Randy Hillier announces he will re-open the spring bear hunt

(April 1, 2009, Perth, Ontario) – Randy Hillier, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington, announced today that he would reinstate the spring bear hunt, as well he issued a challenge to the Liberal government and the other PC Leadership candidates.

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“Rural and northern Ontario is struggling and re-opening the spring bear hunt will bring millions of dollars back to the economy,” Hillier said. “rural and northern Ontarians deserve a voice in the decisions that affect their livelihoods.” Hillier challenged the Liberal government and the other leadership candidates to stand with him in defending rural and northern Ontario by reinstating the spring bear hunt. “Times are tough and we need ideas that will help build and grow rural and northern Ontario. British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick and Newfoundland all continue to allow the spring bear hunt. These provinces are building the rural economy through tourism, while the Ontario government ties the hands of the people of rural and northern Ontario from making a living.” The Hillier campaign is anchored by three central principles: Freedom, Justice and Democracy. Randy Hillier was first elected to the Ontario legislature in October 2007 – winning one of three new seats for the PC Party of Ontario – and was the party’s critic for rural affairs. For more information, please visit his web site [url=http://www.randyhillier.com]http://www.randyhillier.com[/url].

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