Proud to serve as Ontario Minister of Rural Affairs and to also represent the provincial riding of Huron-Bruce at Queen’s Park.
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Serving as MPP for the Riding of Huron-Bruce, as well as Ontario Minister of Rural Affairs is truly the honour of a lifetime.
I take this responsibility very seriously and I thank Premier Ford and the people of Huron-Bruce for placing their trust in me once again.
We're taking action to get Highway 69 built faster!
Our proposed Building Highway 69 Faster Act would accelerate widening between Parry Sound and Sudbury by up to five years, improving road safety and strengthening northern Ontario's economy.
Learn more:
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Small businesses power Ontario’s economy, and we’re making sure they can keep growing.
This #SmallBusinessWeek, WSIB is delivering $160 million in premium savings, while our government is cutting small business taxes by $1.1 billion to protect jobs and keep Ontario competitive.
news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
Ontario and the federal government are working together to protect workers across the province.
In the face of U.S. tariffs, today’s newly launched $8.7B action plan will protect our steel and auto industries, unlock Ontario’s critical minerals in the Ring of Fire and create good-paying jobs for our workers.
Learn more:
news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
In the face of President Trump's tariffs, we’re cutting red tape to get more homes and infrastructure built faster!
Our new changes will cut archaeological approval timelines by up to 80%, get shovels in the ground faster and support good-paying Ontario jobs.
Learn more:
news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
Appreciated the opportunity to tour the #PortOfGoderich with @samoosterhoff as part of the Marine Economic Forum this year in #Goderich
I was impressed with the #AgriDome the Port has invested in to meet demand.
I support the Port’s strategic plan for growth as well - BTW, cruise ships arrive in 2028!
It’s Small Business Week!
In the face of economic uncertainty, our government is cutting taxes and keeping costs down to help small business owners grow, create local jobs and build a more competitive economy.
This week and every week, remember to #ShopLocal!
This #SmallBusinessWeek visit local businesses, support local jobs, and invest in your community’s future.
Thank you @samoosterhoff for visiting @HDCGrain during #COOPWeek to see how an (almost) 100 year cooperative has proven how farmers working with farmers can achieve global market success while continuing to innovative to gain access to even more markets & new opportunities ! #Proud
I really appreciate @samoosterhoff joining me at the #MarineAndEconomicForum in #Goderich - we joined Jessica from @OntarioNII in a panel discussion focused on Ontario’s Rural Economic Future. We agree - we need to seize the moment to build a foundation of opportunity!
A valuable meeting and tour of Hensall Co-op, showcasing the potential for innovation, investment, and expansion within Ontario’s agri-food sector. Organizations like Hensall Co-op help demonstrate how rural businesses can drive economic growth, strengthen supply chains, and create new opportunities for communities across the province.
@samoosterhoff
We’re using every tool at our disposal to protect Ontario jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs.
Through our Buy Ontario policy, we’re leveraging $30 billion in annual purchasing power to prioritize Ontario businesses, keep more money in our economy and support good-paying jobs right here at home.
I think @GrainFarmers will support your recognition of a remarkable rural woman!!
2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer while today is the International Day of the Rural Woman!
I recently recognized amazing women from #Huron who lead by example and thank you to Minister Williams for joining me in the celebration!
Congratulations to: Maranda Klaver, Carol Leeming, Emily Morrison & Margaret Vincent! We look forward to recognizing Tara Terpstra in the near future!
Today we celebrate the International Day of the Rural Woman! It also is the International Year of the Woman Farmer! I was proud to recognize 10 women recently for all they do as rural women active in their communities and as active partners on their farms! Thanks Minister Williams for joining in this celebration! Congratulations to:
From #Bruce: Kristie Gilchrist, Amanda Hammell, Becky Maus, Chris McIntrye &
Barb Zettler
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Ontario’s ports are opening new agricultural markets 🚢
@LisaThompsonPC and I were at the Port of Goderich today to discuss their plans for expansion and how their positioning on Lake Huron can help connect Ontario agribusinesses to new markets - both domestically and globally.
Handling over 5 million tonnes of cargo annually and supporting thousands of good jobs, the port plays an important role in growing Ontario’s economy, diversifying trade options, and strengthening our self-reliance.
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In beautiful Huron County this morning alongside @LisaThompsonPC and @huronchamber.
We are working together to power the growth of Ontario’s agri-food sector - securing our supply chains, expanding into new export markets, and building a self-reliant Ontario.
Rural women are leaders, innovators, and community builders. On International Day of Rural Women, we thank them for the vital role they play in keeping rural communities strong and vibrant.
#RuralWomensDay
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Ontario has everything we need here at home to protect our workers and our province. We just need to get out of our own way and get building.
Today at the Empire Club, I spoke about how we’ve put our plan to protect Ontario into action by cutting red tape, speeding up approvals and making Ontario more competitive, more resilient and more self-reliant.
Nominations for the Rural Ontario Inspiration Awards are open until October 23.
Recognize the individuals, businesses, organizations, and communities helping drive economic growth and strengthen community pride across rural Ontario.
Learn more and submit a nomination:
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ontario.ca/page/rural-ontari…