These leaders have led you to believe that they have ethical standards and professional integrity. Why else would they make statements like these below in their website bios? If the intent is to convey that you can trust and rely on them to do the honourable thing, why have they not taken responsibility for their role in the #GreenbeltScandal? Why are they behaving as though they are not accountable to you?
MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy of Pickering--Uxbridge: “Minister Bethlenfalvy is responsible for ensuring Ontario’s
long-term fiscal sustainability…Through his role as President of the Treasury Board, he was responsible for the province’s internal audit and expenditure management efforts and is
the official employer of the province’s public servants. Minister Bethlenfalvy…is
Chair of the Audit and Accountability Committee”
MPP Patrice Barnes of Ajax: “A
community champion and passionate advocate…Her commitment to making a positive impact doesn’t go unnoticed, as she’s been
recognized with awards such as the DBHM Madiba Awards and the Universal Woman’s Network Black Woman in Leadership Award…With over a decade of
experience in project management across the private and not-for-profit sectors, Patrice has received
several
professional accolades, awards, and media mentions.”
MPP Lorne Coe of Whitby: “Over his career, he has held
senior positions in both the private sector and the Ontario Government, where he worked as a
Senior Manager, Communications
at the Ministry of Health
, the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Finance and Seniors Affairs…Lorne
served on the Whitby Town Council and at Durham Regional Council for thirteen years. Currently, Lorne serves as a member of the Standing Committee on
Justice Policy.”
MPP Todd McCarthy of Oshawa: “Todd is a
well-respected and established lawyer in Durham and across Ontario. Todd is the senior partner at Flaherty McCarthy LLP, and also served part-time as a Deputy
Judge presiding over Small Claims Court cases at the Durham Region Courthouse, and was
President of the Durham Region Law Association.”
