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Ottawa, Ontario - The NDP-Conservative HST alliance to borrow $350 million is an opportunistic ploy that will reward big energy users - often the wealthiest - and drive up provincial debt.   Read more »

Today, Green Party of Ontario (GPO) Leader Mike Schreiner joined Neil Metheral, owner of Dunedin’s Metheral Meats, to announce the Green Party’s plan to end the one-size-fits-all regulations that punish local businesses and limits access to local food.

"Local food processors are an essential part of building strong local economies with good local jobs," said Schreiner. "We must create a level playing field for local food processors and family farms by introducing regulations that recognize the differences in the size and scope of operations." Read more »

Green Party of Ontario candidate in Ottawa Centre Kevin O'Donnell was pleased that Yasir Naqvi has adopted O'Donnell's call for extensive OMB reforms.  Municipal planning decisions must be respected by the Ontario Municipal Board - a position the Green Party has been promoting for months. Read more »

Ottawa, Ontario – Today, Green Party of Ontario Leader, Mike Schreiner (Simcoe – Grey) announced his plan to reduce payroll taxes for small and medium sized businesses.

"As a small business owner, I know first-hand the barriers to success that small and medium size businesses face," said Schreiner. "During the recent recession, the small and medium size business sector was the only one to create jobs. By lowering payroll taxes for local businesses, we can ensure that our businesses can create good local jobs." Read more »

Greens announce $200 Million Active Transportation Infrastructure Fund for Municipalities

London, Ontario – Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner announced his party’s plan to invest $200 Million in Ontario Municipalities for active transportation infrastructure over the next four years.

“Ontario municipalities deserve infrastructure support,” said Schreiner. “We are committed to providing them with the long term stable funding they need to create healthier active communities.” Read more »

Ottawa, Ontario - The Green Party of Ontario supports the City of Ottawa's Ottawa River Action Plan and sees the construction of a combined sewage overflow storage facility as an important step in improving water quality in the Ottawa River. Read more »

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Green Party of Ontario candidate Kevin O'Donnell congratulates Anil Naidoo on his success in obtaining the provincial NDP nomination in Ottawa Centre. Naidoo joins O'Donnell and Liberal incumbent Yasir Naqvi as nominated candidates for the upcoming Ontario election in October. Read more »

O'Donnell Named to the Green Party of Ontario Shadow Cabinet

Green Party of Ontario (GPO) leader Mike Schreiner has appointed local candidates Dave Bagler and Kevin O'Donnell to the GPO Shadow Cabinet. Bagler and O'Donnell join Shadow Cabinet members in holding the old parties at Queen's Park to account by providing a fresh vision for a stronger Ontario. Read more »