ROMA 2020

It was great to meet with rural partners at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association...

Ontario’s new CWD Prevention and Response Plan

Today in Peterborough, MPP Dave Smith joined me to announce Ontario’s new CWD Prevention and...

Making Forestry Open for Business

The Ontario government is supporting the forest industry, and the northern and rural communities that depend on it, with the...

Cobden Santa Claus Parade

Perfect day for the Cobden Santa Claus Parade. Lots of great floats and a huge crowd. Thanks to all who...

Government Improves Forest Industry Support Program

The Ontario government is helping the forest sector grow and supporting communities across the province by redesigning a key forestry...

Ontario Releases Report from Special Advisor on Flooding

The Ontario government is taking action to strengthen the province's resiliency to flooding. 

"The safety of the public and the...

Pembroke Santa Claus Parade

I joined some of our fantastic Conservation Officers and “Smokey” on the MNRF float in the Biggest Pembroke Santa Claus...

World Fisheries Day in Wheatley, Ontario

Today is World Fisheries Day! I’m visiting Wheatley, ON, home of the largest freshwater fishing port in North America. Lake...

Investing over $4.6 Million in a Road Reconstruction Infrastructure Project in Greater Madawaska

Ontario’s government is joining with its municipal partners to deliver much-need infrastructure across the province. The government has committed funding...

Christening the “Alice May” Alligator Boat at Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre

On September 26, during National Forest Week, I was proud to take part in the...