MPP Randy Hillier Makes Queen’s Park Debut

Newly elected MPP Randy Hillier of Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington made his speaking debut in Queen’s Park today. Mr. Hillier began by welcoming 150 visiting members of the Ontario Landowners Association (OLA) to the Gallery at Queen’s Park, reminding the Assembly that the OLA promotes the principals of democracy, natural justice, strong local government, and represents the interests of the rural community. Mr. Hillier then sought and received unanimous consent from the House that “those (OLA members) present be permitted to wear the distinctive shirts that signify their membership in this very important organization,” upon which the Landowners displayed their recognizable ‘Back Off Government’ shirts. Then the following exchange was recorded in Hansard on Dec 6, 2007