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Trudeau’s $900 million Scandal - Open Letter and Press Conference
An open letter to RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki from Conservative Shadow Minister for Ethics, MP Michael Barrett.
July 10, 2020Travelling around Gananoque with Mayor Ted Lojko
Travelled around the town of Gananoque with Mayor Ted Lojko. Stopped at 1000 Islands Visitor Centre with Jennifer. Chatted with Allison at Beggar's Banquet Books, and Darren at The Old English Pub, and toured We Share Supply Inc with Brian.
July 08, 2020Touring Leeds and the Thousand Islands with Mayor Corinna Smith-Gatcke
Kicked off the week in the township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands. Thanks to Mayor Corinna Smith-Gatcke for spending the day with me. We stopped by Hucks Marine & Resort to meet with Scott, chatted with Henry at 1000 Islands RV Centre, visited John at Wings Live Bait & Tackle, and toured Wendys Country Market & had lunch with Wendy.
July 07, 2020It was a beautiful day to visit businesses in downtown Spencerville
It was a beautiful day to visit businesses in downtown Spencerville. Thanks to our neighbour, MP Eric Duncan for joining me. It was a great lunch at SpencerCity Bar & Grill, dessert at Little Sisterz and a chat with Gina, a visit with Pete at Flying Canoe Hard Cider, and a chat with Carol & Barry from The Village Pantry, Spencerville.
July 04, 2020Trudeau Under Investigation Again!
Trudeau Under Investigation Again! 3rd Ethics Investigation Inquiry Launched.
July 03, 2020
Federal funding for the County Road 43 expansion project secured
The County Road 43 expansion is a critical infrastructure project. Securing the federal dollars for this project has been my top priority and it’s great to be a part of the announcement of $9.9-million funding with MPP Steve Clark, Warden Patrick Sayeau and Mayor Nancy Peckford.
July 03, 2020Canada's Legions Need Help
The Royal Canadian Legion offers essential support to veterans and contributes to our communities. Legion branches need assistance from the Government if they’re going to be able to survive.
June 19, 2020County Road 43 - Time to Invest in Our Community
We’ve waited 334 days for federal funding for County Road 43.
The Province of Ontario has committed funds ✅
The municipal government has committed funds ✅
It’s time for the Liberals to invest in our community ⏰
Expanding Support for Small Businesses
CEBA ExpansionFinally! Because of mounting pressure from the Conservative opposition, the Government is expanding support through CEBA for small businesses this Friday - June 19th.
Posted by Michael Barrett on Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus
On June 12, 2020, I joined MPs from both sides of the aisle to meet with the Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus and to hear an update on priorities in light of COVID19. On broadband, I underscored the need for enforceable service standards from providers & prioritizing investment in the most under-served regions.
June 15, 2020
