that will be subject to HST include some necessities of life, such as energy costs, and that will impact those on fixed incomes.
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Peter Shurman, MPP attends Chabad Israeli Community Centre Annual Dinner

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June 3, 2010

 

Peter Shurman, MPP attends Chabad Israeli Community Centre Annual Dinner

Shurman noted, "I have been a fan of Prager?s which made it even more of a thrill for me to introduce him.? Both Shurman and Prager had the opportunity to meet and visit with the guests during the cocktail reception, held at the Riviera Parque Dining, Banquet and Convention Centre.  All were happy to honour this year?s recipients, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Dr. Dan Farine for their tireless dedication to community service.

"Speakers like Prager offer real insight into current affairs and offer plausible solutions," stated Shurman.   Shurman added, ?It seemed fitting to have Dennis speak as we honoured two men who have done so much to help the community.?

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Thornhill Seniors Lose Big, Thanks to Dalton McGuinty?s HST

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June 2, 2010

Thornhill Seniors Lose Big, Thanks to Dalton McGuinty?s HST

?The HST is a tax on seniors, their financial security and their peace of mind.  Only Dalton McGuinty could be so out-of-touch that he would force seniors to pay for his spending addiction.?
-- Peter Shurman, Thornhill MPP

?Our seniors have worked hard their entire lives and many now live on fixed incomes.  Instead of being punished by Dalton McGuinty?s HST, they deserve a real break.?
-- Peter Shurman, Thornhill MPP
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Major Transit Delays Broken Promises Says Shurman

Major transit delay

By David Fleischer and Chris Traber
May 20, 2010

Conservative Thornhill MPP Peter Shurman disagreed.

?No, it?s broken promises,?  he said. ?I submit that the Liberal McGuinty government?s priority agenda is not York Region oriented. Just because you?ve made a mess of things, you don?t decide to pull the rug out.?
Pushing back the second phase will prolong hardships, he said.

?It means people will spend more hours, days, weeks and months in their cars,? Mr. Shurman said. ?It impacts on quality of life and the economy. It keeps people from their families and their jobs. Keeping people from work means less efficiencies.?

The delay shouldn?t be blamed on Metrolinx, he noted. Rather, it?s symptomatic of who?s controlling the purse strings.

?It?s about the government and how it ranks the 905 in its system,? Mr. Shurman said. ?We?re the fastest growing region yet we?re the poor cousin in terms of per capita allocation for children?s mental health and support to children?s aid. Now it?s rapid mass transit. It?s just wrong headed.?
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Shurman applauds the spirit of volunteerism in today's youth in Thornhill and the GTA

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May 27, 2010

Peter Shurman Applauds the Spirit of Volunteerism in Today?s Youth
Thornhill MPP participates in ceremony recognizing youth volunteers in the GTA

?TFC has helped bring joy to the elderly, the disadvantaged and those in need for a number of years. The real triumph of this initiative is that the catalyst was the teens' desire to give back to their communities? Shurman acknowledged.
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Peter Shurman Presents Chabad Youth Awards

Peter Shurman Presents Chabad Youth Awards

By: BEV SPRITZER - Shalom Life

?TFC has helped bring joy to the elderly, the disadvantaged and those in need for a number of years. The real triumph of this initiative is that the catalyst was the teens' desire to give back to their communities? Shurman conceded.
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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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