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Government Liaison Program (GLP) Weekly January 25, 2013
AFTER 29 YEARS, ONTARIO REPEALS INDUSTRIAL EXCEPTION
Through the Professional Engineers Act, PEO governs over 80,000 licence and certificate holders and regulates professional engineering in Ontario to serve and protect the public. Professional engineering safeguards life, health, property, economic interests, the public welfare and the environment.
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PEO Acting CEO and Registrar Michael Price, P.Eng. (right) PEO Enforcement Officer Marisa Sterling, P.Eng., (left) and Attorney General John Gerretsen MPP (Kingston and the Islands) (centre) at the Ontario Legislature on January 21 for the Cabinet
Committee meeting reviewing the proclamation of the repeal of the Industrial Exception in the Professional Engineers Act. More on this story on page 2.
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Top Stories This Week 1. After 29 years, Ontario repeals Industrial Exception
2. Ontario Liberals to select province’s new Premier this weekend
3. Windsor to host 3rd Annual GLP Academy and Congress on February 2 with two MPPs
4. PC Leader to speak at events in Toronto and Ottawa on February 13 and 14th
Breaking News AFTER 29 YEARS, ONTARIO REPEALS INDUSTRIAL EXCEPTION
After 29 years, the province has returned public accountability back to
manufacturing processing involving professional engineering.
On October 25, 2010, the Ontario government repealed the Industrial
Exception in the Professional Engineers Act under Bill 68, Open for
Business, and on March 1 the repeal will be proclaimed into law. In
addition, section 88 of Regulation 941 was signed by the Lieutenant
Governor and takes effect immediately, offering companies and their
employees a one-year extension on their compliance program if they
obtain approval from PEO prior to March 1. Licence applicants who
participate in their employer’s compliance plan will have their
application fee waived by PEO prior to March 1.
PEO Acting CEO and Registrar Michael Price, P.Eng., and PEO
Enforcement Officer Marisa Sterling, P.Eng., were on hand at the
Ontario Legislature on January 21st when the Legislation and
Regulations Cabinet Committee and Cabinet met to make this decision.
Attorney General John Gerretsen MPP (Kingston and the Islands)
delivered the changes through his Ministry and Cabinet.
Attorney General John Gerretsen MPP (Kingston and the Islands) at the Ontario Legislature on January 21 for the Cabinet
Committee meeting reviewing the proclamation of the repeal of the
Industrial Exception in the Professional Engineers Act.
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“Repealing the industrial exception in the Professional Engineers Act will improve oversight to help
workers and the public stay safe and promote more efficient and productive workplaces,” said Mr.
Gerretsen. “I would like to thank Professional Engineers Ontario and its dedicated task force for working
with industry, manufacturers and the public to ensure a seamless transition.”
Ms. Sterling was the lead on the project at PEO for the last two years and met with over 150 companies
and industry associations across the province to help them prepare for this change.
Increased Workplace Safety and Professional Accountability Expected following Repeal of Engineering’s “Industrial Exception”
Toronto – (January 25, 2013) – Effective March 1, 2013, those responsible for professional engineering work in relation to production machinery or equipment must be licensed by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). The Government of Ontario has approved a change to the Professional Engineers Act that will remove the so-called industrial exception on March 1, 2013. In addition, Ontario has also approved a regulatory provision to help employers make the transition to the new requirement. Under this regulation, employers who file a transition plan with PEO by March 1 will have up to one year to meet the requirement.
With the repeal of section 12(3)(a) of the Professional Engineers Act, individuals must now be licensed by PEO if they do any act within the practice of professional engineering on machinery or equipment used to produce products for their employer in their employer’s facility. In 1984, when the exception was enacted, requirements existed for Ontario’s Ministry of Labour engineers to approve predevelopment reviews of proposed industrial processes and associated equipment. This requirement was replaced by Regulation 851 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, which introduced the current requirement for industry to have professional engineers approve Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSRs) prior to the start-up of newly installed or altered production equipment or machinery. If a PSR finds deficiencies in the setup of equipment or machinery, the equipment or machinery cannot be used until the necessary changes are made and a PSR approved.
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“Repealing the industrial exception brings professional engineering in again at the beginning of the production process development cycle, so that the requirements under the Professional Engineers Act support and complement the requirements and intent of the PSR process,” said Michael Price, P.Eng., MBA, FEC, acting chief executive officer and registrar of PEO.
“Engineering is regulated to serve and protect the public interest, and professional engineers are accountable to PEO for doing just that by maintaining a high quality in their work and also by considering its overall implications. Bringing this mindset into the design of the production process should be cost-effective for industry by lessening workplace illness or injury and associated workplace insurance claims, and minimizing retrofitting, downtime and equipment replacement.”
Under the new section 88 of Regulation 941/90 that enables industry to transition to the new requirement, companies that file a compliance plan with PEO before March 1, 2013 will be provided up to one year to meet the new requirement.
“Repealing the industrial exception in the Professional Engineers Act will improve oversight to help workers and the public stay safe and promote more efficient and productive workplaces,” said Attorney General John Gerretsen. “I would like to thank Professional Engineers Ontario and its dedicated task force for working with industry, manufacturers and the public to ensure a seamless transition.”
To provide further support, PEO has extended its Financial Credit Program, which waives PEO’s licence application fee for eligible new graduates and newcomers to Canada, to all employees who apply for a licence by March 1 who are named in their employer’s compliance plan filed with PEO by March 1. PEO will also assist these employees through the one-year compliance period by providing application and Engineering Intern Program (EIT) seminars, and administering its professional practice exams at their job sites for groups of at least 20 people. Instructional webinars and Questions and Answers about the new requirement are also available on the PEO website. For over two years, PEO has met with industry in close to 80 per cent of the province and across a broad range of manufacturing sectors to provide information on the specific scope of the change and to consult on what assistance would be useful to industry in implementing the change.
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PEO PRESIDENT PARTICIPATES IN RECEPTION WITH NDP MPPS PEO President Denis Dixon, P.Eng., had discussions with
a number of NDP MPPs at a reception for NDP Finance
Critic Mike Prue on January 17. They discussed issues
such as the Algo Centre Mall collapse, the Provincial
Engineer concept, energy issues and the need for more
engineers in the Ontario Legislature. Also attending
were Tourism and Culture and Government Services
Critic Paul Miller (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek),
Northern Development and Mines Critic Michael
Mantha (Algoma-Manitoulin) and Infrastructure Critic
Catherine Fife MPP (Kitchener-Waterloo).
PEO President Denis Dixon, P.Eng., (centre right) had discussions with a number of NDP MPPs at an event on January 17 for NDP Finance
Critic Mike Prue MPP (Beaches-East York). In the photo (from left to right) are MPPs Paul Miller (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek), Mr. Prue and
Michael Mantha MPP (Algoma-Manitoulin).
The event was hosted by the Human Resources Professionals Association at their Training Centre in
Toronto. PEO Government Relations Consultant Howard Brown was also in attendance.
Mr. Brown also attended a speech by NDP Leader Andrea Horwath (Hamilton Centre) at the Economic
Club of Toronto on January 16. A number of NDP MPPs also attended Ms. Horwath’s speech and had
discussions with Mr. Brown.
PEO President Denis Dixon, P.Eng., (right) had discussions with Michael Prue MPP (left) and Catherine Fife MPP (centre) at a reception for Mr. Prue
in Toronto on January 17.
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ONTARIO PCs LAUNCH NEW PATHS TO PROSPERITY WHITE PAPER
Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak MPP (Niagara
West-Glanbrook) and his Community and Social
Services Critic Toby Barrett MPP (Haldimand-
Norfolk) launched the latest Ontario PC white
paper – “Paths to Prosperity: Welfare to Work”
on January 17.
The white paper – the eighth in a series –
proposes ideas to streamline and improve
program delivery and places a particular focus
on leveraging the untapped potential of people
with disabilities.
Visit the link to access the white paper via the
Ontario PC website:
http://www.ontariopc.com/paths-to-
prosperity/welfare-to-work/.
FORMER MP AND FEDERAL LEADERSHIP CANDIDATE “LOVES WORKING WITH ENGINEERS”
On January 16, former MP and federal
Liberal leadership candidate Martha Hall
Findlay spoke to the Women’s Legal
Education and Action Fund (LEAF) at
Samara in Toronto and expressed her
positive impression of working with
engineers. See below for a quote from Ms.
Findlay during the event:
"I'm impressed that professional engineers
understand how important politics is to
their profession. They understand that political involvement is a critical avenue to effecting change. I love
working with engineers because they understand that facts matter. Engineers know that you can't spin
your way to building a bridge. We need more people like that; people who focus on facts and results."
Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak MPP (Niagara West-Glanbrook) and Toby Barrett MPP (Haldimand-Norfolk) at the launch of the newest Paths to Prosperity white paper “Welfare to Work” on January 17.
Former MP and federal Liberal leadership candidate Martha Hall Findlay speaks at a Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund event
in Toronto on January 16.
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Events Attended
PEO PRESIDENT AND ENGINEERS PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS WITH MPPS
PEO President Denis Dixon, P.Eng., and
other engineers met with Ontario Liberal
leadership candidates at a leadership
speaker series on January 18.
Mr. Dixon and PEO Government Liaison
Committee Chair Barry Steinberg, P.Eng.,
spoke with Sandra Pupatello after her
presentation. They also spoke at the same
event with a number of MPPs including
Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of
Finance Donna Cansfield MPP (Etobicoke
Centre) and Laura Albanese MPP (York
South-Weston), Parliamentary Assistant to
the Minister of Labour.
Mr. Steinberg also attended a presentation by
Ontario leadership candidate Kathleen Wynne
MPP (Don Valley West). At the event he spoke
with Ms. Wynne and Labour Minister Linda
Jeffrey (Brampton-Springdale).
On January 21, PEO Grand River Chapter GLP
member Harmail Basi, P.Eng., participated in
an event with Liberal leadership candidate
Harinder Takhar MPP (Mississauga-Erindale).
PEO President Denis Dixon, P.Eng., and PEO Government Liaison Committee Chair Barry Steinberg, P.Eng., spoke with Ontario
Liberal leadership candidate Sandra Pupatello on January 18.
PEO Grand River Chapter GLP member Harmail Basi, P.Eng., spoke with Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Harinder Takhar MPP
(Mississauga-Erindale) on January 21 in Toronto. Also in the photo is Toronto Board of Trade President and CEO Carol Wilding.
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ENGINEER MEETS MINISTER OF FINANCE
PEO Willowdale-Thornhill Chapter GLP Chair Rajiv
Srivastava, P.Eng., participated in an event with
Ontario Finance Minister and Deputy Premier Dwight
Duncan MPP (Windsor-Tecumseh) at the Canadian
Club on January 22.
Mr. Srivastava also participated in three other GLP
events last week including New Year’s levees for
Minister of Labour Linda Jeffrey MPP (Brampton-
Springdale) and Mississauga East-Cooksville MPP
Dipika Damerla, both on January 19 and for
Willowdale MPP David Zimmer on January 20.
Ms. Damerla is the Parliamentary Assistant to the
Minister of Infrastructure and Mr. Zimmer is
Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Aboriginal
Affairs and Municipal Affairs and Housing.
PEO Mississauga Chapter member and PEO Education
Committee Chair Amr Kaoud, P.Eng., also participated
in Ms. Damerla’s New Year’s Levee, which was held at
the Art Gallery of Mississauga.
Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan MPP (centre) with former PC Finance Minister Janet Ecker (left) and PEO Willowdale-
Thornhill Chapter GLP Chair Rajiv Srivastava, P.Eng. (right) at the Canadian Club on January 22.
PEO Mississauga Chapter member Amr Kaoud, P.Eng., (right) with Cooksville-Mississauga MPP Dipika Damerla (centre) and Mississauga Police Superintendent David Downer (left) at the Art Gallery of Mississauga for Ms.
Damerla’s New Year’s levee on January 19.
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MPP AND ENGINEERS SPEAK AT PEEL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT
Dipika Damerla MPP (Mississauga East-Cooksville), Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of
Infrastructure spoke at the 2013 Walk and Roll Summit in Mississauga on January 18. Ms. Damerla joined
Robert Grimwood, P.Eng., Senior Project Manager Sustainable Transportation, City of Ottawa and Gary
Kocialek, P.Eng., Area Lead of Transportation Planning and Public Works for the Peel Region as guest
speakers at the Summit. The engineers spoke about the need for innovative planning to ensure all forms
of transportation are included in municipal development.
Ms. Damerla outlined Ontario’s newly released Cycling Infrastructure Strategy consultation paper. The
province is seeking feedback on the proposal by January 29. The event brought together over 200
municipal leaders interested in improving infrastructure to encourage active transportation. The Summit
was sponsored by the Municipalities of Peel, Brampton, Mississauga, the Town of Caledon, and the Share
the Road Cycling Coalition.
Participants at the Peel Walk and Roll Summit
with Dipika Damerla MPP (Mississauga East-
Cooksville) (centre right) on January 18 in
Mississauga.
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Work in Progress WINDSOR TO HOST 3rd ANNUAL PEO WESTERN REGION GLP ACADEMY AND CONGRESS ON FEBRUARY 2
Two MPPs and a former Minister have confirmed their participation in
the PEO Western Region GLP Academy and Congress scheduled for
February 2 in Windsor. Confirmed are NDP Labour, Community Safety
and Correctional Services and Infrastructure Critic Taras Natyshak
MPP (Essex) and PC Deputy Labour Critic MPP Rick Nicholls (Chatham-
Kent-Essex). Former Labour Minister Bill Wrye will speak during lunch.
The event will be held at the Holiday Inn, 430 Ouellette Avenue from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. The location was changed to allow participants from the
Western Region Chapter Chairs Congress to participate in the luncheon and MPP panel. Teresa Piruzza
MPP (Windsor West), Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister Responsible for Women's Issues and
Citizenship and Immigration has also been invited. Chapters already confirming their participation include
Hamilton, Grand River and Georgian Bay.
The event is being spearheaded by PEO Windsor Chapter Vice-Chair and GLP Chair Andrew Dowie, P.Eng.,
and will include GLP training, guest speakers, and chapter GLP planning. The PEO GLP program will cover
the travel expenses for the first GLP representative to attend from each of the chapters in the Western
Region.
To RSVP or for more information, contact Mr. Dowie at [email protected] or 519-819-4433.
Accommodations will be available on-site and registration details will be provided.
CANADIAN ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS OCEPP POLICY SEMINAR ON MARCH 7
The President of the Canadian Academy of Engineering will be the featured speaker
at the next Ontario Centre for Engineering and Public Policy (OCEPP) Policy
Engagement Series seminar. Richard Marceau, P.Eng., is also Provost at the
University of Ontario Institute of Technology. His presentation will focus on
Canada’s opportunity to become a global sustainable energy superpower.
The seminar will be held on Thursday, March 7, from noon to 2 p.m. at the PEO offices at 40 Sheppard West in Toronto.
Taras Natyshak MPP (Essex)
Rick Nicholls MPP (Chatham-Kent-Essex)
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Upcoming Events *MP and MPP receptions/donations are entitled to up to 75% tax credit on the first $400. For more information see Elections Ontario or Elections Canada websites.
January 26 – NDP MP Matthew Kellway (Beaches-East York) and MP Craig Scott (Toronto Danforth) will host an East End Sustainability Network event at the East End Health Centre, 1619 Queen Street East, Toronto from 9:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, contact: 416-467-0860 or [email protected].
January 26 – PC MPP Garfield Dunlop (Simcoe North), Apprenticeship Reform Critic will host the 13th Annual Pancake Breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion, 215 Mississauga E, Orillia from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Contact [email protected] for more details.
January 26 – The Pickering Scarborough East PC Association will host a fundraising event with special guest Jason Kenney MP (Calgary Southeast), Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. The event will be held at the home of Brad and Jocelyn Bamford, 17 John Graham Crt., Toronto from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $150. For more information, contact [email protected].
January 28 – The Climate Change Lawyers Network (CCLN) and WeirFoulds LLP will host an evening with Vic Fedeli MPP (Nipissing), PC Energy Critic, Peter Tabuns MPP (Toronto-Danforth) NDP Energy and Education Critic and Liberal MPP Michael Coteau (Don Valley East), Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport (Culture and Sport) to discuss energy and climate change in Ontario. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the offices of WeirFoulds LLP, 66 Wellington Street West, Suite #4100, TD Bank Tower, Toronto. Tickets are free for students and all other guests are suggested a minimum donation $10 (please bring cash or cheque made out to Climate Change Lawyers Network to the event). RSVP to [email protected].
January 28 – The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) and the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) will host the first Solar Drinks: Ontario's Renewable Energy Mixer of 2013 at the OverDraught Irish Pub, 156 Front Street West, Toronto at 5:30 p.m. General admission is $25 ($20 for members). For more information, contact Geoff Taylor at 416-977-4441 ext. 6 or [email protected].
January 29 – Liberal MPP Ted McMeekin (Ancaster--Dundas--Flamborough--Westdale), Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will be featured in a winter fundraiser hosted by Grape Growers of Ontario at Ancaster Old Mill, 548 Old Dundas Road, from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests include Minister of Economic Development and Innovation Brad Duguid MPP (Scarborough Centre). Tickets are $300. RSVP to [email protected] or call 905-512-2404.
January 29 – NDP MPP John Vanthof (Timiskaming-Cochrane), Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Critic will host a reception with members of the NDP caucus from 6 to 8 p.m. at The University Club, 380 University Avenue in Toronto. Tickets are $325. For more information, contact 647-206-1231 or [email protected].
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January 31 – Liberal MPP Dwight Duncan (Windsor-Tecumseh), Minister of Finance and Bob Chiarelli MPP (Ottawa West-Nepean), Minister of Transportation will be featured at the Winter Reception hosted by Graham Bird, Mark Fazio and the Ottawa West-Nepean Provincial Liberal Association. The reception will be held at GBA Development & Project Management, #204-1339 Wellington Street, Ottawa at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $650. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 613-700-2707.
February 2 – The PC Kenora-Rainy River riding will host its 1st Annual Fishing Derby Fundraiser at Smiths Camps (Old Pilot Pub), Lake of the Woods, 426-A Storm Bay Br 03 Rd, Kenora from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Official rules and prize listing at www.randynickle.com.
February 2 – PEO will host its 3rd annual Western Region GLP Academy and Congress hosted by the Windsor-Essex Chapter at the Holiday Inn, 430 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. RSVP to [email protected] or call 519-819-4433.
February 7 – PC MPP Todd Smith (Prince Edwards-Hastings) will host his annual Toronto fundraiser at Gilda's Club, 24 Cecil St., Toronto from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $300. More details to come. Check online at https://www.ontariopcsecure.com/events/95.
February 13 – Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak MPP (Niagara West-Glanbrook) will speak at the Toronto Board of Trade, 77 Adelaide St. W. Entrance, 4th Floor Ballroom, Toronto from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Tickets are $99 ($79 for members). For more information, visit http://www.bot.com/source/calendar/index.cfm?CALMONTH=2&CALYEAR=2013§ion=Upcoming_Events#PS021313.
February 14 – NDP MPP Teresa Armstrong (London-Fanshawe), Training, Colleges and Universities and Seniors' Issues Critic and MP Irene Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe) will host the London-Fanshawe Valentine's Dinner and Dance at the Imperio Banquet Hall, 109 Falcon St, London at 5 p.m. Tickets are $85 or $160 for a couple. Contact Margot Laird for more information at 519-471-7892.
February 14 – Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak MPP (Niagara West-Glanbrook) will speak at an Economic Club event at The Westin Ottawa, 11 Colonel By Drive from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mr. Hudak will share his vision to rebuild the province’s economy and make Ontario a leader in job creation again in his presentation entitled “Ontario Will Lead Canada In Job Creation Again”. Tickets are $79 plus HST. For more information, visit http://www.economicclub.ca/events/Ontario_Will_Lead_Canada_in_Job_Creation_Again.
February 15 – Liberal MPP Reza Moridi (Richmond Hill), Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy will host a Red Dinner Fundraiser to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the LeParc Banquet Hall, 8432 Leslie Street, Toronto at 6 p.m. Guests include Liberal MPP Kathleen Wynne (Don Valley West), Ontario Liberal leadership candidate. Tickets are $150. Contact [email protected] for more information.
February 16 – NDP MP Irene Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe) will host the Year of the Snake, Chinese New Year Celebration at the London Convention Centre, 300 York Street, London from 5 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $108. Visit www.Dragongala.com for more information.
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February 18 – PC MPP Frank Klees (Newmarket-Aurora) will host a Skating Party at Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre, 1400 Wellington St E, Aurora from 2 to 4 p.m.
February 19 – NDP MPP Michael Mantha (Algoma-Manitoulin), Northern Development and Mines Critic will host the Taste of Algoma-Manitoulin reception with guest speaker Gilles Bisson MPP (Timmins-James Bay), House Leader and Transportation Critic. The event will be held at the University Club in Toronto, 380 University Ave., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $200. For more information, contact [email protected].
February 20 – Conservative MP Mark Adler (York Centre) will host a reception at the Albany Club, 91 King St. East in Toronto from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guests include Government House Leader Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe), Senator Linda Frum and Conservative MPs Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface) and Pierre Poilievre, P.Eng. (Nepean-Carleton). Tickets are $750. For more information, contact Dori Tenenbaum at 647-273-7510. Tickets can be purchased at www.yorkcenteeconservatives.ca/events.
February 20 – PC MPP Michael Harris (Kitchener-Conestoga), Environment Critic will host the Second Annual enviroWAVE at Jacobs Securities, 199 Bay Street, Suite 2901 in Toronto from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $300. For more information, contact the Kitchener-Conestoga PC Riding Association at 519-749-8874. To purchase tickets visit: https://www.ontariopcsecure.com/events/154.
February 25 – PC MPP Julia Munro (York-Simcoe), Seniors and Retirement Security Critic will host a Toronto Fundraiser at the Albany Club, 91 King St. East, Toronto from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $250.
February 27 – NDP MPP Paul Miller (Hamilton East--Stoney Creek), Tourism and Culture Critic will host a fundraiser at The University Club, 380 University Avenue, Toronto from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $350. Contact Todd at 289-237-1644 for more information.
February 28 – NDP leader Andrea Horwath MPP (Hamilton-Centre) will host the “Premier Event” at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto. Tickets are $1,500. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 1-866-390-6637.
March 6 – Liberal MPP Bas Balkissoon (Scarborough-Rouge River), Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Community and Social Services will host a reception with guest speaker Attorney General John Gerretsen MPP (Kingston and the Islands). The event will be held at the Elite Banquet Hall, 1850 Albion Rd., Toronto beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100. For more information, contact [email protected] or call Dhaman Kissoon at 416-837-5064.
March 7 – Liberal MPP Amrit Mangat (Mississauga-Brampton South) will host the Annual Red Rose Reception with guest Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Deb Matthews MPP (London North Centre). The event will be held at the Versailles Convention Centre, 6721 Edwards Blvd., Mississauga from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $500. For more information, contact 647-638-5405 or [email protected].
April 9 – PC Leader Tim Hudak’s Toronto Leader’s Dinner will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 222 Bremner Blvd., Toronto at 6 p.m. Individual tickets range from $1,200 to $3,000 and table tickets range from $12,000 to $30,000. For more information, contact Jim Ginou at [email protected] or Steve Hudson at [email protected]
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