Ernie Hardeman Mpp

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For immediate release January 9, 2008 Hardeman Appointed to Agriculture & Food TORONTO – Today John Tory, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, announced that Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford was appointed to be the Progressive Conservative Party critic for Agriculture and Food. “Ernie Hardeman has extensive experience in the agriculture sector and recognizes the government’s responsibility to the agricultural community,” said Tory. “He will be relentless in pushing the Liberals to provide real, long-term support and not to wait for a crisis to arise as they have done so often in the past four years. He will be a strong voice for the farm community and the agricultural industries at our Caucus table and in the community.” While in government Hardeman served as Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs as well as Associate Minister for Municipal Affairs –Rural. Previous to being elected to provincial parliament Hardeman owned and operated a mobile feed mill. “I am looking forward to continuing to work with the agriculture community,” said Hardeman. “I know that the high dollar has made this a particularly challenging time for many farmers and I will ensure that message is heard strongly in the Ontario Legislature.” Following the 2003 election Hardeman served as critic for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Over the last two years Hardeman served as critic for Municipal Affairs and Housing where he succeeded in having a resolution passed by the Ontario Legislature that called on the government to expediently complete the municipal review to help municipalities. The resolution was supported by municipalities across Ontario and 150 municipalities passed similar resolutions. “I recognize the importance of the agriculture and food industry, not only to the province’s economy, but to our future,” said Hardeman. “I believe that for our province to be strong and prosperous we need to ensure the future of our rural communities and our agriculture industry.” - 30 - For more information, contact: Ernie Hardeman, MPP Oxford Critic for Agriculture and Food (416) 325-1239

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