Provincial candidates running in Simcoe-Grey
Wilson keeps eye on hospital funds
The number one priority for Progressive Conservative candidate Jim Wilson in this election campaign is securing the full planning grants needed for the redevelopment of the hospitals in Collingwood and Alliston.
At media events at both Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston and Collingwood General and Marine Hospital on May 17, Wilson said if reelected he will continue to push the government to release the full planning grants for the two redevelopment projects. Wilson said despite the government announcing in February that it was giving each hospital $500,000 for planning costs, the money has not materialized.
“Half a million doesn’t go very far when the total cost is $14 million. Everybody should also know the cheques have not been delivered to either hospital yet. The hospitals are using their own money to fund these planning costs. That is money that should be used for front-line services,” he said. “I will do my very best to secure the $14 million planning grant each hospital needs to get through the five-stage planning process if I’m reelected. I believe I am the candidate best positioned to deliver this commitment. I am not going to quit until these two hospitals are built and the future of health care in the riding is secured.”
Wilson said capital spending for hospitals will be a priority under a Progressive Conservative government.
“The government has $19 billion available for hospital capital/construction and that same amount of money will be available under a Doug Ford government. Simcoe-Grey deserves its fair share of provincial health spending,” he said.
Wilson, the current MPP for Simcoe-Grey was first elected in 1990.
Election Day in Ontario is June 7.
Dan Hambly
Dan Hambly was born and raised in Essa Township. He has taught history at Humber College since 2005 and is also a professional singer.
As a professional singer, I’ve performed all over the world, getting my start as a founding member of both the New Tecumseth Singers and the Alliston Community Theatre. I also found guidance early on from the fantastic teachers who inspired me while at Banting Memorial.
Education, however, has been the main focus of my career. For most of my professional life I have taught college and university students. Since 2005, I have been a history professor at Humber College and I like to think that over this time I’ve made a difference in the lives of thousands of students who have taken my courses.
Looking forward, I realize that as your MPP, I can continue making a difference, although in a different way. I am a firm believer that government has a role to play in lifting people up. The Liberal government has made this a priority and so I wish to continue their work by being a part of the Liberal team towards a better, brighter Ontario.
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David Matthews
David Matthews ran for the provincial NDP in 2011 and 2014 and for the federal NDP in 2015.
He and his wife Ilona have been residents of Simcoe-Grey since 1996.
As the former president of William Punnett Housing Co-op, a founding member of the Organization for Quality Education, and member of board of directors of the Hockey Association, Matthews is committed to making life better in the community.
A strong local advocate, he has also raised funds for the Special Olympics and the Wasaga Beach Youth Centre.
David will work with Andrea Horwath to bring Hydro One back into public hands and cut hydro bills by 30 per cent to make life more affordable for the people of Simcoe-Grey.
david.matthews@ontariondp.ca
Jesseca Perry
Jesseca Perry, originally from Beeton, now lives in Barrie with her husband and their young children. She has spent the last six years working in the civil litigation industry as a legal secretary. Perry is keen on living in a rural area and appreciates the need to protect the natural resources and heritage that surround her community.
She ran for the Greens in the 2014 provincial election and sits as federal and provincial communications chair for the riding’s executive committee.
Perry is passionate about encouraging young voters to become actively engaged in politics. Previously, she has held several different council member positions with the Young Greens of Canada and strongly believes the organization plays a key role in engaging our youth demographic.
Perry originally became involved with the Green Party because she wanted to engage in politics but could not find a political party with a demographic that was representing youth issues. Perry hopes being a member of the Green Party will allow her to assist in developing policies that will focus awareness on the need to create sustainable lifestyles and ultimately a better future for her family, community and the planet.
jessecaperry@gpo.ca
