For Immediate Release
November 19, 2010

Ontarians Need to be Consulted on the HST: Bailey

Queen's Park-Bob Bailey, MPP for Sarnia-Lambton stood on principle today and demanded that the McGuinty Government take its plan for the HST out on the road for public hearings so that they can hear firsthand what Ontario families think of the HST.

"While I respect the traditions of the Legislature, and I didn't take my statement today lightly, I feel strongly that the people need to be consulted on this $3 billion tax grab," said Bailey. "This is too important an issue for the Government to ram through the Legislature."

During a highly charged session at Queen's Park today Mr. Bailey was removed from the chamber for calling the Premier a "cowardly liar". This was the first time Mr. Bailey has been ordered removed.

"I took the drastic step of being kicked out to make my point that the people need to be heard on the issue", said Bailey. "I have heard citizens in my riding loud and clear and what they think of the HST. I strongly believe that members of the Government need to take the tax bill out of Toronto and give Ontarians a chance to comment."

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For more information contact:
Bob Bailey, MPP
(416) 325-1715