Ontario can start back on the road toward balanced budgets and job creation – but only by making tough decisions now to rein in the size and cost of government while restoring fairness in public versus private sector wage levels, PC Leader Tim Hudak said today.

Better days are ahead for Ontario, but only if we make tough choices quickly to reduce the size and cost of government in the face of a credit downgrade and higher borrowing costs, PC Leader Tim Hudak said today.

This Sunday marks the 99th Anniversary of the creation of Ontario’s Provincial Parks Act. On May 6, 1913, Tory Premier James Whitney recognized the need for a legislative framework to help permanently protect natural heritage features such as unique landforms, plant communities and animal life.

Better times are ahead for the Niagara and Hamilton regions – and for all of Ontario – but only if Queen’s Park finally acknowledges the scope of the crisis we face, and responds with a plan to reduce the size and cost of government and grow the economy to create jobs, Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak said today.

Only Tim Hudak and the Ontario PC Caucus understand the needs of businesses and job creators and share their priorities for turning Ontario’s economy around, Finance Critic Peter Shurman said today.

Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak congratulated MPP Peter Shurman on his nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Thornhill. Hudak applauded and thanked Shurman for his unwavering focus on reducing the size and cost of government and kick-starting the economy to create private-sector jobs.

Today marks the annual commemoration of Poland’s May 3, 1791 constitution – the first in Europe and the second in the world.

After joining 10,000 Niagara residents at a rally in support of the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital last night, today Niagara West-Glanbrook MPP and Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak pressed the government for answers on the cancellation of the hospital project in Question Period. Hudak raised the issue after it was revealed that the Liberals are considering building a brand new $1.2 billion mega hospital in the riding of the Liberal Finance Minister, Dwight Duncan.

As the scandal at Ornge continues to unfold, it’s clearer than ever that business-as-usual under this government won’t put us back on the path toward balancing the budget and growing the economy, Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak said today.

The only “jobs plan” in the budget deal passed last week may spare the careers of the Liberal and NDP leaders for now, but nothing has changed for the half-million Ontarians still out of work, PC Deputy Leader Christine Elliott said today.

The Ontario PC Party is focused on restoring this province as the best place in the world to live, work, and start a business, PC Leader Tim Hudak said today.

Better times are ahead for Ontario – but only if the government can finally acknowledge the sheer scope of the crisis we now face and respond with a plan to reduce the size and cost of government and grow the economy to create jobs, Ontario Leader Tim Hudak said tonight.

Remarks by Tim Hudak at the 2012 Leader’s Dinner.

Last week’s credit rating alert by S&P and credit rating downgrade by Moody’s were a scathing indictment of this government’s managerial competence, which is taking Ontario down the wrong path towards a $30-billion deficit, Ontario PC Deputy House Leader Steve Clark said today.

“This month marks the 10th Anniversary of Asian Heritage Month. Across the country, people will commemorate the history of Asian Canadians and celebrate their numerous contributions to our communities.

“Over 100 years ago, Asians began immigrating to Ontario to build a better future for their families. The road to prosperity was not easy, yet success would come because of the skills and values they brought to this country and instilled in their children.

“Asian Canadians have played a large role in shaping our province’s economic, political and social character. I see this every day when I speak to community leaders who have set up businesses, served in politics and volunteered their time to help all citizens succeed.

“On behalf of the Ontario PC Party, I join Ontarians in celebrating Asian Heritage Month.”

Last week’s credit alert by Standard & Poor’s, and the next day’s downgrade by Moody’s Investors Service, close the case for a new course that reduces the size and cost of government and grows our economy to create jobs, PC Leader Tim Hudak said today.

Today, Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak announced new roles and responsibilities for his Caucus, as the Party continues to press ahead with positive and proven ideas to balance the budget, create jobs and grow the economy.

On behalf of the Ontario PC Caucus, I want to personally thank and congratulate Elizabeth Witmer for her 32 years of service to our province and her continued service to our Party. Elizabeth Witmer has served our province with grace, integrity and distinction and helped guide us through some very challenging times. I first had the chance to work with Elizabeth when I served as her Parliamentary Assistant in the health portfolio. I was later honoured to serve with her as Cabinet colleagues and have her serve as our Caucus Chair under my leadership of our Party. Elizabeth’s advice and mentorship were invaluable to me and will never be forgotten.

The North faces unique economic challenges and pressures, but this region has extraordinary and exciting potential, Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak said today during a speech to the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association’s (NOMA) Annual Meeting and Conference.

QUEEN’S PARK – In less than a week, the Ontario budget has been all but completely discredited – closing the case for a new path for our province that reduces the size and cost of government and grows our economy to create jobs, PC Economic Development and Innovation Critic Monte McNaughton said today.