LIBERAL PARTY PRESS RELEASE

October 4, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PARSONS CALLS FOR
MINISTER'S RESIGNATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

October 4, 2000

Queen's Park - Today in the Legislature, Ernie Parsons,
MPP Prince Edward -Hastings and Critic for Persons with
Disabilities, called for the resignation of Helen Johns, Minister
of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation.

In a Ministry document leaked to the Opposition, it has been
discovered that the Mike Harris government has no intention of
keeping its promise to persons with disabilities.

According to the secret ministry document, Helen Johns Minister
responsible for Persons with Disabilities will introduce a bill
that will at most increase fines for Parking in Handicap Space
offences.

"This is offensive to all Ontarians. I cannot believe that this
Minister would be so shortsighted as to even think of introducing
such a bill. The top priority of people with disabilities is
opening doors, not parking spots", Parsons decried.

11 principles establishing the base for an effective Ontarians with
Disabilities Act were unanimously passed by the Legislature two
years ago. None of these principles were addressed in the ministry document.

"Promise made, promises broken. This Minister has become a barrier to the 1.5 million people with disabilities in this province. She should resign", Parsons declared.

For more information contact:
Ernie Parsons, MPP
(416) 325-4700
Queen's Park Office Room 421
Main Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4
Tel: (416) 325-4700
Fax: (416) 325-4757
E-mail: ernie_parsons-mpp@ontla.ola.org

Constituency Office:
183 Front Street
Belleville, Ontario K8N 2Y9
Tel: (613) 962-1144
Fax: (613) 969-6381
E-mail: ernie_parsons-mpp-co@ontla.ola.org

 

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