Randy Hillier

Hillier introduces Bill to allow beer and wine sales in stores

QUEEN’S PARK--Randy Hillier, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington, introduced a Bill yesterday which would allow the sale of beer, wine, cider, coolers and similar beverages in corner stores and grocery stores across the province. Every province and state surrounding the Province of Ontario allows for the sale of beer and wine in grocery stores and convenience stores.

Hillier Introduces Recall Bill To Hold Politicians Accountable

(TORONTO) - Randy Hillier, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington,introduced a Bill that would hold politicians accountable to the citizens that elected them. The Election Amendment Act (MPP Recall), 2013 would give Ontario voters the opportunity to recall their MPPs and replace them. Recall elections are used in British Columbia, Wisconsin, California and several other jurisdictions as a way of making politicians accountable to the voters.

Enough Scandal. Grand Juries Could Be the Solution

(TORONTO) - "Resurrecting Grand Juries could be the solution to ending Ontario's countless political scandals," said Randy Hillier, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington, after introducing a Bill to bring Grand Juries back to Ontario. Grand Juries would empower the citizens of Ontario to investigate public institutions regardless of the government's willingness to call a judicial inquiry.

Liberal Spending Driving Us To The Brink

(PERTH) - Randy Hillier (Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington) weighed in on the recent Liberal announcement that vehicle and drivers licensing will see another fee increase, the second in as many years.

Lyme disease a problem for OHIP patients

(QUEEN’S PARK) – MPP Randy Hillier (Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington) introduced a petition to the Legislative Assembly asking the Ontario Government to take action against Chronic Lyme Disease.

Liberal-NDP Coalition Vote Down Legislation to Protect Taxpayers

(QUEEN'S PARK) - Randy Hillier, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington, expressed his significant disappointment that the Liberal-NDP coalition voted together once again to defeat his legislation that would have protected taxpayers from any new taxes or increases in the upcoming budget.

Wynne’s $200,000 Taxpayer-Funded Shopping Spree

(Toronto) - Within minutes of becoming the 25th Premier of the Province of Ontario and with over a week before she’ll take her seat in the House as Premier, Kathleen Wynne has already blown $200,000 of taxpayer money appointing five additional cabinet ministers: each garners a $40,000 a year raise.

It’s time to get Ontario back to work

(Queen's Park) - Ontario PC Labour Critic Randy Hillier (Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington) condemned the McGuinty Government over it's inaction to tackle our jobs and fiscal crises. On December 11th, the un-prorogued Michigan Legislature passed into law new labour legislation similar to the proposals in the Ontario PC white paper Paths to Prosperity - Flexible Labour Markets.

The ScuttleButt from Queen’s Park

The latest scuttlebut with a dash of prorogation. This past week at Queen's Park was certainly eventful. On Monday night, Premier Dalton McGuinty decided to resign and to prorogue the Legislature.

Exit Stage Left

(QUEEN’S PARK) – MPP Randy Hillier (Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington) expressed his concern over the prorogation of the Provincial Legislature as McGuinty exits stage left.

Liberals hire electioneers, instead of engineers

(QUEEN’S PARK) MPP Randy Hillier, Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington, slammed the McGuinty Liberals for their disastrous energy policies. Yesterday, Ontario’s Minister of Energy revealed that the Government intends to build the unwanted Oakville Generating Station adjacent to the seldom used Lennox Generating Station.

Ontario Liberals trying to keep Long-Gun Registry

Perth – Ontario’s Liberal government is quietly trying to keep the Long-Gun Registry. This year, the Chief Firearms Officer of Ontario, Superintendant Chris Wyatt has ordered every gun store to keep a log of the name of the purchaser and the serial numbers of the weapons they purchased.

Hillier tables workers choice legislation

(QUEEN’S PARK) MPP Randy Hillier, Ontario PC Labour Critic, introduced legislation today to defend workers’ choice. Randy was joined at Queen’s Park today with various contractors from across Ontario. The Defending Employee’s Rights Act (Collective Bargaining and Financial Disclosure by Trade Unions), 2012, is the start of a series of labour reform Bills that Randy Hillier will be introducing in the coming weeks.

MPP Hillier Motions for Greater Private Member Rights

(QUEEN’S PARK) MPP Randy Hillier (Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington) has introduced two motions that will transform Queens Park and the role of private members. These motions will bring greater rights and responsibilities for private members to challenge unfair regulations. “Everyday I hear from my constituents about regulations that affect their daily lives. Presently, all regulations are written and adopted behind close doors with no legislative scrutiny, and have far reaching and negative consequences”.

Duncan can’t manage Ontario’s books, but wants to manage yours

(PERTH) Liberal Finance Minister Dwight Duncan’s chickens have come home to roost. Mired in the controversy surrounding the tax changes and the new Ontario Trillium Benefit program, Mr. Duncan said that he did not anticipate that there would be a backlash from the residents of Ontario.

Liberals Start 2012 with Job Killing Tax Hike

Ontario PC Labour Critic Randy Hillier criticized Premier McGuinty today for refusing to postpone the Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Bill 119). Bill 119 will spike WSIB premiums for employers and cost job-creators across the province on average an additional $11,000 per year. On January 1st, 2012, the McGuinty Liberals will proclaim Bill 119 into law; the legislation will ensnare the entire construction sector into the web & costly chaos of the WSIB regardless of whether their employees ever work on the jobsite.

Bureaucracy and red tape costs contractors their licenses

(QUEEN’S PARK) – MPP Randy Hillier (Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington) questioned both the Minister of Consumer Services, Margaret Best, and the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), Glen Murray, in the Legislature today about bureaucratic confusion and incompetence in their Ministries that will result in a significant number of electrical contractors across Ontario losing their license to work.

Students and bus operators Screw-Ged by Tri-Board Transport

(PERTH) – MPP Randy Hillier (Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington) expressed his concern over the political correctness being practiced by the Tri-Board Student Transportation Services.

Auditor General Confirms that Ontario Government is Broken

QUEEN’S PARK-- Randy Hillier, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington, applauds Auditor General Jim McCarter for his condemnation of the current McGuinty Government. The Auditor General tabled his 2011 Annual Report today, which revealed that of the ten government programs he audited over the past year, each demonstrated that the government is broken.

CP Hospital redevelopment:  A maze of political delays

PERTH – MPP Randy Hillier (Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington) rose today in the Legislature to condemn the perpetual maze that has trapped the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital’s efforts for redevelopment since 2003.