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Government Liaison Program (GLP) Weekly
March 20, 2015
Sophie Kiwala MPP (Kingston and the Islands), (centre) Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport,
rdier Transportation Systems Engineering
Site in Kingston on March 13. With Ms. Kiwala in the photo are (from left to right) Kingston Chapter and Bombardier Executives Leila
Notash, P. Eng., Bombardier Testing and Commissioning Manager Frederick Bourgoin, P. Eng., Sangeeta Shakrawar, EIT, Bruce
Anderson, P. Eng., Bombardier Director of Engingeering Chris Van Der Vyver, Bombardier General Manager and Head of Operations
Florentin Blejdea, P. Eng., PEO Kingston Chapter Chair Doug Hamilton, P. Eng., PEO Government Liaison Committee Chair Darla
Campbell, P. Eng., Kingston Chapter Secretary Harald Muller-Scholten, EIT, PEO Eastern Region Councillor Charles Kidd, P. Eng.,
Kingston Chapter Treasurer Doug Hatfield, P. Eng., Head of Business Controlling Susan Clancy, and Director of Product Development
Marko Kroenke. Missing from the photo is PEO Kingston Chapter GLP Chair Hafiz Bashir, P. Eng. See full story on page 7.
Past issues are available on the PEO Government Liaison Program website at www.glp.peo.on.ca.
To sign up for this publication email: glpweekly@peo.on.ca
*Deadline for all submissions is the Thursday of the week prior to publication. Next issue will be published on March 27, 2015.
Through the Professional Engineers Act, PEO governs over 80,000 licence and certificate holders and regulates professional engineering in
Ontario to serve and protect the public. Professional engineering safeguards life, health, property, economic interests, the public welfare
and the environment.
PEO KINGSTON CHAPTER HOSTS TAKE YOUR MPP TO WORK DAY

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1. LONG-TIME MPP INVITED TO PEO ORDER OF HONOUR AWARDS GALA
2. FORMER ONTARIO AND FEDERAL MINISTER RETIRES
3. PC MPP TO SPEAK AT PEO YORK CHAPTER TRANSPORTATION SYMPOSIUM MARCH 25
4. PEO AND OSPE TO CO-CHAIR RYERSON’S ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ON MARCH 30
5. OSPE TO HOST QUEEN’S PARK RECEPTION ON MAY 26
TOP STORIES THIS WEEK
BREAKING NEWS
Long-time MPP and MP John Baird (photo left) resigned
his seat in the House of Commons on March 16.
Foreign Affairs.
He also held the federal posts of Minister of Environment,
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
and President of the Treasury Board. Provincially, he
served as Minister of Energy, Minister of Community and
Social Services, Minister Responsible for Children and
Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs.
years.
FORMER ONTARIO AND FEDERAL MINISTER RETIRES
Hon. John Baird Photo credit: Adrian Wyld, THE CANADIAN PRESS
LONG-TIME MPP INVITED TO PEO ORDER OF HONOUR AWARDS GALA
A long-time MPP has been invited to the PEO Order of
Honour Awards Gala.
Bas Balkissoon MPP (Scarborough-Rouge River),
Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Community
Safety and Correctional Services, has been invited to attend
the PEO Order of Honour Awards Gala on April 24 at the
Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto.
Mr. Balkissoon was first elected in 2005.
One of the Awardees that evening will be PEO Government
Liaison Committee member Michael Chan, P. Eng.
Bas Balkissoon MPP (Scarborough-Rouge River) (photo left),
Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Community Safety
and Correctional Services, has been invited to the PEO Order
of Honour Awards Gala on April 24 at the Westin Harbour
Castle in Toronto. PEO Government Liaison Committee
member Michael Chan, P. Eng., (photo right) will be one of
the honourees at the Gala.

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PC MPP TO SPEAK AT PEO YORK CHAPTER
TRANSPORTATION SYMPOSIUM MARCH 25
Gila Martow MPP (Thornhill), PC Critic for Intergovernmental Affairs,
Francophone Affairs and Greater Toronto Issues, will speak at the PEO
York Chapter Transportation Symposium on March 25 at the Markham
Event Centre.
The symposium will bring together engineering leaders, technology
experts, and public policy professionals to discuss and improve the
future of transportation in the GTA.
Keynote speakers from the transportation industry will include Toronto
Transit Commission CEO Andy Byford and Metrolinx CEO Bruce
McCuaig.
Mr. McCuaig is a former Ontario Deputy Minister of Transportation. Mr.
Byford has been at the TTC since 2012.
Other executives are expected to attend from organizations such as
Greater Toronto Airport Authority, Siemens, Plan Group, General Motors
of Canada Limited and Bombardier Aerospace.
Key municipal decision makers are expected to attend including
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, and Vaughan Councillor Sandra Yeung
Racco, Richmond Hill Councillor Godwin Chan and Markham Councillors
Amanda Collucci and Alan Ho.
The symposium will give attendees the opportunity to meet government
officials, network with industry professionals, develop partnerships,
learn about transit planning and innovation and participate in the
discussion.
Tickets are $100 each plus the handling fee. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks
will be included.
For more information, see:
http://www.peoyork.com/2015TransportationSymposium.
To register, see: www.yorktraffic.ca.
Metrolinx CEO Bruce McCuaig TTC CEO Andy Byford
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Vaughan Councillor Sandra
Yeung Racco
Richmond Hill Councillor
Godwin Chan
Markham Councillor
Amanda Collucci
Markham Councillor Alan Ho

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The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
(OSPE) has announced that it will host a
ark reception that will be held on May
26 at 5:30 p.m.
Over 50 MPPs participated
reception last year. Engineers from across Ontario
had the opportunity to discuss engineering issues
with the MPPs.
OSPE TO HOST QUEEN’S PARK RECEPTION ON MAY 26
PEO AND OSPE TO CO-CHAIR RYERSON’S ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ON MARCH 30
PEO Registrar Gerard McDonald, P. Eng., is co-chairing Ryerson
Dean of Engineering and Architectural Science, Dr. Thomas Duever,
P.Eng., and the CEO of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
(OSPE) Sandro Perruza.
The conference will be held on March 30.
It brings together an impressive line-up of public relations, media,
policy, advocacy, industry and academic experts to share insights to
help engineers more effectively participate in policy-making
discussions in the public realm.
To register, see: http://bit.ly/19etvHz
ONTARIO’S 20TH
PREMIER HOSTS EVENT FOR ONTARIO’S 18TH
PREMIER
Former Premier David Peterson, who served as Ontario's
20th Premier, will serve as Chair of a Gala honouring
Ontario 18th Premier William Davis on April 13.
Mr. Davis will be honoured with the Couchiching Award
for Public Policy Leadership.
The Award recognizes the accomplishments of an
individual who has demonstrated bold leadership in public
policy.
It also honours the exemplary actions taken by
an individual to formulate and implement policy with a
positive impact on Canada.
th
Premier William Davis (photo left) will
be honoured with the Couchiching Award for Public
th
Premier David Peterson (photo right).
PEO Registrar Gerard McDonald, P. Eng.,
and OSPE CEO Sandro Peruzza will be co-
University on March 30.

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MPPs voted in favour of a motion acknowledging
climate change as a result of man-made green-
house gas emissions on March 12. With the
passage of the motion, MPPs agreed that they
, transition to
a low-carbon economy and combat the effects of
climate change."
The motion was tabled by Grant Crack MPP
(Glengarry-Prescott-Russell), Parliamentary
Assistant to the Minister of Education. He has cited
concerns about increasing incidents of extreme
weather and its impact on the agricultural sector.
For full story, see: http://bit.ly/1Aw8fDC.
MPPs AGREE TO TRANSITION TO LOW-CARBON ECONOMY
Grant Crack MPP (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell), Parliamentary
Assistant to the Minister of Education, tabled a Private
Members motion on the need to acknowledge and address
climate change. The motion had the full support of the House.
OSPE CONCERNED THAT NO ENGINEERS WERE INCLUDED IN CLIMATE ACTION ADVISORY GROUP
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) has expressed
concern that no licensed engineers were included in the Climate Action
Group. The group was created to advise the Minister of Environment
and Climate Change, Glen Murray MPP (Toronto-Centre).
The Ontario government announced the creation of the Climate Action
Group consisting of academics, business leaders and civic leaders on
March 9.
The Climate Action Group will be chaired by former Federal
Communities Minister John Godfrey who was the MP for Don Valley
West from 1993-2008.
To read the government announcement, see: http://bit.ly/1BwND0I.
OSPE has written a letter to Minister Murray on the importance and value of including a licenced engineer in
the Advisory Group.
Glen Murray MPP (Toronto-Centre), see:
http://bit.ly/1F3Xijg.
OSPE is also currently putting together input from its Environment and Energy Task Forces and subject matter
sion
paper. To read the discussion paper, see: http://bit.ly/1F2bw46.
To voice your concerns about the exclusion of licenced professional engineers in the Climate Action Group,
contact Minister Murray at gmurray.mpp@liberal.ola.org.

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PEO PARTICIPATATION AT HERITAGE DINNER GETS GOOD FEEDBACK
PEO President Dave Adams, P. Eng., (centre) with Brad Duguid MPP (Scarborough-Centre) (centre left), Minister of Economic
Development, Employment and Infrastructure at the Heritage Dinner on March 11. With him in the photo (from right to left)
are Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie, CEO of Primus Financial George De La Rosa, PEGO - Professional Engineers of the
Government of Ontario President Ping Wu, P. Eng., Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn MPP (Oakville), Paul
Grenier, PEO Registrar Gerard McDonald, P. Eng., and OSPE CEO Sandro Peruzza.
PEO continues to receive positive feedback from its participation in the Heritage Dinner last week. The dinner is
was an opportunity for the over 1800 industry leaders to connect
with Premier Kathleen Wynne MPP (Don Valley West), Ministers, and MPPs.
number of engineering representatives participated including PEO
President Dave Adams, P.Eng., PEO Registrar Gerard McDonald, P.Eng., and PEO Manager of Government
Liaison Programs Jeannette Chau, P.Eng.
The event afforded an opportunity for the engineers to speak with the Premier and a
MPPs. Kathryn McGarry MPP (Cambridge), Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation sat at the
engineers table with the PEO representatives.
PEO Government Relations Consultant Howard Brown encouraged Glen Murray MPP (Toronto-Centre),
Minister of Environment and Climate Change to speak at the April 1
PEO Manager of Government Liaison
Programs Jeannette Chau, P.Eng.,
(centre) had the opportunity to speak
with Minister of Community Safety and
Correctional Services Yasir Naqvi MPP
(Ottawa Centre) (right). With them in the
photo is lawyer Larry Swartz (left).

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PEO KINGSTON CHAPTER HOSTS TAKE YOUR MPP TO WORK DAY
Also participating were Eastern Regional Councillor Charles Kidd, P. Eng., PEO Government Liaison Committee
Chair Darla Campbell, P. Eng., PEO Kingston Chapter Chair Doug Hamilton, P. Eng. and six other Chapter
executives.
"Take Your MPP to Work" initiative which involved a very interesting and informative tour of Bombardier's world-
renowned testing and manufacturing f aid Ms. Kiwala. Bombardier is an
important part of our community employing over 450 highly-skilled workers, half of them engineers. They also
partner in leading edge research and development programs with Queen's University and provide Summer
Internship Programs to local students. At this state-of-the-art facility our local workforce is meeting the world's
needs for the safe, efficient, cost-effective high-speed transit of tomorrow.
Kidd. As an
engineer, I'm heartened to see examples of global success like Bombardier. As a PEO Councillor, I'm happy to have
had the opportunity to contribute to Kingston Chapter's Government Liaison Program. This event was truly an
"everybody wins" opportunity. The company gets increased exposure to the government and the engineering
community, the MPP has an opportunity for two-way in-depth communication with an important constituent, and
PEO
Sophie Kiwala MPP (Kingston and the Islands) (left), Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of
Tourism, Culture and Sport, accepts a gift from PEO Government Liaison Committee Chair
Darla Campbell, P. Eng., (right) and General Manager and Head of Operations at Bombardier
Transportation Florentin Blejdea.
KINGSTON - Sophie Kiwala MPP
(Kingston and the Islands),
Parliamentary Assistant to the
Minister of Tourism, Culture
and Sport, was the special guest
at
Your MPP to Work Day on
March 13. It was held at
Bombardier Transportation, a
world-renowned testing and
manufacturing facility just
outside of Kingston.
Bombardier General Manager
and Head of Operations
Florentin Blejdea gave a
presentatio
capabilities and past, current
and future projects. He also
discussed how engineers add
value to world-class
workforce and economy.
The day was organized by PEO Kingston Chapter GLP Chair Hafiz Bashir, P.
Eng., (photo right) This meeting provided us with an excellent opportunity to
interact with e look forward to continuing our
interaction and deepening our dialogue to build a more open and effective
relationship

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CITY COUNCILLOR ENGINEER PARTICIPATES IN MISSISSAUGA COMMUNITY EVENTS
Mississauga Councillor Ron Starr, P. Eng., (left) and Manager of
Government Liaison Programs Jeannette Chau, P. Eng.,
Mississauga Councillor Ron Starr, P. Eng., is an active
councillor who participates in many community events,
including those of the PEO Mississauga Chapter.
His engineering background has helped him in
addressing some of the municipal issues that the city
faces.
Councillor Starr spoke about the advantages of having
panel in 2013.
ssociation
meeting, where PEO Manager of Government Liaison
Programs Jeannette Chau, P. Eng., had a chance to
speak with him, amongst his many events on his busy
schedule.
EVENTS ATTENDED
PEO WESTERN GLP ACADEMY INVITES MPPS TO COLLINGWOOD
COLLINGWOOD Ann Hoggarth MPP (Barrie),
Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of
Labour, has confirmed that she will be speaking
at the upcoming PEO Western GLP Academy and
Congress on June 13 in Collingwood.
Jim Wilson MPP (Simcoe-Grey), Leader of the
Opposition and Interim Leader and current PC
Interim Leader has been invited to speak at the
event as well.
Ms. Hoggarth was elected in June 2014 and Mr.
Wilson was first elected in 1990. MPP Wilson will
step down as PC Leader following the selection
of the new leader a
convention in May.
The Western GLP Academy and Congress will be
hosted by Vajahat Banday, GLP Chair for the
Georgian Bay Chapter.
Ann Hoggarth MPP (Barrie), Parliamentary Assistant to the
Minister of Labour has confirmed that she will be speaking at the
PEO Western GLP Academy and Congress on June 13 in
Collingwood. Jim Wilson MPP (Simcoe-Grey), Leader of the
Opposition has been invited to speak at the event as well.
WORK IN PROGRESS

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WORK IN PROGRESS
The PC Party Leadership Race is heading into its final 6
weeks. As reported in the March 15 issue of the Toronto
Sun have taken their positions on
the political spectrum:
Deputy Leader and Health and Long-Term Care Critic
Christine Elliott MPP (Whitby-Oshawa) (centre in photo) is
known for being the most progressive candidate. However,
her campaign has stressed the importance of fiscal
responsibility, which would include corporate tax cuts to
Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade Critic
Monte McNaughton MPP (Lambton-Kent-Middlesex) (right
in photo), has maintained that he is sticking with core
conservative values. His campaign calls for an end to the
proposed Ontario Retirement Pension Plan and a rewrite of
the sex education curriculum.
PC LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES TAKE SPOTS ON POLITICAL SPECTRUM
NDP HOUSE LEADER TO SPEAK AT PEO GLP NORTHERN ACADEMY IN TIMMINS
TIMMINS - NDP House Leader Gilles Bisson MPP (Timmins-
James Bay) will speak at the 2015 PEO GLP Northern Region
Academy and Congress in Timmins on June 6. It will be hosted
by the PEO Porcupine-Kapuskasing Chapter.
Leaders in engineering from across Northern Ontario are
expected to participate in this session.
The purpose is to help engineers better understand how they
can work with their MPPs.
Mr. Bisson has recognized the engineering profession in the
L .
Gilles Bisson MPP (Timmins-James Bay) will
be speaking at the PEO GLP Academy and
Congress in Timmins on June 6.
PC Leadership Candidates
Photo Credit: Ottawa Citizen
Chair for the Federal Central Ontario Caucus Patrick Brown MP (Barrie) (left in photo) identifies himself as a
conservative who is pragmatic, fiscally responsible and socially compassionate. His campaign emphasizes the need
for a fiscally responsible government in order support important social infrastructure, while maintaining that he
will support the status quo on abortion, gay marriage and other similar issues.
The vote will be announced on May 9. To read the full article, see: http://bit.ly/1BH2bLe

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UPCOMING EVENTS
NEW! March 20 – Federal Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Democratic Reform Pierre
Poilievre MP (Nepean-Carleton) will speak to the Economic Club of Canada at the Hilton Toronto Hotel, 145 Richmond
St. West, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $89 for members and $110 for non-members. For more information,
visit http://bit.ly/1C0hr7u.
March 23 - PC 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games Critic Todd Smith MPP (Prince Edward-Hastings) will host his
annual St Patrick's Day Fundraiser at the Steam Whistle Roundhouse, 255 Bremner Blvd., Toronto from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tickets are 300 each, RSVP is recommended. For more information, visit
https://secure.ontariopc.com/PartyEvents/770.
March 23 The Ontario Energy Network will host a Networking Luncheon with Steve Clark, Senior-Vice-President
Canadian and Eastern U.S. Gas Pipelines, TransCanada at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St. West, Toronto
from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $79 each, registration is required. For more information, visit
http://bit.ly/1KApwSS.
NEW! March 24 Soo Wong MPP (Scarborough-Agincourt) is hosting a fundraiser with Yasir Naqvi MPP (Ottawa
Centre) at the Brighton Banquet Hall from 6 9 pm. Tickets are $300 per person or $250 for ABC members. To order
tickets email ScarborougAgincourtPLA@gmail.com or wongfun2015@gmail.com.
March 25 PE
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. The event will take place at the Markham Event Centre, 95 Duffield Dr., Markham at
5 p.m. Tickets are $100 each, registration is required. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1JDAl9D.
March 25 The Durham, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, Northumberland-Quinte West and Peterborough PC
Associations will host a PC Leadership cocktail at the Canadian Tire Mosport Park, 3233 Concession Rd. #10,
Bowmanville from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 each, RSVP is recommended. For more information, visit
https://secure.ontariopc.com/PartyEvents/782.
NEW! March 26 Ted McMeekin MPP (Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale) is hosting an evening with former
MPP of Vaughan Greg Sorbara, author of the Battlefield of Ontario Politics: An Autobiography, from 6-8:30 pm at the
Copetown Woods Gol
Please RSVP to adfwmcmeekin@gmail.com or call 905-512-2404.
March 30 The 'Engineers Want In' Conference will be held on March 30 at Ryerson University at the George Vari
Engineering and Computing Centre located at 245 Church Street. The conference will discuss the decisions shaping
Ontario today and what roles engineers can play. Attendance is free. To register, see http://bit.ly/19etvHz.
NEW! March 30 Peggy Sattler MPP (London West) will be hosting her 2015 Fundraiser at Hawthorne Food and Drink
from 6:30-8:30. Tickets are $250 by cash or cheque. For more information or to order tickets, call 226-984-7677 or
email friendsofpeggysatler@gmail.com.
March 31 PC Transportation Michael Harris MPP (Kitchener-Conestoga) will host his Annual Blue Chip Toronto
Reception (formerly enviroWAVE) at 18 York St., Toronto, 26th
Floor, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $300 each,
RSVP is recommended. For more information, visit https://secure.ontariopc.com/PartyEvents/783.
NEW! March 31 Minister of Finance Charles Sousa MPP (Mississauga South) will host his pre-budget address at the
Hilton Toronto from 11:30-1:30 pm. Tickets are $79 for members or $99 for non-members. Tables of 10 are available.
Register now at bot.com/events or call 416-862-4500.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
April 2 – The Don Valley East Federal Liberal Association will host a cocktail reception in support of former MP
and candidate Yasmin Ratansi, with special guests Ralph Goodale MP (Wascana) and Minister of Tourism,
Culture and Sport Michael Coteau MPP (Don Valley East). The event will take place at Aga Khan Museum, 77
Wynford Dr., Toronto from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $400 each, RSVP is recommended. For more
information, contact dvefla@gmail.com.
April 2 The Empire Club of Canada will host a State of the North discussion at the Royal York Hotel, Ballroom,
100 Front St. West, Toronto at 12 p.m. Guest speakers include Mayor of Kenora Dave Canfield, President,
Northern Ontario Municipal Association, Jamie Lim, President & CEO, Ontario Forest Industries Association,
Mayor of Kapuskasing Al Spacek, President, Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities, Joelle Faulkner,
President, AreaOne Farms, and Lawrence Martin, Grand Chief, Mushkeowok Council. Tickets are $95 each,
registration is required. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1EaAi00.
NEW! April 14 NDP Finance and Treasury Board Critic Catherine Fife MPP (Kitchener-Waterloo) will speak at
Arthur Ave., Toronto from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/832149386851100/.
NEW! April 14 PC Environment and Climate Change Critic Lisa Thompson MPP (Huron-Bruce) will host a
Spring fundraiser at the Park Hyatt Roof Salon, 4 Avenue Rd., Toronto from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $300 each,
RSVP is recommended. For more information, contact huronbrucematters@gmail.com.
April 14 - Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, President and CEO, VIA Rail Canada will speak to the Toronto Region Board
of Trade at the Downtown Centre, 1 First Canadian Place, 4th
Floor, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $79 for
members and $89 for non-members. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1FOaXry.
NEW! April 15 Minister of Finance Charles Sousa MPP (Mississauga South) will host a reception at the Credit
Valley Golf and Country Club, 2500 Old Carriage Rd., Mississauga at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $350 each, RSVP is
recommended. For more information, contact charlessousafundraiser@gmail.com.
April 15 p candidates Patrick Brown MP,
Christine Elliott MPP and Monte McNaughton MPP at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183
Sheppard Ave. East, Scarborough from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit
https://secure.ontariopc.com/PartyEvents/785.
NEW! April 16 Premier Kathleen Wynne MPP (Don Valley West) will chair the 28th
Public Policy
Testimonial Dinner and Awards that will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from 5 9
pm. Tickets are $450 + HST for members, $550 + HST for non-members. A table of ten for members is $4500 +
HST and $5500 + HST for non-members. For additional questions and table or ticket purchases, please contact
Kelly Cyr 613-238-7858 ext. 248 or via email at kelly.cyr@ppforum.ca
NEW! April 17 PC Energy Critic John Yakabuski MPP (Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke) will host a Spring
fundraiser with guest speaker Jim Wilson MPP (Simcoe-Grey). The event will take place at the Rankin Cultural
& Recreation Centre, 20 Rankin Rink Rd., Pembroke from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $100 each, RSVP is
recommended. For more information, visit https://secure.ontariopc.com/PartyEvents/789.
NEW! April 20 Save the date. Tim Hudak MPP (Niagara West- Glan Brook) will be hosting his annual
fundraiser from 5:30-7:30 pm. To reserve tickets, call 647-625-4796 or email hudakfundraiser@gmail.com.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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April 21 – Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure Brad Duguid MPP (Scarborough
Centre) will host a Blue Jays Baseball evening reception at the Rogers Centre, John St. Terrace, West of Gate 1
with special guest Paul Beeston, President and CEO, Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club, providing his insight on the
drive for another World Series Championship. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by the game.
Tickets are $450 each, RSVP is required. For more information, contact Brent Duguid at 416-287-7033 or
bduguid@utsc.utoronto.ca.
NEW! April 23 The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers are hosting their third Engineering Employment
Event (E3) in Kingston Ontario from 6-9 pm. Registration is $16.95 until 12pm on April 23rd
. After that registration
is $25 at the door with cash or credit card. To register, see:
http://www.ospe.on.ca/events/event_details.asp?id=614020&group=#. For any questions, please contact Chan
Drepaul at 416-223-9961 or by email at cdrepaul@ospe.on.ca.
NEW! April 28 Jim McDonell, P. Eng., MPP (Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry) and the PC Caucus are hosting
an evening at the Labatt House from 6 8 pm. Please RSVP by April 17 to Marilyn McMahon at mma@tri-sis.ca
or 613-930-5042.
NEW! May 6 President and CEO of Ontario Power Generation Tom Mitchell will be the guest speaker at this
cheon from 11:45-2 pm at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. Please
register at http://bit.ly/1xxCrgB by May 4.