September 2021
With regular in-person learning about to resume in our schools this month, students, parents, and teachers all deserve special mention and acknowledgment. While schools were closed, every student missed their friends and teachers and struggled to stay focused on online lessons. Some faced insurmountable obstacles, because of problems at home or inadequate or unavailable internet or […]
August 2021
As MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills, I have a front row seat to the extraordinary spirit and generosity of the people in our riding. We care, which is why so many of our residents give of their time, talent and hard-earned money to give back to others in need. It seems to be ingrained in us, and it’s part of our culture. One such need is […]
July 2021
With the administration of COVID-19 vaccines continuing to gain momentum, we may have turned the corner on the pandemic.More than ten million Ontario residents have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Four million of us are fully vaccinated, having received the recommended two doses of an available vaccine, all of which are approved by […]
June 2021
If you’re privileged to serve in elected public office these days and you ask for advice, you’re likely to get it. And then some.In conjunction with our recent constituency newsletter, I wrote a questionnaire which appears on our website, www.tedarnottmpp.com. While a pollster would say the questionnaire is not “scientific,” I appreciate the response thus far. […]
May 2021
Wellington-Halton Hills Provincial Riding Office Fergus, Ontario May 11, 2021 Hon. Ross Romano Minister of Colleges and Universities Sent via email: Ross.Romano@ontario.ca Dear Minister, I recently read an article on a program initiated by students at McMaster University called “Homework Help for Charity.” Through this initiative, student volunteers tutor students in […]
May 2021
What began in a laboratory as a shot in the dark has miraculously been converted into life saving shots into arms, all around the world.The development of safe and effective vaccines to combat COVID-19 represents the most amazing and important scientific breakthrough of our time. The vaccines also create a foundation for hope that a […]