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Member of Provincial Parliament

Matthew Rae

  • MPP
  • Member of Provincial Parliament
  • Perth—Wellington
  • Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario
  • Ontario
  • Unit 2 55 Lorne Ave. E Stratford, ON N5A 6S4
  • tel: 519-272-0660
  • fax: 519-272-106
  • Matthew.Rae@pc.ola.org

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Context: Assembly - May/16/24
Mr. Matthew Rae

Thank you to the member opposite for his remarks. He talked at length about the importance of having women in our workforce, which we all agree is very important here and important to prevent gender-based violence.

On page 108 of the budget we are investing an additional $13.5 million “to enhance initiatives that support women, children, youth and others”—racialized communities—“who are at increased risk of violence or exploitation....”

Can the member opposite please tell this House and those watching why they voted against the budget a few short hours ago?
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