Year: 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 20, 2018 The Ontario Government Proposes Expanding Access to Natural Gas QUEEN’S PARK – Yesterday Premier Ford, Minister Rickford and Minister McNaughton announced that the Ontario Government will be taking action to expand natural gas access to families and businesses throughout rural and Northern Ontario. This proposed legislation, if passed, will … Continue reading “The Ontario Government Proposes Expanding Access to Natural Gas”

Will Bouma MPP recognizes recipients of 2017-18 Ontario Arts Council grants FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2018  The arts play a vital role in Ontario’s communities, enhancing our quality of life and delivering significant economic benefits. Arts and culture in Ontario directly contribute $25.7 billion to the provincial economy annually, representing 3.5% of Ontario’s GDP … Continue reading “Will Bouma MPP recognizes recipients of 2017-18 Ontario Arts Council grants”

Post-traumatic Stress Awareness Day is one step closer to becoming law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2, 2018 QUEEN’S PARK – Members of the Ontario Legislature gave unanimous support to Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma’s Private Member’s Bill PTSD Awareness Day Act after Second Reading debate today. The act would proclaim June 27th in Ontario as PTSD Awareness Day … Continue reading “Post-traumatic Stress Awareness Day is one step closer to becoming law”

Bouma introduces a Private Member’s Bill to raise awareness for PTSD For immediate release: July 31, 2018 QUEEN’S PARK — Brantford-Brant’s MPP introduced his first Private Member’s Bill in the Legislature today to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder. “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating anxiety disorder which can occur after a person has … Continue reading “Bouma introduces a Private Member’s Bill to raise awareness for PTSD”

Bouma highlights annual Grand River Pow Wow in the Ontario Legislature FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2018 QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Will Bouma recognized an upcoming event taking place in his riding of Brantford-Brant in the Ontario Legislature today, the Six Nations annual Grand River Pow Wow. “The Grand River Pow Wow has a history … Continue reading “Bouma highlights annual Grand River Pow Wow in the Ontario Legislature”

Bouma pays tribute to Bob Nixon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2018 Bouma pays tribute to former long-time Liberal MPP and Leader Bob Nixon in recognition of his 90th Birthday QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Will Bouma payed tribute in the House today to long-time Liberal MPP Bob Nixon in recognition of his 90th birthday. “Robert … Continue reading “Bouma pays tribute to Bob Nixon”

Bouma questions the Minister of Finance regarding the Commission of Inquiry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2018 QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Will Bouma questioned Finance Minister Vic Fedeli today on the government’s Commission of Inquiry into Ontario’s finances. “For the last 15 years, the people of Ontario and especially in my riding of Brantford-Brant watched … Continue reading “Bouma questions the Minister of Finance regarding the Commission of Inquiry”